Whose values count? Culture: any group sharing values‚ beliefs‚ customs “…isms” ethnicism/racism sexism heterosexism (homophobia) classism ageism prejudice against disabled religious bigotry Cultural Competence Familiarity with other groups culture Know thyself People including students‚ therapist‚ profs‚ are humans first and Three challenges to know about yourself Humans rarely contemplate the origin‚ validity or meaning of their value Humans underestimate the arbitrariness
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or universal themes? Think about how myths explain the unknown and the tribulations of mankind. * * Myths from dissimilar cultures from around the world deal with the same type of common theme because other cultures are a source of our cultural values and our behavior. We learned from other cultures and developed our intellectual thinking that help us address common questions and develop our own mythological understanding. When we study other cultures and their myths we learn how other
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world is not as easy as it sounds. It’s not only about money or economic Aspects‚ but also cultural and social factors; and as the corporate world is becoming more and more interrelated and international‚ the importance of learning and understanding about different cultures and behaviors around the world is greater than ever. The aim of the present essay is to examine and understand the different cultural aspects from Germany‚ from a general to a specific perception‚ so that it could be use as
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Shichinin No Samurai The film The Seven Samurai is a classic example of late 16th century samurai engaged in warfare. Throughout the film we are able to get a real sense of what values samurai hold‚ as well as some techniques used in battle. The film also provides some insight into how a samurai might define himself as a samurai. Though the seven samurai came from different backgrounds and are vastly different people‚ they share one common trait which is the label of samurai. Throughout
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It is believed that these factors influence beliefs‚ emotions‚ behavior and success. It is imperative for companies to be aware of cultural differences in order to be successful. Managers should explore how culture affects leadership styles and practices. There are many cultural value concepts that influence leadership style. In Hofsted’s ground breaking cultural study he defined four different dimensions of culture‚ one of them being Power Distance. “Power distance refers to the extent that power
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The samurai were highly skilled Japanese warriors from the middle ages. During this time‚ warring clans controlled most of the country. Therefore‚ Lords would hire Samurai to defend and fight for land. As a result‚ the samurai population skyrocketed. In fact‚ They were so important to society that they became their own social class. The meaning of the word samurai is very fitting. The word samurai comes from a Japanese word Saburau‚ meaning “to serve.” Although the samurai were called this‚ according
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impairment can affect the mental health of children and adolescents. The aim of this study is to investigate the depression and anxiety levels and the self-concept characteristics of adolescents with congenital complete visual impairment. Method: This is a cross-sectional study. 40 adolescents with congenital complete visual impairment studying in a specialized primary school for visual impairment‚ and 40 sighted adolescents were included in the study. Both groups were matched in terms of age‚ gender and socio-economic
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experienced and renowned Yoji Yamada‚ Twilight Samurai is a film set in the 19th century‚ towards the end of the Tokugawa or Edo era. It was a time when the samurai system was beginning to wane as Japan started to advocate itself towards modernization. The Meiji reforms had started to begin‚ and the samurai class was gradually being disregarded as of a higher social status. The lifestyle and demand for the samurai was thus in a process of change‚ as the samurai began to take on other trades such as merchants
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The samurai were fearless warrior‚ who became powerful in Japan around the 1200s. The samurai‚ which means "those who serve‚" were hired by lords to fight their wars and protect their land. The samurai were expert fighters; they were skilled with the sword and bow and arrow‚ and they were superior horsemen. They were athletic and strong‚ and they developed their fighting skills into what is the basis of modern martial arts. The samurai had a code of honor called Bushido‚ which meant "Way of the
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The Japanese warrior‚ known as the samurai‚ has played a significant role in Japan’s history and culture throughout the centuries. Their ancestors can be traced back to as far as can be remembered. Some stories have become mysterious legends handed down over the centuries. In this report you will learn who the samurai were‚ their origins as we know them‚ how they lived and fought and their evolution to today. It will be clear why the samurai stand out as one of the most famous group of warriors
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