...* HOW DO CULTURE AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECT THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF A COMMUNITY? * HOW DO CULTURE AND OTHER FACTORS AFFECT THE LEADERSHIP OF A COMMUNITY? * WHAT ARE EXAMPLES OF SOCIAL NETWORKS AND ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS THAT A COMMUNITY BUILDER CAN USE TO LEARN ABOUT THE SOCIAL ORGANIZATION OF A GROUP AND TO IDENTIFY AND ENGAGE ITS LEADERS? * WHAT ARE SOME OF THE COMMON CHALLENGES THAT A COMMUNITY BUILDER MIGHT FACE WHEN WORKING IN A DIVERSE COMMUNITY? In order to work effectively in a culturally and ethnically diverse community, a community builder needs to first understand how each racial and ethnic group in that community is organized in order to support its members. It is not uncommon to hear a community leader, a funder, a political representative, or a service provider say, "We were not able to engage that group over there because they are not organized. They have no leaders. We need to organize them first." This statement is not always accurate; most groups have their own network of relationships and hierarchy of leaders that they tap into for mutual support. These networks or leaders may not be housed in a physical location or building that is obvious to people outside of the group. They may not even have a label or a title. There is an unspoken understanding in some groups about when and whom they should turn to among their members for advice, guidance, and blessing. Once a community builder understands the social organization of the group, it will become easier...
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...Culture Diversity in Criminal Justice Elaine Ramon CJA/344 November 15, 2011 Sherry Caperton Culture Diversity in Criminal Justice Culture diversity is one of the many issues facing the criminal justice department, including police departments. Culture diversity is important to get over because of the cultural and religious differences it brings. Socializing and studying cultural diversity brings about a better understanding. The more we understand other cultures and religions, the more tolerant we become. Throughout history in law enforcement all policemen were white, and especially no police women. Before the 1960s police departments were guilty of employment discrimination by not hiring minorities and women. Police departments also required applicants to be a certain height to keep minorities from applying and didn’t hire nonwhites (cliffnotes.com, 2011). One of the first African Americans to be hired in the United States as police officer was in Jackson Tennessee in 1960. When James Cherry was hired as a police he was sure he would not be welcomed by the white community, but instead he was rejected by the black community. Although James Cherry was a police officer he still had to follow the segregation rules (Morris, 2003). The first woman police officer was discovered to be in Chicago. According to Feminist Majority Foundation women were often hired to protect and supervise other women and juveniles. In 1893 Mary Owens was the first woman to be hired by the Chicago...
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...Drama Australia – The National Association for Drama Education What is Drama? Drama is an artform highly accessible to young people. In education, it is a mode of learning that challenges and supports students to make meaning of their world and enables them to express and communicate ideas in the artform. ΅΅ Drama is the enactment of real and imagined events through roles and situations. ΅΅ Drama enables individuals and groups to explore, shape and symbolically represent ideas and feelings and their consequences. ΅΅ Drama has the capacity to move and transform participants and audiences. It can affirm and challenge values, cultures and identities. ΅΅ Drama includes a wide range of experiences, such as dramatic play, improvisation, role-play, text interpretation, theatrical performance and multi-modal/hybrid texts. It includes the processes of making, presenting and responding. ΅΅ Drama draws on many different contexts, from past and present societies and cultures. Drama is one of the five arts subjects that make up the Australian Curriculum: The Arts. View website » Drama Australia uses the term drama broadly to represent related fields of artistic activity including theatre and performance. Drama encompasses a range of activities that both share conceptual similarities as well as specific differences relating to form and purpose. Drama is recognised and celebrated as a relevant and significant art form that both reflects and contributes to culture. An Education in Drama Drama...
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...establishment of the American Pomological Society, a new era dawned on the science of fruit culture on this continent. The spirit that animated Van Mons, Knight, Noisette, Esperen, Bivort, and other savants of Europe, reached our shore and spread its benign influence across our continent; and wherever the school, the church, or the foot of American civilization has found a home, there our fruit-culture has been seen to follow as the handmaid of refinement, health and domestic comfort. This enterprise has now awakened a zeal through our borders which was never before known in the annals of pomologieal science. Strange, indeed, that it should be left for us of this new world to establish the first great National Society for its promotion - a society which embraces in its organization the largest area and the most varied climate and soil of the globe, where almost all fruits may be grown with success. The progress of fruit culture in our land is indeed wonderful. To encourage this by a cordial spirit of intercourse, to elicit and disseminate correct information in regard to the fruits of our vast territory, and to direct, control and advance this most important branch of terraculture, were the objects in view; and thus to establish a pomology for America which shall endure long after its founders shall have passed from the earth. Few are aware of the powerful influences which this association has exerted and is exercising on the pomology of our country. Its organization covers our...
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...also need to go to Mecca to pilgrimage at least once. In Hong Kong, there are three main parts of Islamic heritages, which include Indonesian Muslims, South Asian Muslims and Hui Chinese. The largest Muslim community in Hong Kong is Indonesian Muslims. Since Indonesian is the largest ethnic minority group in Hong Kong, they own the majority of Muslims, who are mainly domestic helpers. There are about 300 000 Muslims in Hong Kong, of whom 150 000 are Indonesians, 40 000 are Chinese and 30 000 are Pakistanis, the rest are mainly non-Chinese born in Hong Kong, and others from India, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Middle Eastern and African countries ("Religion and Custom," 2014, p. 337). Muslims have a different eating habit and culture. Under their culture, eating is regarded as a matter of worship, just like prayer, fasting, almsgiving and other religious activities. They only buy and eat...
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...overlapping statements regarding teacher ethics Priority of specific ethical disposition/protocol and rationale In the Association of American Educators four principal it states that an educator should deal considerately and justly with each all her students. (AAE,2001) Efficient educators should promote fairness and equality within their classroom…(COE-GCU Framework, 2010) P R 4 I ranked this issue at four because educators should make it a priority to promote equality in their classrooms. Students should understand that they should be treated fairly and they should treat others fairly. In the Association of American Educators four principal it states that educator activities should uphold the decorum of the profession by being respectful and obeying the laws of the community. (AAE, 2001) Professional educators should represent decent conduct and display honesty. (COE-GCU Framework, 2010) P R 3 I ranked this issue at three because teachers should carry themselves in a professional manner, whether they are in school or they are outside their community. Teachers should understand that their students as well as parents and the community expect them to conduct themselves as professionals at all times. Teachers should be a reflection of what they teach. The proficient teacher creates a constructive and active role in their school and surrounding community. (AAE, 2001) They are dedicated to influencing their students positively. (COE-GCU Framework, 2010) P R 5 I ranked this...
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...Social Worker Nationality: Ugandan Contact: +256 (0) 774 261 448, +256 (0) 705 128 879 denisnono2013@gmail.com[->0] Educational Background: Dates |Qualifications Obtained|Institution Attended| 2006 – 2009|Bachelor’s Degree (Hons.) of Arts in Social Work and Community Development, 2nd Class Upper|Kyambogo University, Kampala| 2011|Certificate in Protection of Human Research Participants - Extramural Research |National Institutes of Health-USA| 2009|Certificate in Public Health|Makerere University| 2009|Certificate in Ethics and Integrity|Kyambogo University| 2009|Certificate in Monitoring and Evaluation|Makerere University| 2004 – 2005|Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)|St Kizito S.S, Bugolobi-Kampala| 2000 – 2003|Uganda Certificate of Education. (UCE)|St Joseph’s College, Layibi-Gulu| 1993 – 1999|Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE)|Bishop Angelo Negri Primary School| Biography Nono Denis, 29 Gulu, Uganda Denis has 3 years of experience in both the non-profit and government organizations in Uganda. Denis grew up in the middle of the 26-year Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) war that claimed thousands of lives in Northern Uganda. Denis joined the U.S Peace Corps in 2011 as a Cross Culture Facilitator representing Northern Uganda where he worked closely with 46 U.S Peace Corps volunteers. He was the only Facilitator selected to develop the Calendar of Training Events (COTE) and the Acholi Language Training Manual by the U.S Peace Corps, Directorate of...
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...QUESTION ONE. HOW GOAL SETTING MOTIVATES AN EMPLOYEE. 1. There is a clear and understandable job description reassures employees to put in the substantial effort since every employee knows what is expected of him or her. 2. Goals activate cognitive knowledge and strategies such as the technical aspect of every operation that help employees cope with a variety situations. 3. When employees participate in the goal setting process, they often do not need to be reminded about what is expected of them. Firefighters do not need to be reminded of their purpose to save lives and property. 4. Management should be a role model to all employees as this will set the foundation for organizational goals. Therefore a good role model motivates employees to work hard following the manager’s footsteps instilling courage and guidance as the chief leader takes responsibility of every task to be undertaken by every fire fighter within his department. 5. An organization should create recognition programs that reward the employees who meet the organizational goals. This include but are not limited to promotions of acknowledgement of best fire fighters on a monthly basis in recognition of their good performance by placing their pictures on a wall to be viewed by all and sundry. FIVE PRACTICAL LESSON LEARNT FROM RESEARCH ON GOAL SETTING. 1) Productivity improvement can managed through frequent training. This attained through regularly training of fire service personnel...
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...Differential Association in Our World Old Dominion University Abstract This paper will discuss the theory of differential association by Edwin Sutherland and how it is applied in sociology and criminology in society today. It will show how the theory is applied to the everyday lives of some criminals and how it can be applied to acts that may not be considered criminal. We will further explore Sutherland's nine key points that were used to detail what the building blocks of the theory are, and how those points have been applied to other studies. Research by other sociologists will be discussed in regards to differential association and how those researchers chose to interpret Sutherland's theory and use it to further explore instances of crime and deviance in their own research. Finally I will discuss how true the researchers stayed to the original theorists and reflect on my own opinions about the theory of differential association. Introduction The theory of differential association is one that has been used to attempt to identify why people commit crime for years. Since Edwin Sutherland created the theory in 1947 it has been looked to by numerous researchers both using the theory for inspiration and criticizing its legitimacy. This paper will discuss Sutherland's theory in its entirety including it's creation and what the theory itself states, its applications in our society as well as how other researchers have applied it to their own research, and the findings that...
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...identities within their own cultures. Many Latin American cultures have a strong family; however, all are grouped together as Hispanic, or Hispanic Americans, and all share, with some dialect differences, the same language, Spanish. The Cuban-American community has been able to become assimilated into the United States culture. Sean Buffington believes there is a long dispute between the Black and Cuban communities because Cubans are able to blend into the American culture more easily. Cubans have, according to Buffington, have also participated into American Politics and have become involved in the economy in the South Florida, Dade County area. The Cuban American culture is very large in the South Florida area that they have become an important economic and political power in the area. The American government also provides Cubans with an easier means to gain United States citizenship with the Wet Foot Dry Foot federal policy, allowing many Cubans the right to stay in the United States if they can make it to American soil by almost any means possible. This policy only applies to the Cuban immigrants, which seems to unfairly protect the Cuban society over any other, especially the Mexican society that is always vilified in the American media when the topic of immigration reform is discusses, along with illegal immigration from Mexico to the United States. According to Richard Alba from the American Political Science Association, the Mexican community has gained a socioeconomic...
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...Culture and Identity Outline, what the term ‘Culture’ may be taken to mean and then explain the ways in which it is transmitted by the wider society and the effects that this may have for individual members of the society . Introduction: Society and Culture are interlinked, thus sociology defines society as two or more people who interact in such a manner as to share a common culture. Therefore culture is seen as a vital factor of sociology. Culture can be defined as common beliefs, behavior, objectives or characteristics formed within a group of people or society. People tend to define themselves with to a particular culture. In other words culture is a common set norms formed within a group of the society or a society to which people identify themselves to. This essay aims to explain in which ways culture is transmitted within the society and the effects this may have on individual members of a society. The essay will look at concepts of culture in terms of mass and folk culture. Furthermore it will take into consideration age, gender, social class and ethnicity, which will help to understand the interrelationship between self, identity and socialization. To understand culture in modern world better, the essay will aim to analyze the link between cultural consumption and identity in the modern society. Main body: According to Linton (1945) culture of a society is the way of life of its members; a collection of ideas and thoughts, which they learn and practiced...
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...Department of Economic and Social Affairs Commission on Sustainable Development Seventh Session 19-30 April 1999, New York TOURISM AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THE GLOBAL IMPORTANCE OF TOURISM Background Paper #1 Prepared by the World Travel and Tourism Organization and International Hotel and Restaurant Association The Global Importance of Tourism prepared by the World Travel & Tourism Council and International Hotel & Restaurant Association A. Introduction Creating jobs and wealth 1. Travel & Tourism is the world’s largest industry and creator of jobs across national and regional economies. WTTC/WEFA research show that in 2000, Travel & Tourism will generate, directly and indirectly, 11.7% of GDP and nearly 200 million jobs in the world-wide economy. These figures are forecasted to total 11.7% and 255 million respectively in 2010. 2. Jobs generated by Travel & Tourism are spread across the economy - in retail, construction, manufacturing and telecommunications, as well as directly in Travel & Tourism companies. These jobs employ a large proportion of women, minorities and young people; are predominantly in small and medium sized companies; and offer good training and transferability. Tourism can also be one of the most effective drivers for the development of regional economies. These patterns apply to both developed and emerging economies. Contributing to sustainable development 3. The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED),...
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...their culture. China is a diverse country; however, unity is very apparent in their culture. One main factor for their unity is the influence of Confucianism. Confucianism governs every relationship in China, and that includes business relations. Chinese culture is relationship-based. For Chinese, you are successful if you are well connected with other people (http://www.quickmba.com/mgmt/intl/china/). It makes a lot of difference in society if a person has good “connections” (guanxi in Chinese). Social connections bring a lot of benefits, while its absence makes things difficult. This is the reason why in the ethnic Chinese community, people try to find and establish kinship relations and connections with as many people as possible (Juan, 1996). “Guanxi” is an important element in Chinese businesses that serves as glue for members of their society. It literally means "relationships". In the Chinese business world, however, it is also understood as the network of relationships among different parties that cooperate and support one another. The Chinese businessmen practice the principle of "You scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours." In essence, this points to exchanging favors, which are expected to be done regularly and voluntarily by the parties involved. (http://chineseculture.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm). According to Go Bon Juan’s Economic Miracle (1996), Clan, ethics, filial piety, and the countless fraternities, family associations and...
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...Alzheimer's Association Code of Ethic’s Learning Team A HCS/335 August 1, 2011 Professor Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia that causes an individual to have trouble with thinking, memory, and certain behaviors. More than 50 to 80 of people in the U.S. who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Currently no cure is available. But over the last 15 years, much has been discovered about Alzheimer’s that has helped researchers to understand the affects it has on the brain. As a result of these findings there has been much progress with the approach and treatments that help prevent or minimize the effects of Alzheimer’s (alzheimer’s.org 2011). Since so many elderly Americans suffer from this disease, organizations like the Alzheimer Association were developed to provide those affected with support and education on the disease. The mission of the Alzheimer’s Association is “to eliminate Alzheimer disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health” (alzheimer’s.org 2011). The Alzheimer Association is the largest private and not for profit funder of Alzheimer research with a vision of “A world without Alzheimer’s”. The mission and vision of the Alzheimer’s Association suggests that the organization follows ethical practices and has core values. The association is an advocate and is dedicated to serving the community and the...
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...of a patient’s healing process and grieving process is satisfying. The American Nurses Association (ANA) (2010) states, “The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity” (p. 23). As a nurse, respecting my patient’s dignity is part of my role. I am upholding the ethical values set by the ANA by respecting the dignity of my patients with respect to his or her medical and personal decisions concerning treatment. ANA (2010) provision seven states, “The nurse participates in the advancement of the profession through contributions to practice, education, administration, and knowledge development” (Fowler, p. 143). I have an obligation as a nurse to be actively involved in health policy and with organizations that engage in community activities such as volunteering for free health clinics and free medical care for the underprivileged. I have an obligation as a nurse to become a mentor in my community. I would like to educate my community on the importance and ramifications of unhealthy eating and its effect on a person’s health. I would also attend state and budgetary meetings and provide testimony on the benefits of healthy eating and the health care problems that unhealthy eaters face, and assist those who do not have the funds to eat healthy. According to ANA (2010) provision eight, “The nurse collaborates with other health professionals and the public in promoting community, national, and international efforts to meet health needs” (Fowler. p. 143). I have an...
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