Assignment #1

The image below is a visual representation of the title of my paper for Assignment #1.

White Crow | Crow, White raven, Raven art. (n.d.). Pinterest. Retrieved September 19, 2021, from https://www.pinterest.com/pin/43628690117592126/

What did you learn from the assignment?

From the Assignment I learned the importance of Milton J. Bennet, Ph.D., “Developmental Model of Intercultural Sensitivity” (DMIS) in relation to assessing culture and offering suggestions towards ethno relativism progression. The implementation of the model can be done in different facets of human accumulation.

How was it personally relevant to you?

In my experience I’ve seen a recent push towards the “Diversity & Inclusion” (D&I) agenda in the work place. There is usually a lot of buzz words to describe how the company will continue to work towards inclusion regardless of culture. The actions taken normally consists of watching a mandatory video with a due date. The environment for discussion and social gathering is removed. I feel this is something that when discussing human connection it’s important to incorporate human engagement rather than a video with a one way dialogue.

Can you apply it to anything else that you learned?

Understanding a concept is half the task. The ability to apply knowledge is being intentional with actions. The more I’ve embraced collectivism from a “it takes a village” standpoint the more success I’ve personally seen in my career.

Any sort of personal revelations or reflections?

The knowledge behind my reason for using the phrase “Belaya Vorona” is because of my Russian background. I did not grow up in a culturally flexible household and did not experience my heritage until later in life. I’ve associated myself with a white crow because I’ve never fit in. My family would use the phrase, “black sheep”. However, this does not encompass who I strive to be. I see the world differently and process information in a branch method. When I received my Autism and ADHD diagnosis I felt my thoughts “click”. It made sense, and once I mourned the trials of my youth I understood my purpose. To apply the knowledge I have the opportunity and privilege to learn. To represent a community and be a part of the change presently occurring in American culture.