Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Webster University Vienna Fall 2011 RESEARCH PAPER: CULTURAL COERCION IN INDONESIA Literature review of Murray Li‚ Tania (1999): "Compromising Power: Developement‚ Culture‚ and Rule in Indonesia". In: Cultural Anthropology 14(3)‚ pp. 295-322 Vienna‚ 11.12.2011 Gregor Čorokalo Introduction The age of globalization that we currently live in has certainly brought many changes to both our environment and the ways in which we live our lives. The process
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Assessing one’s position on the cultural competence continuum is a task of ironic proportions. Because it is a fluid process‚ it is difficult to precisely place one’s self on a continuum that is not quite linear. It seems that as soon as one feels that they are becoming competent and embodying the characteristics of one who completely respects and accepts another culture‚ there is yet another dimension of this competence that requires assessment and adaptation. For the time being and that being
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Nowadays‚ the problem of cultural identity should not be underestimated. In fact‚ in the modern globalized world there is a strong trend to losing national identity in the result of the amalgamation of culture‚ or‚ to put it more precisely‚ in the result of the growing impact of western culture on other culture of the world. At the same time‚ individuals naturally cannot live without identity. This is why willingly or not they develop certain cultural identity under the impact of a variety of internal
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Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper A value is a principle‚ a standard‚ or a quality considered worthwhile or desirable. Ethics is a system of moral values that govern a person’s conduct. Values and ethics‚ together‚ define a person. Just as individuals subscribe to values‚ so do organizations and businesses; an examination of any successful company would lead to the conclusion that their subscribing to a value system was the key to their success. Conversely‚ the examination of any unsuccessful
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In a globalized world it gets increasingly important for multinational companies to understand that cultural diversity can affect the business by building communication barriers. Cultural differences do not just mean that people speak different languages‚ it is also the way they think and feel and what traditions they have. Therefore we have to analyze how this diversity can influence the communication and what the consequences are. The old Japanese parable of the monkey and the fish is a good
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Cultural Competence Assessment Diana Sanchez NRSE 4570 The United States is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. In fact it is projrected that by the year 2020 only 53% of the U.S. population will be White of European Descent (Giger‚ 2013). This has a huge impact on nursing because the patient population we are serving is changing very rapidly and we need to adapt in order to provide culturally appropriate care. A culturally competent nurse is one that seeks knowledge and
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the power relations brought by the globalization‚ influence the (re) construction of a cultural identity emphasized by the homogenization of the nations. It will be used some contemporary authors that deal with the cultural aspects that are shared in order to be placed inside of a homogeneous and idealized culture. The focus‚ supported also by the cultural studies‚ is the accurate scenario of the countries’ cultural elements that were developed through the history and changed into sings of the globalized
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Cultural Assessment Presentation : • Select a cultural group other than your own‚ and interview a family of this cultural group for information‚ if possible. ADOLESCENT Describe transcultural concepts and theories for application on diverse families. Conduct a family cultural assessment using an existing or refined cultural assessment tool. Develop solutions to cultural or lifestyle problems affecting health related behaviors and family function. Assignment Grading Criteria Grading Criteria:
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the 21st-century cultural competency digital era. Roles and Responsibilities Technology standards and curriculum development Develop quality‚ culturally responsive technology standards and curriculum. Technology 21st- Century Digital Tool Procure 21st-century tools and resources for the educational establishment. Quality of Educational setting Improve the education provided by family‚ friends‚ and neighbors. Information and Education for Families Provide diverse cultural resources for our
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A10691383 Cultural relativism promotes understanding and acceptance of differences. Throughout history‚ various conflicts could have been lessened or avoided by encouraging cultural relativism. People throughout the world are greatly influenced by the cultural and environment in which they are raised. Moral and ethical standards and behavioral practices vary across cultures. Cultural relativism is an appealing theory; it should be the goal in terms of promoting tolerance and peace. Reaching that
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