Nationalism is exclusionary by definition. In a well-argued essay‚ compare the positive and negative effects of nationalism within a multicultural or multiethnic society. In your answer‚ discuss the problems that a multicultural society poses to the formation of national identity and why you do or do not believe that nationalism is compatible with the liberal state’s emphasis upon individual rights and freedoms. “The Age of liberal democracy is also the Age of nationalism” (Bernard Yack‚ 2003)
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Self-Assessment on Multicultural Awareness I completed the Multicultural Self-Assessment and learned that their must another me. Based on my answers that I completed for each section‚ I had 22 number twos’ and 19 number threes’. I am constantly aware that I can always improve on being more conscious and sensitive to the many different cultures around me. My family immigrated to the United States when I was very young. Even at my young age‚ I can remember my first reactions to the new people and
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Managing Conflict and Change Introduction Philip Crosby‚ a quality guru once said that “Change should be a friend. It should happen by plan‚ not by accident.” in his book Reflections on Quality. We all experience change in our lives over time. Change can be by choice or it can be brought upon us when least expected. Knowing how to react to change effectively is very important. Although with change comes conflicts. “This chapter addresses conflict management by examining the nature of
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RESEARCH IN MOTION MANAGING EXPLOSIVE GROWTH In the January of 2008‚ Research in Motion (RIM) is standing at the strategic juncture where important decisions need to be taken regarding global expansions. The biggest strategic issue it faces is to carry over yesteryears’ growth to next level through sustainable innovation at global level. Although its R&D expenditure has grown 6 times in the last four years‚ the ratio of R&D expenditure to sales has been halved. This ratio shows RIM is
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society deserve equal respect‚ and academic interest. Multiculturalism became a major force in American society in the 1970’s and 1980’s as African-Americans‚ Latinos‚ and other ethnic groups explored their own history. I believe that America is a multicultural society. I feel this way because we have several different cultural history months. Some may include February’s black history month‚ May’s Asian Pacific American Heritage‚ Older Americans Month and Jewish American Heritage Month‚ and so on. Multiculturalism
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|Multicultural Psychology | Copyright © 2010‚ 2009‚ 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides students with an in-depth focus on cultural factors and cross-cultural perspectives in the field of psychology. Students learn to identify and consider cultural variables in the application of psychological theories and practices. Multicultural issues and valued diversity
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Article : Multicultural Competence by Paul Kivel Cultural competence is to understand another culture well enough to be able to communicate and work with them. This article talks about cultural competency and how it is important to have cultural competence to be able to help people of minority groups and become allies with them. Learning to be open and sensitive to other cultural expression takes lot of time. In addition‚ for those who are able culturally competence in their own culture along with
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Multicultural Case Study Presenting Problem The subject of this case study is a Caucasian homosexual male who was born‚ raised‚ and still lives in a very rural‚ religious southern community. Approximately a year ago he began to experience relationship problems‚ culminating in the termination of his 20-year relationship. Additionally‚ he has begun to experience difficulty relating to his bipolar disorder diagnoses. Specifically‚ he reports he has been experiencing brief episodes of mania and more
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Values and the Helping Relationship Multicultural Perspectives and Diversity Issues The difference between values and morals are not always clear. Certain values are universal‚ but this does not mean that they are absolute. For example‚ killing may be permitted in certain circumstances to execute a criminal‚ in war‚ or to preserve one’s life. But in each case‚ it is recognized as an exception to be justified in terms of value taking precedence. The ethical dilemma raises the question whether
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Multicultural Field Trip (Statue entering the center) Here in my area of California there are many choices to choose from for my field trip to a cultural center. After searching online I decided on the WorldBeat Cultural Center located in San Diego California at 2100 Park Blvd San Diego 92101. I knew I had chosen a good site when before I even entered the center as I heard beating of drums in a mesmerizing rhythm while still parking my car. The name WorldBeat was fitting. Until this assignment
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