Read the anthropological study of the Nacirema people: (https://www.sfu.ca/~palys/Miner-1956-
BodyRitualAmongTheNacirema.pdf)
- What does this article teach us about the emic and etic views?
- How is this depiction of culture relevant or irrelevant to our goal of being able to provide care?.
- What insights might we gain into how culture is depicted outside of circles of familiarity?.
- How can these insights be applied to our own nursing practice?.
Guidelines for "SUBSTANTIVE ENGAGEMENT" through on-line postings:
A substantive posting based on the weekly course exercises is one that:
• States your position
• Cites supporting and/or refuting evidence from experience and/or the literature
• Cites a minimum of two (2) scholarly peer-reviewed references (no older that 2015) for each post
initiated for
module activities (not including course text book)
• Makes connections (i.e., between your own experiences and the readings, the opinions of others, the
literature, your healthcare environment, etc.)
• Highlights relationships or patterns
• Promotes/invites further thinking and dialogue
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