An elderly patient tells the charge nurse that she wants another nurse to take care of her. When the charge nurse questions the patient, she states, "I don't want a man taking care of me." Which cultural barrier is this patient exhibiting?
a. Ethnocentrism
b. Racism
c. Sexism
d. Chauvinism
C
This patient is exhibiting sexism; she is objecting to the nurse merely because of his sex. Although we tend to think of sexism in a negative light, this woman may merely be reflecting a cultural attitude. The patient is in no position to actually discriminate against the nurse, in terms of employment, and so on. Therefore, her preferences should be respected. Ethnocentrism occurs when a person is positively biased toward her own culture. Racism is a form of prejudice and discrimination based on race. Chauvinism occurs when a person assumes that he is superior.
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