Cultural Competence: What It Is, Why It's Important, and How to Develop It

Cultures around the world do things differently. Although core human needs are the same – love, faith, food, water, shelter, health – how we achieve those goals can differ widely. You don't have to go to another country to find someone with a different culture. Travel from rural America to urban America, or state to state, and you can feel and see a noticeable shift in culture. You likely experience different cultures in your town. You might even have a different culture than your spouse (e...