Chapter Ten Language, Culture, & Society 1. Language and Culture.
The Power of Language: Enhancing Culture through Language.
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The Power of Language: Enhancing Culture through Language
Video – ‘The Power of Words’
What was your reaction to watching the video?
Implications for everyday life? Implications for working life?
Language is the roadmap of a culture.
It tells you where its people came from
and where they are going.
-Rita Mae Brown
Language is…
• A body of words used to communicate
• A choice of words or style of writing
How does language impact?
Our words communicate…
– Meaning
– Beliefs
– Attitude
– Values
– Feelings
–Agenda
Visualization
Freedom
MPL Language History
Facility
MPL Language History
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Community
Language choices impact…
Language choices
Power to positively impact … Confidence
Teamwork
Culture
Morale
Language choices
Power to negatively impact …
Confidence
Teamwork
Culture
Morale
Discovering Language Opportunities
Identify commonly used words
Facility
Community
Discovering Language Opportunities
Identify commonly used phrases
How can I help you?
How can I support you?
Discovering Language Opportunities
Consider context
Consider possible interpretations of words
Discovering Language Opportunities
Does word promote successful aging?
Does it empower others?
Does it convey a strength?
Does it promote a positive culture?
Ask:
Words for thought….
• Paternalistic• Ownership
implied
Eek!
“My Residents”
“Our Residents” • Paternalistic
Words for thought….
• Paternalistic
• Ownership implied
“Your Residents”
Words for thought….
“My Residents”
“Residents at Community
Name”
“Our Residents”
Other phrasing ideas?
Words for thought….
Higher Levels of
Care
Higher Levels of
Living
Words for thought….
Be aware of using: Pet names: “Sweetie,” “hon” Generalizations: “Older adults are wise, cute,
sweet, etc.” Making limiting statements: “Our residents
don’t…”
Words for thought….
Doing for, fixing, caring
for
Serving, supporting
Helping
Next Steps: Taking it home
Take inventory Consider from culture
perspective Brainstorm with team Involve Residents Select alternative words Pay attention to the impact Continue to evolve
