Bridging Differences for Better Mentoring

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Culture and Identity in Mentoring

Culture lives in the collective. It is the combined customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group and is reflected in the behavior, beliefs, and outlook of a group of people. Identity is individual, made up of who we are individually and how we see ourselves in the context of society and the world. Our own identity may draw from many cultures and may or may not reflect the archetypical beliefs that categorize the cultures with which we identify. Every individual interprets and adapts cultural influence differently. Exploring your identity requires looking at how your own culture has impacted you. So first, let’s talk about culture.

Culture and ...