Autoethnography of Culture and Diversity
This assignment is a reflection and analysis of your personal knowledge, background, traditions, culture, perceptions, and beliefs regarding culture and diversity. For this assignment, you will write a 4–6 page paper (excluding the cover page and references list) using a qualitative research method called autoethnography. Begin by reviewing the presentation “What Is Autoethnography?” that was assigned in this unit’s studies.
For this assignment, complete the following:
- Describe your own ethnicity, cultural influences, traditions, beliefs, and values.
- Identify and discuss factors that influenced how you view yourself and others. For example:
- Cultural traditions.
- Belief systems.
- Parental, family, relationship, or workplace factors.
- Other beliefs.
- Consider and describe how these factors have affected how you view yourself and your interactions with others, paying particular attention to culture and diversity issues.
- Discuss the personal assumptions and beliefs you have regarding other cultures and diverse population groups.
- Do you feel they have they affected your nursing practice? Explain.
- Discuss the personal conflicts you have noted in your interactions with others regarding culture and diversity.
- Identify at least one real or potential conflict that may influence how you deliver care to a group. If you cannot identify any personal conflicts, choose one you have observed.
- How might this conflict affect the application of truly culturally competent care for a specific group, or all groups?
- Propose at least one solution for the identified conflict that can be applied to an assessment and plan of care for a specific population.
When writing your paper, remember the following:
- Use double-spacing.
- Include a cover page, page numbers, and a running head.
- It is acceptable to write in the first person for this assignment.
- Cite at least two sources.
- Do not use Wikipedia.
Use correct APA style and formatting, particularly for citations and references
