READING RESPONSE

Culturally Reflective Practice Reading Response

Culturally Reflective Practice Reading Response

Introduction

The study is related to the culturally reflective practice in relation to the Asian American community which is increased in United States. The culture of Asian American plays crucial role in their reaction to mental illness and health as the mental health issues are progressively more apparent in the communities of Asian American. Moreover, the need for the delivery of culturally proficient mental health services and health care is dominant, a culturally proficient outline that includes the use of a cultural competence model for practice can direct the health care provider in recognition of problems, especially in the children of Asian American communities(Whaley,in press).

Discussion

Cross-cultural studies are significant because the relationship between different cultures has an effect on all cultures. The history of the area in which people live affects their lives, their families, and the communities they inhabit. Understanding heritage and understanding expectations in one's environment allows people to view themselves in a hierarchical structure. All cultures are organized, from the smallest tribe to the largest groups, and everyone must have knowledge of their community. This knowledge must include language, social structure, political insight, and religion. Even before these areas are identified and labeled, they have existed in both modern society and in the early gatherings of humans. Inherent in the differences is the fact that there are similarities in all cultures as each one strives to maintain its existence. This existence is vital even before the group assimilates with the larger environment.

It is reported that the first anthropologist to conduct cross-cultural studies was Abu Rayhan Biruni. He conducted research in the Mediterranean area, the Middle East, and India long before any other scientists. European scientists also administered various interviews and recorded the results of their research. As American scientists continued this research process, the need for identical methods of gathering information became evident. Cross-cultural studies use scientific methods to analyze data. Samples of a larger proportion are used to better clarify behavior, traits, and beliefs of various cultures. With the larger samples, researchers are able to apply findings to statistical surveys.

Asian Americans in United States

Most people think that American history is the story of white people, and that is why black people, in recent years, have been demanding a history of their own. Standard histories are even more restrictive than universally allowed. In comparison, 28 % of the entire United States population had achieved a bachelor's degree or higher level of education. About 45 % of Asian Americans employed in management positions and professional occupations, compared with 34% of the whole United States population. In addition to this, Asian Americans have made notable achievements during the past three decades and have excelled in diverse fields, predominantly in economics, math, computer and sciences. The median income of an Asian American family is $15,600 higher than the national average. It is observed that the Asian Americans have low divorce rates, strong family systems, and economic and academic ...