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Can cultural competence be taught, or is it something that is developed naturally over time?

Fatima Dempsey

Cultural competence is the ability to understand and respect people from different cultures. Some people are naturally good at it, but it can also be taught.

Think of it like playing a new game. Some kids might already be really good at the game because they've played it before or they're just really good at it naturally. Other kids might need some help learning the rules and how to play the game.

It's the same with cultural competence. Some people might already be really good at understanding and respecting other cultures because they grew up around different people or they're just naturally good at it. But other people might need to learn more about different cultures and how to be respectful towards them.

That's why it's important to teach and learn about different cultures. When we understand and respect each other's cultures, we can all get along better and make the world a nicer place to live in. So, don't worry if you're not naturally good at cultural competence, it's something that can be learned!