Definition: "A person is able to relate respectfully, comfortably, and competently in many different cultural contexts, while appreciating both differences and commonality." It is a theory that asserts a connection with others based on humanity and the needs we all have of love, meaning, supportive community, and justice.
Source: Robbins, S., Chatterjee, P., & Canda, E. (2012). Contemporary human behavior theory: A critical perspective for social work (3rd ed., p. 156). Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
Apply: In a U.S. specific context, this is seeing our culture as a salad rather than a melting pot. By organizing communities, folks begin to appreciate the different flavors that cherry tomatoes, onions, croutons, and other ingredients bring rather than melting them into a singular form. We bring this into practice by remaining culturally competent and respecting each culture's unique needs while organizing a community.
Adapt: This a pretty critical and radical theory that politicians could try to wrap their heads around when speaking about our nation. Perhaps it could help ease some tensions, domestically and internationally.
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