Culture is a "learned system of knowledge‚ behaviors‚ attitudes‚ beliefs‚ values‚ and norms that is shared by a group of people (Smith‚ 1966 as cited in Building our understanding‚ n. d.). Cultural diversity comprises the uniqueness of each group. Hispanics in the United States consists of groups with nationalities that include (a) Cuban‚ (b) Mexican‚ (c) Puerto Rican‚ (d) South or Central American‚ or other Spanish culture or origin‚ regardless of race.. People who identify their origin as Spanish
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perfect example of cultural diversity. Starting with the Mayflower landing in Massachusetts Bay in 1620‚ to the Great Migration from 1915 to 1930‚ to the continual immigration into our country today this country has seen its culture grow and reshape itself over the years. The culture of the United States is diverse but understanding and appreciating various cultures does not always exist within today’s classroom or in today’s society. Understanding or even defining cultural diversity ‚ identifying
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Two ethical issues can be derived from Case 1; these include respect for Cultural Diversity and Pluralism‚ and Social Responsibility and Health. In a globalized world‚ calling for the respect of cultural diversity and appreciation of pluralism is a bit controversial. Every culture includes members who abide by their practices and norms to a lesser or a greater extent‚ and most people may have intersecting cultural identities. These people may be from an ethnic minority that exists within a spiritual
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Understanding Cultural Diversity in All Settings Sociology Unit 5 Individual Project American Intercontinental University Abstract This paper is about understanding and achieving cultural balance in society. This paper will evaluate and generate reasons why people may not appreciate the cultural point of views of others. Also‚ this paper will discuss how to achieve cultural balance in a multinational corporation setting. Lastly‚ this paper will provide steps that Nestle can take and discuss
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Phoenix Cultural Diversity and Special Populations BSHS 422 October 12‚ 2009 According to Kiosk (2006)‚ “Culture is an important guiding force in individuals’ life and it shapes not only their perceptions‚ but their relationships with people and the world around them. Culture‚ in some ways‚ defines and organizes reality for people” (Kiosk‚ 2006). “An individual’s lifestyle‚ guiding beliefs and basic assumptions about life are also affected by culture” (Kiosk‚ 2006). Cultural diversity
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| | |ETH/125 Version 7 | | |Cultural Diversity | Copyright © 2012‚ 2009‚ 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is designed to educate students
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| Law Enforcement Challenges | [Type the document subtitle] | | Law Enforcement Challenges | | Cheryl TraceyProfessor Gregory BlancheCIS 170 Information Technology in Criminal Justice | 11/26/2012 | | There are many challenges law enforcement agencies face when investigating internet exploitation‚ cyber stalking‚ and obscenity. Few challenges include overlapping effort‚ lack of funding‚ overlapping jurisdictions‚ and priority. The purpose of this paper is to explain in detail
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• What information about race and ethnicity in the United States has helped you better understand or relate to specific minority groups? I would have to say that I have learned a lot of information by taking this cultural diversity class. I know that there are minorities in the United States‚ but I was unaware of many of the discriminations that have happened over the years. I have always thought that we were all equal and that is how I have raised my children. We may come from different
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Book Review On Emotional Survival For Law Enforcement A Guide for Officers and Their Families By: Kevin M. Gilmartin‚ Ph.D. Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement by Kevin M. Gilmartin‚ Ph.D. is a book that seeks to inform and instruct those seeking to be in law enforcement‚ law enforcement professionals and their families of the realities of a career in law enforcement- professionally and personally. And how to best prepare for emotional survival of “on-duty and off-duty” life
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“Building Respect for Law enforcement” Not all Pennsylvanians appreciative of Law enforcement‚ but are there ways for them to earn people’s respect? There are things that the law enforcing figures in our community could do to help the residents of Pennsylvania respect them. Talking or even approaching the law enforcement is difficult for some Pennsylvanians. It is especially difficult for the residents of certain Pennsylvania cities. Kids should learn that the law enforcement will keep them safe.
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