Introduction Human diversity is currently one of the most sought issues enjoying massive importance. Cultural diversity also focuses on understanding the similarities and differences present among the diverse cultures, communities, and societies present among us. This paper focuses on the different roles human service professionals are tasked with in defining and creating opportunities for diverse

Accenture Strategy (2014) Circular Advantage: Innovative Business Models and Technologies to Create Value in a World without Limits to Growth. In this article, the author specifically addresses how the adoption of modern technology in business models aid in augmenting the values of the enterprises thus enhancing their expansion in the market. The authors utilize data

Mixed Race and Identities’ Politics In a sense, humans cannot escape political identity. It is particularly difficult to accept an interpretation of politics that ignores groupings according to race. The groupings have been used, both rightly and wrongly to further political objectives in modern societies. From a political perspective, identity politics offer the minority a

Cultural and ethnic studies Cultural development is determined by several factors such as economic activities, language, gender roles, politics, and biology. The class has helped shed light on how each of these factors has shaped communities and the influences of each on different communities. Gender roles have been in existence for centuries and this is

Mental Health Introduction Mental health is a serious issue in America. A large portion of the American population has mental issues and needs immediate psychiatric help. According to the videos, regarding mental health by CBS, the mental health of Americans is well below average and requires immediate attention. Most Americans need access to psychiatrists and

Self Made: Madam C.J. Walker Madam C.J. Walker was the first black to become a millionaire in the USA through a legacy she built in the hair care industry. Madam C.J. Walker’s story is significant to the African American community in the US since it embodies the American dream that if each one is given

Filipino Culture The Republic of the Philippines has different types of cultures spread across the nation. The Philippines have interacted with many countries including America, Spain, and China among others, and as a result, there has been cultural erosion and borrowing. I live in America and the information I have about my culture is from

Race and Ethnicity Question 2: Understanding Race and Ethnic Relations The racial composition of American society has undergone tremendous change in the last five decades. The immigration reforms previously thought to favor Europeans, have, on the contrary, encouraged the influx of Asian and Latino immigrants. The Asian Americans have seamlessly settled in the nation to

Intergenerational Differences in Perspectives about celebrating the end of War Introduction The end of the war has been celebrated across different countries in different ways. The Second World War particularly had a significant impact on the political, social, and economic environments of different countries, and the end marked an important transformation point across many populations

Chapter 1: Introduction Background and context The exponential growth and adoption of the Internet in the 1990s led to sea changes across most industries. Another, but was the creation, distribution, and consumption of music that experienced the greatest disruption in the shortest period. By mid-2000, record companies had registered a 14% drop in the sale

Nationality Discrimination in the Workforce National discrimination is an alarming trend in the workforce that needs immediate attention. Various studies provide statistics that are mind-boggling and if nothing is done, the situation would worsen soon. Ben Rising and Emilio Castilla in their 2014 study found a threatening trend in preference-based inequality in the employment of

Impact of Multiculturism on Aboriginals’ Identity Multiculturalism is Canada’s premier identity in the world. Where multiethnic societies have failed in creating a multicultural identity and unity across Europe, Asia, and Africa, Canada stands tall as an exemplar to the near-perfect multicultural society. Unlike most societies where political leadership plays lip service to multicultural integration, Canada’s

Cultural and Ethnic Studies: Harlem Renaissance Poets Countee Cullen, as well as Langston Hughes, signifies the most reputable poets of the Harlem Renaissance. Some of their most recognized poems are “From the Dark Tower” by Cullen and “As I Grew Older” by Hughes. These poems demonstrate the troubles encountered by African Americans in the community

Ancient Chinese Contributions The ancient Chinese have been recognized worldwide for creativity in inventing many things used in modern society. The inventions recognized their ability to enhance human activities.  In ancient China, there are great inventions that include papermaking, gunpowder, the compass, porcelain, seed drill, iron plows, deep drilling, toilet paper, printing-movable type, and row

Lynching Introduction Lynching is a term used to define murder that is usually executed by a group of people as a form of punishment especially by burning, hanging, as well as shooting with the aim of intimidating a particular group of people. This practice has been used by dominant groups of people to curb any

Morals With respect to Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, Mr. Allen was right when he stole the car by force and took his son to the hospital. Based on this principle, Mr. Allen approached the stranger and requested him to lend him his car because that was the right thing for him to do. In

Animal Activism Animal activists are the people who have taken the initiative to fight for animal rights. This is in a bid to protect them from human acts that are malicious and dangerous. In the recent past, the world has witnessed many cases of animal abuse in most communities. This has contributed to the emergence

Arab-Americans and Muslims There has been a skeptical view of the Arab Muslims by the Americans for many years. Since the grant of freedom by the Europeans, there have been consistent civil wars experienced in Arab countries. This has resulted in the development of stereotypes of the Arabs by the Americans transferred from generation to

Part I: Racial Discrimination in America Race is a very important social issue globally because many people use racial variations to discriminate against other people. The currently observed racism in America originated around the 1400s during the onset of the colonialism era. When the European white settlers began colonizing the Americans, they adopted the assumption

Cultural Competence The MCPHS definition of cultural competency is the ability to effectively and comfortably communicate across cultures with patients of different backgrounds, taking into account the aspects of trust in order to adopt mutually acceptable objectives and measures. Dancing Skeletons offers many illustrations of the competencies necessary for effective cross-cultural communication at both interpersonal

Entertainment and Culture Culture encompasses the behavioral patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and other factors that characterize humans thus categorizing a specific community in the society. Similarly, culture refers to an organization of beliefs and practices that are widely shared by a group of people, which may include religion, rites of passage, and entertainment. Entertainment has

Abstract Civil rights movements are common in the American nation, especially in the 1950s and 1960s. Black Americans who believed that they were being racially differentiated organized these movements. The movements were conducted through observance of Gandhi’s non-violence principles of sit-ins, civil disobedience, peaceful marches, economic boycotts, and freedom rides. Even though these movements were

Professional Growth Ethics are established as formal guidelines for encouraging ethical behavior. Workplace ethics act as aspirations goals. The Code of ethics is broad in nature and subject to interpretation by the practitioners. Code of ethics guides individuals in different ways. In situations requiring discrete decisions, such as police cases, ethical behaviors might have varying

The Panama Canal Introduction The Panama Canal is a waterway with an international status, whose length is approximately 77 kilometers (Rosenberg, 2014). The Panama Canal is located in Panama, a South American country, which is in Central America, bordered by Colombia to the South and by Costa Rica to the North. The Canal is oriented

The influences of the African and Irish Americans on the American democracy Introduction Today, America is one of the most democratic nations in the world irrespective of the different ethnic groups living in the nation. The different ethnic groups came from different parts of the world. For example, the African Americans came from the western

Ethnic Cultural Festivals: Discussion Ethnic festivals offer a way to celebrate culture and historical events. New York City is among the most culturally diverse cities in the world. There are over 70 official festivals celebrated in the city annually. One of the events that I plan to attend in the future is the annual Hong

The pursuit of happiness With reference to the pursuit of happiness, I have learned that happiness is not all about the pleasures and properties I have in my life, but it is also about getting and maintaining what is rightfully mine. With respect to this understanding, I have learned that our founding fathers fought for

Explain the philosophy of Buddhism including the concept of attachment, karma, the four noble truths, and the eight-fold path or the middle way. Buddhism is a religion with over three million followers across the world and dates back to 563 BC when Buddha was enlightened. The Buddhism philosophy is based upon the four noble truths,

The influences of the African and Irish Americans on the American democracy Introduction Today, America is one of the most democratic nations in the world irrespective of the different ethnic groups living in the nation. The different ethnic groups came from different parts of the world. For example, the African Americans came from the western

Ethnic Cultural Festivals: Discussion Ethnic festivals offer a way to celebrate culture and historical events. New York City is among the most culturally diverse cities in the world. There are over 70 official festivals celebrated in the city annually. One of the events that I plan to attend in the future is the annual Hong

The pursuit of happiness With reference to the pursuit of happiness, I have learned that happiness is not all about the pleasures and properties I have in my life, but it is also about getting and maintaining what is rightfully mine. With respect to this understanding, I have learned that our founding fathers fought for

Nepal Geographical location and historical elements Nepal is a nation named after the Kathmandu Valley where its founder established a capital during the Eighteenth century. This nation’s culture comprises a mixture of Tibeto-Mongolian and Indo-Aryan influence due to prolonged history of invasion, immigration and trade. The country is almost rectangular occupying an area of about

Sri Lanka and Tamil Separatism Sri Lanka is the world’s oldest unceasingly scripted history. A chronicle that accounts for the irregular aggression between two groups -the Indo-Aryan Sinhalese or “Individuals of the Lion,” who touched base in northern India around five hundred  B.C. to create the outstanding  Buddhist kingdoms on the north-focal fields, and the

Potential Negative Impacts of Overpopulation Introduction Overpopulation refers to the imbalance between people occupying a certain geographical area and the available resources. Generally, the population increases on a daily basis while the resources remain constant or dwindle away. According to the World Overpopulation Awareness (WOA), in 1994 there were 3.95 million births and 2.29 million

American Modernism through the Eyes of Lears’ Fables of Abundance Thesis The ascent of modern marketing has hastened the changes in American society and the impact of advanced consumerism on our relationship to material items. Lears’ fundamental thesis is that marketing, by treating objects of material plenitude as signifiers of monetary status and social advancement,

Gandy’s Intercultural Assignment 1 Traditions in America are generally prescribed social habits and customs that many Americans accept without questioning. They are not ancient customs, but rather “the American way of life.” Just like any other person who belongs to a certain community, I have a tradition. However, African Americans developed their tradition from our

Participating in an Unfamiliar Religious Ceremony Introduction The United States has a diverse cultural background because of its native population and immigrants. Its culture is unique from other continents from other continents, and it results in a culture shock whenever immigrants tour this continent.  The culture of a certain population describes the difference of that

Participating in an Unfamiliar Religious Ceremony Introduction The United States has a diverse cultural background because of its native population and immigrants. Its culture is unique from other continents from other continents, and it results in a culture shock whenever immigrants tour this continent. The culture of a certain population describes the difference of that

Uncle’s Birthday Surprising Gift Good morning Sir, I would like to effect small introduction to unearth grounds upon which my speech is embedded and subsequently directed to you; I am willingly pushed to positively convey this message to you following the upcoming event of my uncle’s birthday celebration in a two months time. With this

Ethnic Identity: Similarities and Differences in White Groups Based On Cultural Practices. This paper focuses on Ethnic Identity: Similarities and differences in white groups based on cultural practices, which is an article that was compiled by James Koutrelakos in 2013. The article investigated the difference in the social identity of ethnicity in groups of people

Cultural Diversity Primarily, the difference between stereotypes and prejudice is big, despite the fact that the two terms are often used interchangeably in various contexts to refer to the same thing. Prejudice refers to the opinions or prejudgments that exist towards a given group of people. It involves generalization such that any single individual belonging

Workplace Conflict Due to the various issues that often come up during conflict, it is a necessary and appropriate method through which the health and strength of a relationship can be known. This is because conflicts have the capacity to bring out the true emotions of people. Win – win. This means that when the

Key global values and ways that people can demonstrate oneness (Ubuntu) Global values are beliefs shared by people worldwide on what is good or bad. These global beliefs are instrumental in the development of a moral and united world. Respect of human rights is among the key global factors that facilitate Ubuntu. All human beings

Every human community has richness of culture and traditions. In each of this cultures and traditions they are rituals, that is, observance of some set public rites be it religious or political. For proper observance of the ritual certain guidelines and prescription are set and inscribed. Therefore there is an intimate relationship between use of

Emperor Ashoka Deathbed Memoir I am Maurya Ashoka from India, and I was the emperor of the Indian subcontinent (land of India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh) during the period of 269-232 BCE where by I ruled for approximately forty years (Vincent, 1901). This paper describes my achievement in politics, art, architecture, religion, and intellectual life as

Moral Reasoning Case 1: Obligations Obligations imply relationships that restrict some behaviors. It is individuals’ moral responsibility to fulfill certain behavior to achieve certain ends. In the case of Brooklyn Museum of Art, the museum had interfered with the moral values of religion by distorting the image of Virgin Mary. It is the obligation of

My Meaning of Being Healthy. According to me, being healthy refers to a complete state of social, mental, and physical wellbeing of an individual. Being healthy also incorporates a state of absence of a disease in a person or the general absence of an infirmity (Huff, 1999). Physical health refers to a good state of

Representation of Race in Film or Television The two concepts of “race” and “racism” are some of the main causes of conflict between human beings. The concepts have played a role in perpetrating injustices such as discrimination and slavery. Humans were created to coexist and not to be divided based on races as is the

Introduction In the current globalized society, populations from across the world share vital information regarding their countries’ attractive features. The information influences decision making and strengthens international relationships in different ways. Since it reflects the country’s abilities and strengths, it aids in according the same a desirable competitive edge. This research presents vital information about

Maasai Tribe Introduction The Maasai tribe is considered as one of the oldest tribes in Africa. This is largely because the tribe has maintained certain attributes that are not only unique to the daily lives of members of the community but are also those which are considered as distinguishing features from other tribes in the

African American Culture The presence of people with African origin in the American hemisphere proves to be critical as it portrays the rich cultural heritage that Africans have placed in a foreign land. It does not matter how Africans arrived in the American hemisphere, but the emergence of the “New World” could not have occurred

Native American Culture The Native Americans have rich culture littered with struggle, strife and triumph as well as storied tales. Most aspects of our modern life were extracted from the ancient Indian cultures that were practiced centuries ago. Today, most common emblems that are taken for granted emerged from Native Americans. For instance, the totem

Chinese Society Introduction             China defines an independent state situated in the Eastern part of Asia, and it is commonly renowned for being the most populous nation in the world. With its jurisdiction running in more than twenty-two provinces, China is administered by the Communist Party whose seat of authority is in Beijing. The party

Challenge of International Students in Adapting to their New Surroundings in a Foreign Country Introduction To function executively in the current economic environment, citizens of nation states require relevant and sufficient skills, knowledge, and expertise in their respective fields. This desirable state of affairs can only be attained through pursuit of quality education. Governments of

Alcohol effect on community Alcohol is a public health issue that largely affects almost all communities. Its effects can be felt far and wide and includes broken homes, increased healthcare costs, social isolations, employment issues among others. It should be noted that communities that aggressively address the alcohol issues perform better and have a higher

The debate on whether to legalize same sex marriage has been ongoing for quite some time now.  Same sex marriage is a phenomenon that has taken the world by storm.  Governments, religious organizations, and civilians are all caught up in the discussion of whether to legalize same sex marriages or not.  Before legalizing same sex

Individual Essay The traditional gastronomic behavior in a particular culture can change either form internally or externally generated changes. There are some cultures that lose major portions of their food customs through such changes while others resist this change. Diaspora migration, which is the movement of people from their country of origin to a different

Cultural Studies in Fashion Introduction             In the fashion industry, celebrities make a lot of money through endorsements from fashion brands. The reason for this is that these personalities are well known and admired by millions of people. These people constitute the market that the fashion brands target, and the celebrities happen to be their

An Analysis of the History and Resistance Movements Related to Chicano Studies Introduction Chicano studies refer to the systematic studies of the Mexicano people in the present day United States. The genesis of the Chicano studies relates to the turbulences of the decade that started from 1960 onwards, where the Mexican American scholars in universities

Globalization in Jordan Definition of Globalization in Jordan According to Asim (2015), the abstraction of globalization is a subtle one; this is because it includes economic, political, social, cultural and technological dimensions (Alaraji, 2015). Bakir and Alfawazz (2009) explain that in the last fifteen years, there have been stupendous changes in the characteristic of the

Effects of Video Games on Aggressive Behavior among Teens Introduction The introduction of the internet and the development of computer technology necessitated the introduction of video games as a youth culture in the contemporary society. The culture has attracted criticism and acceptance in equal measure with other members of the society perceiving it as a

Racism without “Racists” In the contemporary society where people judge others by their color, region and descent, there have been profound efforts to unite mankind regardless of race, religion or tribe. However, such efforts have been futile in various instances due to incarnation of racism behavior meted by certain category of people towards others based

Effects of Video Games on Aggressive Behavior among Teens Introduction The introduction of the internet and the development of computer technology necessitated the introduction of video games as a youth culture in the contemporary society. The culture has attracted criticism and acceptance in equal measure with other members of the society perceiving it as a

Hawaiian Tribes Introduction The Hawaiian people, like all people who live close to nature, had always been spiritually oriented and mystically religious as it is evident from their history. They have multi-faceted characteristics which are not present in the now-Hawaiian population; certain stereotypes about the culture persist in the non-Hawaiian population because the people of

An analysis of the culture of an organization: Zara Abstract Since its inception in 1975, Zara has continued enjoying a strategic market position against its competitors through a distinctive business model. The company’s business model has incorporated design, production, sales and distribution through its extensive retail network. A highly differentiated business strategy within the supply

The concepts of scientific method The scientific method largely utilizes empirical studies or evaluates any measurable evidence in order to draw up conclusions. The model is composed of 6 major components and researchers may utilize them in a linear manner or in an iterative process. The first component entails “asking a question” to narrow down

Positive Influence of Expats to the Economy of UAE Introduction Nearly five decades ago, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was among the world’s least developed economies. Currently, its income levels are at the same level with those of the developed economies such as Germany, United States, and United Kingdom. Unlike other developed economies, the UAE

Cultural competence Introduction The paper will investigate the positive impacts of cultural competence in work environment. It has been established that cultural competence is the ability of individuals to interact effectively and efficiently across different cultures and beliefs (Lum, 2011). In order for people and individual members of society to realize cultural competence then they

Native Americans Indian Introduction Native American Indians is a group of people who settle in the American continent way down in history before even the docking of Christopher Columbus ship in Bahamas. Anthropologists and Geographers Establishers the existence of Native American Indians in America to as early as 15thcentury BC, this is before any discovery

Introduction The Chicano Movement was an extension of the famous Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement that was formed in the 1940s, which pursued educational, social, and political parity in the United States for Mexican-Americans. [1]The Chicana Feminist movement continued to evolve from the 1950s and became radical between 1970 and 1980. This movement was used as

Introduction The Chicano Movement was an extension of the famous Mexican-American Civil Rights Movement that was formed in the 1940s, which pursued educational, social, and political parity in the United States for Mexican-Americans. The Chicana Feminist movement continued to evolve from the 1950s and became radical between 1970 and 1980. This movement was used as

UAE and China Foreign Policy This paper discusses details of the diplomatic relationship between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and People’s Republic of China. The two countries have a long historical relationship that was initiated in 1984 following the need for collaboration for the sake of their economic growth, national prosperity and trade. Following the establishment

Female sexuality in the 1950’s Over the years, women have struggled with their identity in the society. From the early days, beauty pageant winners were only graded on their outward appearance and never by their intellectual ability or an incorporation of their talents. In the 1950s women were portrayed as images of morality and modesty.

Police State Symposium and Workshop A police state is a type of government controlled by a police force in a political way. Instead of serving as law enforcers, police officers in such a state secretly supervise citizens’ activities. The police state is suppressive, and it uses force to keep in check the economic, social, and

Similarities and Differences between the Mothers and College Students (Question 3) Despite of the generational gap between the mothers and the college students from Park and Abelmann and Abelmann et al. respectively, their individual situations are affected by gender, family background and social class differences. For the mothers, social class differences shaped their education and