a lot of infectious diseases. This is far from the truth; Latinos in America are young and healthy people‚ and thoughts that they are the ones that drain the US health system is a myth. Even though these people had to go through a process of acculturation‚ which can be very stressful‚ they managed to stay even healthier that the ones who stay behind. One of the explanations is that they didn’t adapt completely to the new environment‚ and that they kept very strong family ties which are one of the
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Learning that there are many aspects to consider in a child’s development has brought to my attention possible influences that will impact on their maturation and personal growth. McDevitt‚ Ormrod‚ Cupit‚ Chandler & Aloa‚ (2013‚ p. 62) discuss the three cradles of child development: family‚ culture‚ and community as well as the influence these cradles have on a young person’s development. Knowing a students background and upbringing will enable me to create a nurturing classroom environment. Children
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how they respond to healthcare providers. There are three aspects of culturally competent care. The first is cultural autonomy which stresses the importance of folkways‚ customs and beliefs and retains the identity of a culture. The second is acculturation which is an acceptance of customs different from primary society and adapting to the rules of a new culture. The third is cultural imposition which imposes the ways of one culture onto another (Barker‚ 2009). The Hispanic population has exceeded
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Demographic Transition Theory In Sociology there are numerous theories that we use to explain‚ analyze and define populations‚ one of these theories being the Demographic Transition Theory‚ developed primarily by Warren Thompson of Sweden. This theory was initially used to trace the transition of European society’s population from primitive communism to nineteenth century capitalism it dealt with demographic and social change throughout the European historical landscape. According to Jackson
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maintain harmony and peace. The loss of a soul or souls may cause serious illnesses‚ which is the most common cause of illness. “As far as‚ mental illness is concerned‚ the factors which contributed to mental illness of the Hmong’s are chronic acculturation syndrome‚ posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)‚ and depression some of the more commonly identified mental health problems Hmong’s clans are up against” (Tatman‚ 2004‚ p. 225). Nevertheless‚ this cultures might experience neglect or oversight resonated
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CHAP 1 – What is Anthropology 1. Which of the following is not true about Franz Boas? A. He is considered the Founding Father of American Anthropology B. He collected anthropological data on the Inuit (Eskimos) C. He opened the first anthropology department in the U.S. at Columbia University. D. He was a German-born‚ Jewish person until the Hitler regime E. Based on his anthropological data‚ Boas determined that there was no such thing as “race” and therefore no basis for concepts
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the terms innovation‚ diffusion‚ and culture hearth relate to technology? - Innovation is when you make up something new‚ diffusion is the spread of the invention‚ and cultural hearth is the start place of diffusion. 4. What is acculturation? When does “acculturation” have a positive effect on society? - When a society changes because it accepts or adopts an innovation
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Without Social Interaction no society can survive? Man is a social animal. It is difficult for him to live in isolation. They always live in groups. As members of these groups they act in a certain manner. This interaction or mutual activity is the essence of social life. Social life is not possible without interactions. Social interactions are reciprocal relationships which not only influence the interacting individuals but also the quality of relationships. It is the foundation of society. Without
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INEQUALITY Minority group status- treated differently from dominant group *woman considered a minority group *has nothing to do with numbers 4 characteristics ascribed status- born into it ‚ have no control over it Treated differently based on ascribed characteristics U develop a self identity based on membership in this group we develop an awareness of a shared identity. Ethnicity- voluntary‚ fluid and multiple‚ cultural differences‚ not physical appearance. Race- a group of
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May 10‚ 2013 COUN 504 Liberty University Cultural Immersion Part 3 1. Share some of the background of your interviewee (or couple). What was this person’s/couple’s “story”? The individual that I interviewed was very helpful. She was the manager/owner of a local business in the area. As the individual began her story‚ she reported that she came from her country in Mexico due to a request of her father. This particular individual’s father came to the United States in an effort to work
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