our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas‚ openness‚ dignity‚ joy‚ healing‚ and inclusion.” Diversity is the understanding that each individual is unique‚ and recognizing our individual differences. These can be along the dimensions of race‚ ethnicity‚ gender‚ sexual orientation‚ socio-economic status‚ age‚ physical abilities‚ religious beliefs‚ political beliefs‚ or other ideologies. I believe that people fear diversity because
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Cultural Diversity in the Healthcare field The Many Faces of Healthcare Cultural Diversity in the Healthcare Field Carl Hooks Rasmussen College Author Note This research is being submitted on September 16‚ 2010‚ for Vicky Philips English class at Rasmussen College by Carl Hooks Cultural diversity in the medical field is‚ at times‚ greatly hindered because of religious beliefs‚ language barriers‚ and the hierarchies of diverse
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Cultural Diversity in Local Politics Overview This paper explores the limits and potentials of ethnic and racial coalition building in Los Angeles. The demographic changes that have occurred in Los Angeles during the past twenty years have been extraordinary‚ both in scope and diversity. The area has witnessed a literal boom in population growth‚ increasing from 7 million in 1970 to 8.8 million in 1990. (US Bureau of the Census) However‚ it is the dramatic change in ethnic and racial diversity
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY OF RUSSIAN POPULATION 2 Cross cultural issues arise from differences in values‚ behavior and thinking between Americans and people from other countries. Misunderstandings frequently result from cultural differences which lead to ineffective communication and implications for the healthcare system (Kaakinen‚ Gedaly-Duff‚ Coehlo‚ & Harmon Hansen‚ 2010). In order
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Cultural Diversity-African American Diet In the present time the African American culture changed quite a bit in being removed from where they as a people originated or should I say their homeland from whence they came. African American people are a people who are influenced tremendously from their fore fathers and mothers who lived in the southern part of the United States. The nomenclature for this group is to include African American‚ Black Americans or people of color. I prefer to use African
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patterns. All of these influences are important to understanding the educational information that is needed to provide to the Latino or any other community for that matter. The point I am trying to make is that educators need help in reducing any cultural barriers that may inhibit education. No one stopped me from eating what I want‚ but they did let me know I need to eat American foods since I am living here now after 40 years. I simply refused‚ I want to keep my customary food practices and while
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respective countries and traveled across the ocean in search of something. Once they arrived in America that something started to unify. The reasoning and motivation for their deflection may have been different for different people but no matter the diversity the goal can be described the same with one word- Freedom. Freedom is a broad term encompassing different freedoms for different people. The first amendment to the Bill of Rights states‚ according to "The Charters Of Freedom/ The Bill Of Rights"
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Cultural Diversity in My Community Cindy Kirkland Cultural Diversity February 18‚ 2007 Chino a community being so diverse‚ there is not enough cultural awareness. Leaders in the community treat people friendly‚ because they either know them already or read their personalities. In a diverse community‚ it is essential that the members of that community be aware of other members in the community. Knowledge is power and people can learn a lot by just paying attention to the actions of
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Hispanic 43%‚ Asian 22%‚ White 17%‚ Filipino 6%‚ Multi Ethnic 3% and Pacific Islander 1%. The community of Cypress has changed since 1966. In 1966 the ethnic diversity consisted of the following: Latino 27%‚ Asian/Pacific Islander 19%‚ African American 6%‚ Caucasian 33%‚ Other/unidentified 5%. To make sure that their is cultural diversity in the classrooms is that the college keeps allowing
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different due to their race‚ ethnicity‚ religion‚ sexual orientation‚ or any other factor. However‚ the social worker’s purpose is to enhance the client’s well-being while attending to his or her needs‚ as well as being sensitive to their cultural and ethnic diversity (National Association of Social Workers‚ 1999). While working with a client‚ it is necessary to examine the social system and apply the appropriate theories or perspectives that can be applied to that particular case. Additionally‚ it is
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