Multicultural Awareness

The system of learned and shared symbols, language, values, and norms that distinguish one group of people from another

Of, relating to, or representing several different cultures or cultural elements

An individual’s perception of his or her ancestry or heritage

An individual’s status as a citizen of a particular country

Groups of people who share values, customs, and norms related to mutual interests or characteristics beyond their national citizenship

Refers to a person's physical characteristics, such as bone structure and skin, hair, or eye color

Prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism directed against someone of a different race based on the belief that one’s own race is superior