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    Hofstede Geert Hofstede’s five cultural dimensions are individualistic vs. collectivism‚ power distance‚ quality of life vs. quantity of life‚ uncertainty avoidance and time orientation. Power Distance The term of power distance in the Hofstede’s framework means measurement of power in an institution and organization being distributed where the society able to accept (Bergman et al. 2006‚ 141). Both Australia and Sweden has a low power distance in their society. Low power distance countries

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    each other. This interaction can be either positive or negative depending on the level of sensitivity and respect people have for other culture groups. These two types of behaviors are related to two important concepts known as ethnocentrism and cultural relativity. <br> <br>Ethnocentrism is "the attitude of prejudice or mistrust towards outsiders that may exist within a group (in-group) in relation to other (out-group)"…. (Harper-Collin Dictionary of Sociology). Importantly‚ there are also three

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    perspectives on health and disease. Some cultures believe in using traditional medicine‚ and some believe in the healing power of praying and herbal healing. People are often affected by their own cultural beliefs when it comes to overcoming diseases and how they can find the right cure. Sometimes‚ religion and cultural beliefs get in the way of receiving proper medical help. Greeks prefer to be treated by praying rather than by a medical professional at a medical facility because they believe more

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    Julia Serano talks about the idea of gender determinism and gender artifacualism. She explains how both method is wrong and she provides a better view that she believes helps eliminate double standards‚ sexism and marginalization. She first focuses on “gender determinism” which is how an individual gender is determined through biology. Serano states that gender determinists typically believe that women are programmed to be feminine and men to be masculine. And society determines gender according

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    The Cultural Change of Music The popular culture of music has changed dramatically over the course of sixty five years. Since this time‚ new genres of music have been introduced‚ existing genres have changed‚ and fixed stereotypes have been associated with certain genres of music. Music has become a major part of popular culture‚ and is portrayed almost everywhere in first world societies‚ including on television‚ radio‚ at shopping centers‚ sporting events and in every area

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    Derald Wing Sue Describes five multicultural themes: 1) Cultural Universality Versus Cultural Relativism 2) The Emotional Consequences of "Race and/or Differences" 3) The Inclusive or Exclusive Nature of Multiculturalism 4) The Sociopolitical Nature if Social Work Practice 5) The Nature of Culturally Competent Social Work Practice. Theme One: Cultural Universality Versus Cultural Relativism An "EMIC" Cultural relativism is the view that all beliefs‚ customs‚ and ethics are relative to the individual

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    what is not? Who decides where the line is drawn? What standing ground does one have when question the morals of another? Where is the benchmark? This essay shall examine the statement aforementioned‚ firstly by engaging with cultural relativism‚ then critically discuss cultural relativism and lastly examine the implications for educational practices in South Africa. With regards to the statement‚ it is first important to note the definition of morality. “Morality speaks of a system of behavior in

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    Erica L. Munsey Cultural Diversity In The Workplace Sociology 220B There is presently more than 60% percent of the United States work force that consist of immigrants‚ minorities and woman. Current studies show that in the next 10 – 15 years such groups will rise to 90% in the work force. Today’s leaders are now confronted with the challenges of how to effectively manage the work force that is increasing in the diverse lines of ethnicity‚ physical ability

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    the agent could of done otherwise but according to determinism the agent could not have done otherwise as there is only one predetermined future. The problem of free will is the major complaint of determinism as if there is no free will than any type of punishment would be morally wrong because the criminal did not choose to commit the crime as the universe has already chosen for them. Compatibilism offers a viewpoint that believes in both determinism and free will. The basis of this thinking is that

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    According to P. F. Strawson an optimist is a person who believes that the fact that they know does not prove determinism to be false and that the fact that they know doesn’t threaten determinism. Optimists are those who acknowledge the existence of freedom in this sense is compatible with the truth of determinism. The optimist believe that the facts as we know them don’t show determinism to be false‚ and provide an adequate basis for our moral practices (e.g.‚ praise/blame/resentment).Then there

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