Weston Harris - Cultural Sensitivity Challenges

In a world with thousands of unique cultures, there is going to be ignorance and misunderstanding. Sometimes it can be difficult to know the appropriate words to use when referring to someone or something from a culture different from our own. Offending someone is undesired by any journalist, one should hope, and it is very important to be aware of the proper ways to refer to different cultures with sensitivity and respect. Because there are so many cultures, this can be a daunting task. However, it will be much easier if we are more diverse and have an increased understanding of these cultures that we seek to discuss.