Understanding Cultural Competence

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My understanding of Cultural Competence is being able to effectively communicate, understand, accept and appreciate all members of their community. Cultural competence prevails when individuals are aware of their values and beliefs and having a positive appreciation for all those around them, and wanting to understand foreign cultures.
In order for a person to gain cultural competence then they must self reflect and discover and form an understanding of their own views, beliefs and values- so that in return they can hopefully understand someone else’s cultural customs, values and beliefs without bias or judgment.