cultural awareness in writing - ernest white ii
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When writing about cultures, try to avoid:
● assuming you've got everyone pegged● generalizing entire populations● assuming that you're the only one with privilege● “othering” the culture you're writing about● using loaded words such as primitive and exotic
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When writing, nay, when traveling, it is imperative to:
● admit that you don't know everything● let people tell their own stories● suspend judgments● strive for empathy● systematically check your assumptions● embrace ambiguity● celebrate diversity
Partially sourced from “What is Cultural Awareness?,” Stephanie Quappe and Giovanna Cantatore, 2005.