What is cultural competence

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cccwrite a short essay including these questions: 500-700 words, :
(NO Wikipedia please. self writing)

1. What is cultural competence, and why is it important?

2. Why do you personally need cultural competence in your chosen career? What specific kinds of cultural issues can you expect to encounter in your job?

3. How can anthropology help you acquire and practice cultural competence? Be specific about anthropological questions, perspectives, and methods.

4. Describe a situation in your own work or personal life in which an anthropological perspective did help you or could have helped you understand and interact with people different from yourself.

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