Task 1 There are many cultures that share similarities and differences in this world. Two cultures that are different in their traditions and rituals‚ though similar in their sexuality and beliefs are the Chinese and Filipino. Both cultures’ beliefs‚ sexualities‚ rituals‚ values‚ and traditions have changed over time due to the influence of other cultures and the media. The Chinese and Filipino celebrate different traditions that are held each year. Generally Chinese believe in Buddhism and the
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Cultural Diversity in Health Care Heritage Assessment Tool This tool is a helpful way to evaluate a person as a whole because it reflects on the individual’s cultural background and ethnicity. The questions were focused on how the individual grew up as a child; progressing to adulthood and the age he/she came to the United States. This is a very important question to incorporate in the study matter because it shows how long the individual practiced the kind of culture that he/ she was in. Closeness
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Gwen Lucas Instructor Lewis Lynn Understanding Cultural Differences The United States are made of a large population of millions of people of every race and gender‚ which understanding diversity and cultural differences important. Working out abroad‚ there is a need of understanding culture heritage and shared humanity make a difference in professional success and failure meeting organizational goal (Kaplan‚ 2010). People work in all types of different cultural background. If you communicate successfully
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‘The diversity of perspectives in psychology is an Obstacle to understanding’ In psychology there are many different and apposing perspectives such as biological‚ evolutionary‚ socio-cultural and social constructionist‚ to name a few. This essay will examine these different views and approaches in psychology in relation to sex and gender as well as development. It will look at the advantages and the disadvantages of having many perspectives to draw on when looking at these two diverse areas
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the therapeutic relationship for the remainder of that patient’s care. As we have discussed in our child life courses‚ before entering a room‚ the doctor/nurse/CLS/therapist/any staff member should prepare for contact and have at least a slight understanding of the family dynamic‚ culture‚ and background. The staff member should also take into account not only the chronological age‚ developmental age‚ and health literacy of the patient‚ but of the parents. Of course‚ the staff member should be aware
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Running head: THE IMPORTANCE OF UNDERSTANDING CULTURAL‚ ETHNIC‚ AND GENDER DIFFERENCES The Importance of Understanding Cultural‚ Ethnic and Gender Differences by Managers and Professionals in the Business Setting Over the past two decades‚ diversity in the workforce has been a necessity for the success
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Although we may have a low number of citizens averaging the third smallest state population wise we still had several different cultural differences within the community’s. For instance my town we have a steady population of Caucasian people and Hispanic people with a minority of Native American‚ Asian and African American within. The state alone has many more cultural ethnics within but we still maintain a steady bias of Caucasian and Hispanic. The big issue at the time is that in the past Hispanics
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Sarah Katz AP Lit King 6 Sept 2013 1. The University of Washington seeks to create a community of students richly diverse in cultural backgrounds‚ experiences‚ and viewpoints. How would you contribute to this community?-University of Washington‚ Seattle I‚ a culturally influenced young woman‚ have not only one‚ but two influential ways to contribute to your diverse university. As a Jewish Caucasian girl‚ I am here to throw stereotypical beliefs down the drain towards any culture. I
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“What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks There are many dimensions of cultural diversity that are changing‚ as mankind all over the world is being promoted to a better understanding a better quality and understanding of life. In chapter 1 of Exploring Race and Ethnicity; One hundred years ago‚ sociologist and activist W. E. B. Du Bois took another famed Black activist‚ Booker T. Washington‚ to task for saying that
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Phoenix Cultural Diversity and Special Populations BSHS 422 October 12‚ 2009 According to Kiosk (2006)‚ “Culture is an important guiding force in individuals’ life and it shapes not only their perceptions‚ but their relationships with people and the world around them. Culture‚ in some ways‚ defines and organizes reality for people” (Kiosk‚ 2006). “An individual’s lifestyle‚ guiding beliefs and basic assumptions about life are also affected by culture” (Kiosk‚ 2006). Cultural diversity
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