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HLSC120: Society, Culture and Health

   

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Running head: NURSING ASSIGNMENTNursing assignmentName of the student:Name of the University:Author’s note

1NURSING ASSIGNMENTTopic- Reflection on the cultural diversity in Australia and health issue of Aboriginal andTorres Strait IslandersUse of sociological imagination template to reflect on feelings, thoughts and observationrelated to the topicThe sociological imagination (SI) template is a term described by a sociologist namedWright Mills as the awareness of the association or link between personal experience and widerevents in society. The use of imaginative thought and reflection related to an event facilitatessociological imagination and understanding one’s connection with the wider social realities(Giddens et al., 2016).Hence, this wider method of sociological analysis helps to focus not juston personal issues but also on the wider issues faced by certain group in society. Germov, (2014)states that linking one’s personal problem and social functions with societal problem supportcollective action to address any change. By using the sociological imagination template, thehistorical, cultural, structural and critical factors related to a social problem can be effectivelyanalysed. Applying this template in reflective task helps to link personal trouble to public issues.

2NURSING ASSIGNMENTFigure 1: Sociological imagination template. Source: (Germov, 2014)Sociological imagination template is used in various aspects of life. The main purpose isto use imaginative thought to answer any sociological questions such as reason for any socialissues in particular group of societies. This reflective report uses the SI template to discuss theorigin of cultural diversity in Australia and how the Australian health care meet the needs ofdiverse population group. Special focus and attention is on identifying the health issue present inAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and its analysis by means of the four factors presentin the SI template. Australia is now known as a culturally and linguistically diverse nation because of thepresence of culturally diverse people in the country. The demography of Australia is made up ofthe British colonial population, the indigenous population and many immigrants coming fromother countries. It cultural diversity is reflected from the following statistics that one in everyfour Australia’s population are from overseas and 20% of them speak other language thanEnglish. Secondly, the population of immigrant is also huge overseas migration represented 60%of the Australian population in 2013 (Face the facts: Cultural Diversity | Australian HumanRights Commission, 2017).Secondly, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplecomprised 3% of the Australian population and disparities between the health status ofindigenous and non-indigenous population is a major worry for Australian health care system.Hence, the cultural preference and beliefs varied for different cultural groups and this presentssevere challenge to the Australian health care system. While analyzing the origin of culturaldiversity in Australia and analyzing the health issues of Australia through the SI template lens,my view about health issues changes. Earlier I was not aware that historical, cultural and socialfactor also plays a role in health issues. However, while doing the research work on health issues

3NURSING ASSIGNMENTin this group and comparing their culture with mine, I realized that human diversity and culturalbackground contributes to many social issues. After doing this task, I realize the need to respectthe dignity of each individual despite cultural background and my own responsibility to do togood to the society and the people around it. Reflective writing based on SI templateHistorical factors:My country of origin is Nepal, which is a developing country with multidimensionalheritage consisting of ethnic, tribal and other social groups. The culture of the country is mainlyinfluenced by Tibetan, Indian and Mongolian culture. Being a Buddhist myself, I have alwayspaid focused on refraining from any violence and mental conduct. I come from a middle classfamily and for use mental health and spiritual well-being is more important that other pleasuresin life. My own cultural beliefs and norm has been the reason for what I am today. My culturalbeliefs shaped my judgment and decision making regarding all important choices in life such ashealth choices, employment choices and relationship choices. Although my country has differenttribal groups, however I never got the opportunity to work with them closely and understand theissues facing them in daily life.Similar to my country, Australia is also a multicultural country with about 60% ofimmigrant population. Net increase in overseas migration significantly contributes to the growthin Australian population. The first inhabitant of Australia, the Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander people came to Australia because of famine, floods, oppression and brutal politicalregimen in their own countries (Census: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, 2017).Many other past historical events led to the transformation of Australia into a culturally diverse

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