Term:
Culture
Definition:

The shared beliefs, traits, attitudes, behavior, products, and artifacts common to a particular social or ethnic group.The term cross-cultural refers to interactions across cultures and reflects the fact that different cultures may have different communication styles and negotiating behavior. The term multicultural refers to the acceptance of different ethnic cultures within a society. Cultural sensitivity means being aware of cultural differences and how they affect behavior, and moving beyond cultural biases and preconceptions to interact effectively.

Domain:
Gender
Source:
United States Institute of Peace, Glossary of terms for Conflict Management and Peacebuilding
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