NATIONAL CULTURE OF MALAYSIA Professor Geert Hofstede conducted one of the most comprehensive studies of how values in workplace are influenced by culture. He defines these dimensions as follows: Power Distance: ’the extent to which the less powerful members of organizations and institutions (like the family) expect and accept that power is distributed unequally’. Uncertainty Avoidance: ’intolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity’. Individualism versus Collectivism: ’the extent to which individuals
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From a theoretical perspective this essay posits that a type of masculinity predominates team sports‚ most importantly the AFL. This masculinity is inconsistent with the idea of openly homosexual men. Given the complete absence of any openly homosexual men in the AFL it’s reasonable to assume that this identity does not conform to conventional ideals of masculinity in modern society. This ideal‚ what is known as hegemonic masculinity outlines what may or may not be viewed as a ‘manly’. Team sports
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Michael S. Kimmel – Reading Reflection I found “Masculinity as Homophobia” by Michael S. Kimmel to be a great read. I found it to be interesting to see how men perceive themselves in society. The reading focuses on the idea of power and men‚ along with the implications that come with trying to be seem and feel as the powerful one in society. The reading starts off with the idea of Freudian psychoanalysis of power within males and what causes it. Having a father to compete with‚ and try to prove
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George Washington University "Standing to the Wall": The Pressures of Masculinity in Romeo and Juliet Author(s): Robert Appelbaum Source: Shakespeare Quarterly‚ Vol. 48‚ No. 3 (Autumn‚ 1997)‚ pp. 251-272 Published by: Folger Shakespeare Library in association with George Washington University Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/2871016 Accessed: 18/01/2010 06:26 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of JSTOR’s Terms and Conditions of Use‚ available at http://www.jstor
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Hegemonic masculinity describes the idea of the typical masculine man. In this definition‚ it defines men as the powerful dominant ones‚ and women as the subordinate. This idea can be seen is R.W. Connell’s text “The Social Organization of Masculinity”. “The concept of “hegemony”‚ deriving from Antonio Gramsci’s analysis of class relations‚ refers to the cultural dynamic by which a group claims and sustains a leading position in social life” (Connell 77). In order to be able to define the typical
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Subject: Culture in International Business Word Count: 1153 words TABLE OF CONTENT Introduction…………………………………………3 Stereotyping…………………………………………6 Culture Shock……………………………………….7 Conclusion…………………………………………...8 Reference List……………………………………….9 Reflection Sheet……………………………………11 Introduction: Culture refers to the integrated knowledge shared and the sum total of behavior of a large group
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post-feminism and masculinity is certainly something which is highly discussed in today’s society. The controversial term postfeminism is used in a number of analytically distinct ways‚ variously referring to an epistemological shift marking a discontinuation with earlier feminist thought‚ a historical juncture occurring after the ‘height’ of second wave feminism‚ or a ‘backlash’ against feminism (Gill 249)‚ whereas the outcome of this notion inevitably leads to an emergence of new masculinities. Fox’s situation
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Aspects of Culture Hofstede ’s cultural factors Explanations > Culture > Hofstede ’s cultural factors Power | Self | Gender | Predictability | Time | So what? Geert Hofstede‚ a Dutch cultural anthropologist‚ analyzed cultures along five dimensions. He rated 58 countries on each dimension on a scale from 1 to 100. Power Hofstede named this Power Distance (PD or PDI). It is the extent to which less powerful members expect and accept unequal power distribution. High PD cultures usually
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* High-Context Culture * Low-Context Culture * Individualism * Collectivism * Masculine * Feminine Why Study Culture? * Globalization * Rise in intercultural Shock * Avoid Culture ShockCultural Contexts * What is cultural Context? * The relative emphasis different cultures place on nonverbal communication * High-Context culture * Low-Context cultureCulture Values * What are culture values? * Four categories of cultural values: * Individualism vs. Collectivism
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Reality vs Myth: debunking pseudo components of culture The workforce is full of many talented individuals-- all possessing unique traits that when harnessed properly‚ creates an incredible organization. While most people have a positive outlook on workplace culture‚ negative experiences can shape the way a person thinks about the components of culture. Because of these previous experiences‚ leaders have to be adept at creating a readily identifiable culture to soothe the naysayers. Need a quick
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