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 Why culture shapes the way
you think about gambling
The
‘responsible gambling’ message is about building community resilience by
teaching people to gamble in a safer manner. The way people relate to this
message, however, can be determined by their culture, experiences and beliefs.
> People
from cultures that support individualism and independence may relate to this
message because it advocates personal choice and personal responsibility.
> People
from cultures that stigmatise gambling may reject the message because they
believe it encourages people to participate in harmful behaviours.
> People from
close-knit, collectivistic communities may respond well to messages on
community resilience and social inclusion.
> People with strong cultural beliefs
about luck and fate may challenge the idea that winning is purely dependent on
probability and statistics.
> People may have strong religious or cultural
objections to gambling at the casino or the pokies, but may still play
traditional games that involve wagering money.
Your tip: Before beginning any
work with a CALD community, take time to find out what the community knows and
believes, then adapt your approach accordingly.
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