Cultural Awareness Self-assessment

Asking yourself questions like these can help you reflect on your personal level of cultural awareness:

• Have you taken the "diversity pledge" on SDSU's Pledge Diversity site?

• Have you learned a second language?

• Have you reflected on your personal biases and prejudices?
  
• Are you a member of, or have you participated in, any of the cultural student organizations meetings, programs and or activities?

• Are you able to distinguish the historical roles, values and traditions of diverse cultures?

• Have you visited, volunteered or participated in any of the Cross-Cultural Center sponsored events or programs?

• Do you understand the various forms of oppression?

• Have you taken a course in ethnic studies or Women’s Studies?

• Have you developed relationships with or supported events with persons of different gender, race, ethnicity, ability, or sexual orientation?

• Have you attended or supported events that explore communities different than your own?

• Have you served as an ally for another cultural community?