Natalie – Sarita – Lorena

Cultural and Langauge Stereotypes/Assumptions prevalent in workplace contexts.

  • In Brazil, Lorena didn’t have any international workers. They needed to be proficient in their language 100%. Language was a top priority. There wasn’t any inherent language barrier because it was so homogenous. Male/sexist dominant culture, communication was shaped by this. In Brazil, there is no bilingual education.
  • In my start-up that I work at, there’s a very strong penchant towards the tech and growth aspect so communications are very much so swept-under the rug and made to seem less important.
  • In Sarita’s case, she speaks about how health disparity is very much so embedded institutional/systemic racism. So her state-wide department has a 5-year incentive to address the issue head-on. Seeking cultural awareness within the training team that will deliver this awareness towards their department and beyond within the realm of public health.
  • We need to address cultural awareness.