(1) culture and (2) cultural diversity. According to “Longman’s Dictionary of Contemporary English”‚ culture is primarily defined as “the beliefs‚ way of life‚ art‚ and customs that are shared and accepted by people in a particular society”. If we take into consideration that the “particular society” here is the city of London‚ because it is‚ after all‚ the topic of this assignment‚ we immediately run into the need to expand on this definition. This is where cultural diversity comes in – a term which
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diverse racial‚ cultural groups and both genders to succeed. * Empowering School and Social Culture: viewing the school as a whole not just as individuals for fairness regarding culture. * 8 Characteristics of Multicultural School (Banks‚ pg 37-38) * School staff and administrations attitudes and expectations for students * Curriculum to be for all cultures‚ ethnics and both genders * Teaching and learning style coincides with the cultural diversity * Respect
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America is greatly influenced and enhanced by the many versatile cultures which inhabit it. Cultural diversity has added to our economy in such a way that it brings innovated ideas and contact structures throughout the world. International cuisines have come to America through subcultures‚ have expanded the food industry‚ and have allowed English Americans to try new foods and flavors. Immigrants have brought with them religious values that greatly differ and vary from those at which were natural
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are needed to create a cultural diverse workplace. Cultural Diversity can have a positive effect and be profitable but only for some firms. A well considered strategy must accompany Cultural Diversity if profit is to be made. There are at least two reasons to expect a policy of diversity to yield profits. One difference is communication. Because many people find it easier to understand others of the same sex‚ or nationality‚ it helps to have employees from the same cultural background as your customers
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A large part of Canada’s identity specifically is diversity‚ it is so important for a country and communities to be diverse and culturally accepting. Seeing diversity portrayed in media encourage people and small and large communities of people to welcome new cultures and to shares theirs passions‚ religions‚ symbols‚ and foods. This is something that in Canada should be shown and demonstrated more frequently TV shows‚ ads‚ commercials‚ and movies. By showing it in media is making a statement that
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distinctive cultural values and customs among various ethnic groups. According to 2002 Census Briefs‚ ethnic consumers comprise nearly 30 percent of the U.S. population. This surge of ethnic population is creating enormous marketing opportunities with greater purchasing power among the ethnic markets. Accordingly‚ U.S. marketers are making every effort to entice these lucrative ethnic markets by developing effective marketing strategies. People tend to live within their cultural boundaries‚
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Racial and cultural diversity means that there are‚ according to Professor So‚ different ways of life‚ languages‚ political values and religions existing in a society. (Professor So‚ HKUST lecture‚ 1 November 2012) To determine whether cultural and diversity is essential to the advancement of a globalized society‚ which is a society that trades‚ exchanges‚ or is interconnected with other societies around the globe‚ the effects of diversity on the economic development and the living standard of the
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Cultural is defined as a shared design for living. It is based on the values and practices of society. People absorb culture through early process of socialization and the process carries over to the way in which they perceived themselves and the world. Some people agree that cultural diversity in the workplace develop our country skills and contributes to the growth. But how far these opinion accepted by the society as a whole. Many corporations have recognized that diversity contributes to the
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Cultural Diversity and Diet Jacqueline Jones Week 2 Principles of Sociology Mitchell Swatez Different cultures around the world have their own types of customs that they are used to having. There are many types of diets that different cultures are used to having that unlike those of what we are used to here in the United States. In many cultures people eat toasted ants‚ frog legs‚ puppies‚ kittens‚ or raw monkey brains. I could never find myself eating none of the above‚ but this is natural
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An essay on the importance of cultural diversity and cultural competence Julie K Drouillard Devry institute SOC 350 July 2009 The United States is a country consisting of many cultures‚ races and religions. The United States is becoming increasingly diverse and global‚ with many minority cultures and races developing into majority cultures and races. Newer religions take their place alongside traditional faiths. Both cultural and spiritual differences in people are potential causes for misunderstanding
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