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A 6 page paper which examines the culture of the Filipino people as it could relate to a nurse who must be knowledgeable about such things. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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practice. With each culture comes special conditions that can seriously hinder effective health care and as such it is important for a health care provider to understand as much about
a culture as possible in order to do their job to the best of their ability. The following paper examines the Filipino culture and what a nurse should know about
that culture in order to provide the best care possible. Filipino Culture Like any particular culture there is a great diversity
within the Filipino people and the culture. In first understanding something of the culture it is perhaps imperative to examine Filipino culture in the Philippines. One author notes that women,
for example, are generally expected to hold up their reputation, to be refined and to not associate with men on their own (Living in the Philippines, 2006). In order for
any courting to take place a young man would essentially need the permission of the parents and even then a good young woman would still play "hard to get" (Living
in the Philippines, 2006). Marriage itself is considered very important and "One becomes the butt of jokes if he or she remains single.
A bachelorette is considered a potential competitor for the attention of a husband" (Living in the Philippines, 2006). The relationship of in-laws is important as well for it is hoped
that a young couple will get along with their in-laws as well as their new spouse (Living in the Philippines, 2006). In essence, it is believed that all members of
families should get along where marriages are concerned, demonstrating that family is very important (Living in the Philippines, 2006). One author illustrates that the Filipino culture is largely matrilineal: "It
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