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Practicing Cultural Humility
- Sarah Glazer
- Sep 5
- 1 min read
Use these activities to evaluate your content from a cultural humility lens. You can complete these worksheets on your own or as a group.
Background
We all have identities that shape us. We may not always realize that the way we navigate the world is different than someone else.
Cultural humility is a mindset to approaching cultural differences with a positive, reflective lens. It includes reflecting on our own culture and identities, recognizing our biases and privileges, and seeking to understand others’ perspectives without judgment.
Some characteristics of cultural humility are:
Curiosity about other cultures, practices, and ways of thinking.
Awareness of systems and practices that may cause harm.
Flexibility in doing things, especially when we can meet others’ needs better.
Reflection on our own culture, biases, and privilege.
Courage to listen to others and try new things.
Commitment to reducing harm and uplifting marginalized voices.
Even if you don’t think of your role as a “position of power,” you may have control or have the ability to make important decisions. For example, maybe you have final say in who gets access to certain resources, who a specific process might help the most, or who might be included or left out of important conversations. That’s part of the reason this work is never done - things are always changing and there is always more to learn.
Download the printable worksheets
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This resource was originally created as a companion to Cook County Department of Public Health’s toolkit, Advancing Organizational Health Literacy.
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