...Cultural Awareness Standing outside waiting for the bus to pick her up for school, Mary Mejie said she remembers the constant teasing of kids taunting her to play kung fu with them as they pulled and tugged on her long jet-black hair. “The kids would speak in some made up language and call me Chinese,” Mary said. Mary’s father is Japanese and her mother is Filipino. “I grew up in the Philippines, but my early schooling was in the city of Baltimore,” Mary noted. Reluctant to admit initially that the teasing came from kids of other cultural backgrounds, Mary later admitted it primarily came from African- American kids. According to an article on the Democrat and Chronicle website, a newspaper in Rochester, N.Y., studies show that children exposed to different cultures at a young age have enhanced social and emotional development. According to the study, children learn about differences and similarities and increase their sense of self. In addition, this understanding prevents aggressive and self-controlling behaviors in children, the study explained and helps them adapt better to a changing environment. Now an adult, Mary says she realizes that, as children in school, they were not taught to understand or care about the differences or similarities of other cultures. “We were just happy to have friends that looked like we did to play with,” Mary noted. As a young adult, Suzette Hampton, an African-American mother of four and...
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...Cross Cultural Awareness and Communication INTRODUCTION Communicating across cultures can be a difficult experience. All successful communication results from one person understanding the meaning and intention of what another person has said. The skills associated with effective and rewarding cross-cultural communication can seem elusive to many people who lack experience of this form of interaction. The information contained in this fact sheet is designed to initiate and/or guide your cross-cultural experiences. The resources and contacts listed are intended as a starting point for further learning. WHO ARE CALD STUDENTS? Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) students are not international students – they are citizens or permanent residents of Australia. Some are voluntary migrants, while others have entered Australia on a Humanitarian Visa after being a refugee. CALD students come from many countries and represent many cultures and languages. The University of Tasmania currently has significant numbers of students enrolled who come from Chile, China, Korea, Iraq, India, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Sudan, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Burma, Bhutan, Nepal, Zimbabwe as well as small numbers of students from other countries. These students bring with them a vast array of life experiences and useful perspectives on the world around us. Many have fled violent civil wars, religious or political persecution or natural disasters like famine and drought. Many...
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...SSG Riemann, SSG Carerras & SGT Horner SFC Hopkins 13T ALC 11 October 2012 Equipments and Tactics from the World Wars and Today The Field Artillery is and always has been the King of Battle. Technology and tactic have been refined over the years based on lessons learned from the past. During the World Wars the implementation of new equipment and tactics helped shape the field artillery of today. However, some of the same equipment and tactics are still being used today. Warfare had changed in the years leading up to the United States involvement in WW1. A lot of the fighting went back into the trenches. This in return promoted the use of small munitions such as motors, for closer combat effectiveness. Initially, horses moved many of the smaller artillery pieces like the 3inch motors. They were able to move quicker and in tighter places than a vehicle. However, the ability to keep the horses combat effective became a challenge do to shipping them from so far away. The change from horses to jeeps became a reality. 105mm and 155mm howitzers conducted specific missions and large trucks or even tractors moved them. In 1944 the development of the rocket battalion which provided thirty-six rockets launchers. A single rocket could take out a larger area on its own. This allowed howitzers to be independent. Prior to the rockets they had to bring multiple howitzers together to take out as much real estate as one rocket. However, howitzers were more accurate. The soldiers became...
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...I. A) Mexico B) Moved from Mexico with parents at age 4. Parents migrated in hopes of better economic situation and education for children. C) Started community college, but has not finished. Currently works at restaurant in the kitchen, lives with parents and younger siblings and contributes to household bills/rent. II. A) Speaks both English and Spanish fluently; first language learned was Spanish and it is the dominant language spoken in the home. B) Friendly and open about customs and family life. Not as open about “feelings”; but interviewee is a 21 yo male so that may hinder openness of communication. C) Preference of closer personal space, but avoids eye contact when not speaking to peers. (ex: tends to look down when addressing his boss). D) Male to male- loud verbal greeting and/or teasing. Male to female- very respectful and much more reserved than with male counterparts. Limited verbal expressions towards authority figures. E) Present time orientation; relaxed about time and punctuality; focus mainly on immediate short term goals. F) (First name) + (second first name) used if first name is used multiple times already within a family and may very often be the baptismal name + (mother’s maiden name) + (paternal last name) + (husbands last name) if applicable. Most do not go by this long formal name on a day to day basis but will go by their first or second name with paternal last name. III. A) Patriarchal family structure...
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...Global and Cultural Awareness In the majority of the health care systems in the world, extensive processes of international collaboration and migration present the profession of nursing with an escalating challenge in terms of cultural diversity. Ideally, cultural awareness in health care provision entails being sensitive to the different values and perceptions of members of a given community. This is because with the rise in the world population, the percentage relating to minorities has been steadily on the rise and thus the relevance of understanding the aspect of global and cultural awareness. In essence, the adoption of a culturally competent system of health care is important as this ensures that health care professionals remain sensitive to the existent differences between groups, not only in accordance to the outward behavior but also to attitudes relating to emotional events like pain, disability and depression (Christine & Karren, 2013). In this paper I will discuss the scope of global and cultural awareness in relation to the health care system by depicting the various aspects that surround the scope of global and cultural awareness. Factors of culture affecting an individual’s health status The various cultural factors that may have an impact on an individual’s health status are literacy levels, ethnicity, traditions, and health disparities. Literacy levels bear a significant influence on an individual’s health status with the issue affecting many people in the...
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...Running Head: CULTURAL AWARENESS: SKATEBOARDING Cultural Awareness: Skateboarding in Ada County In APA Style Aaron Ortega Boise State University I have selected to write the essay on the ever-changing culture of skateboarding. I have chosen this culture because I have seen the way that skateboarding and skateboarders has been viewed and perceived by our society change time after time with the changing generations. I have not only witnessed it myself, but in both research of the past and present history of the sport and culture there has been a 180 degree spin on the way that the culture is viewed. Skateboarding dates all the way back to the 1950’s. Its origin comes from Californian surfers that wanted to turn the streets into waves. The first boards were simply wooden boards with roller skate wheels mounted on the bottom of them. In 1963, there were some of the first competitions for skateboarding, hosted by some of the big name brands that are still around today, like Hobie. One of the most known stories of skateboarding will forever hold one of the most influential times of the whole realm of skateboarding, was the story of Dogtown and the Z Boys. (Cave, 2008) That is a very brief explanation of the origin of skateboarding, but back in those days it was an extremely rebellious sport for kids to be involved in. Skateboarders had the stereotype of being trouble makers and losers. It was a stereotype that...
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...Cultural Awareness on Iraq In thesis I talk about why Iraq has one of the world's oldest cultural histories. Iraq is where the Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations were, whose legacy went on to influence and shape the civilizations Of the Old World. Culturally, Iraq has a very rich heritage. Iraq is an Islamic nation and has one of the most colorful histories in the world. The country’s traditions remain evident in many aspects of everyday life, the most common tradition is afternoon cup of tea also know as shy, it is a welcoming invitation to sit with your friends and family enjoy a cup of tea specially if you are not from this country. In the past, arranged marriages were common. However, “this practice is becoming more rare, and a law was...
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...Cultural Awareness Plan II: Training Plan Kemberly Watkins MGT/538 Managing in a Cross-Cultural Environment February 2, 2015 David Barlage University of Phoenix Material Cultural Awareness Plan – Template |Cultural Awareness Goals |The strategic goals of Coca- Cola are the foundation of the training guide : According to "Our Company" (2014), " To continue to | | |thrive as a business over the next ten years and beyond, we must look ahead, understand the trends and forces that will shape our| |Specify the goals of the organization’s cultural awareness plan |business in the future and move swiftly to prepare for what's to come.” (Mission, Vision & Values). The company is strategically | |and explain how meeting each goal will facilitate communication |moving towards focusing on the needs of the consumers, gaining access into new markets and gaining a world perspective. The | |and cooperation between the American team and their |cultural of different environments can impact the movement towards these goals in a variety of ways including; communication | |counterparts. |barriers (expressing the goals in a way everyone can understand), leadership abilities (the different ways leaders are trained in| | |different cultures could cause...
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...Cross Cultural Management By- Piyansh Gupta 09MBI103 MBA (Integrated) 4th year VIT University Vellore, India Report on lack of awareness of different cultures and its implications The whole world has become a global village with the advent of scientific development. Even though it might seem a good opportunity for the business and for several other areas as well, a lot of contradictory issues still rise up every now and then. There have been regular clashes in different countries regarding the values, ideas, beliefs, traditions, acceptance, getting along and getting used to new things. Some are not ready to change, some are not even willing to adjust with the change while there are some who try everything in their hand to suppress the change or torment people related to the transformation. Globalization is bringing different nations closer but are we ready to respect all of the cultures equally and not be ethnocentric? Are we ready to open our arms and welcome other traditions and cultures in every aspect when we come across them? Or are we ready to support the other religion just enough...
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...ASEAN is a region of immense and colourful cultural diversity, one that shares common historical threads. ASEAN Member States promote cooperation in culture to help build an ASEAN identity. They seek to promote ASEAN awareness and a sense of community, preserve and promote ASEAN cultural heritage, promote cultural creativity and industry, and engage with the community. ASEAN Leaders envision ASEAN as a community of caring societies, conscious of its ties of history, aware of its cultural heritage and bound by a common regional identity. One of the main bodies in ASEAN cooperation in culture is the ASEAN Committee on Culture and Information (COCI). Established in 1978, its mission is to promote effective cooperation in the fields of culture through its various projects and activities. The COCI comprises representatives from national institutions like the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministries of Culture and Information, national radio and television networks, museums, archives and libraries, among others. Together, they meet once a year to formulate and agree on projects to fulfil their mission. Activities in the area of culture include the conservation and preservation of cultural heritage, promotion and cooperation on cultural industry and the production of cultural showcases. To cite some examples, 2009 saw the production of the coffee table book “Water: A Unifying Force in ASEAN”, a workshop that gathered experts from the region to discuss the prevention of illicit transfer...
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...is to help professional socialization by instilling an understanding of the relevant ethical principles and standards to be a significant component in providing therapeutic rapports. The primary reasons for clinical supervisions are to ensure quality care and provide professional development in a systematic and planned manner. In todays’ society, clinical supervisions require a foundation in the understanding of the ethical and legal aspects of the supervisory relationship. There are many ethical and legal issues that can affect the supervisory relationship. All supervisors consistently approach all aspects of clinical supervision from an ethical and legal viewpoint. With more time and attention devoted to these important topics, awareness of the ethical and legal aspects can be demonstrated as they are put into practice. The role of a supervisor is to prevent harm from occurring to clients. Supervisors are in charged of reviewing and monitoring the quality of services and the key focus should be to insure that clients’ needs are being met. A primary focus of supervision is to be vigilant and aware of issues that could result in clients receiving inadequate service or being harmed by the therapeutic process. A supervisor must do everything within their power to insure that issues or behaviors of other counselors are not harming clients. New professionals need to develop an understanding of what it meant to be a professional, and this is accomplished by pairing them with...
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...functioning. Mindfulness can be defined as “awareness of present experience, with acceptance” (Germer, 2005). To my clients, I might suggest that they pay close attention to their thoughts, feelings, and actions in order to become more aware. As the great cultural icon Yogi Berra once said, “you can see a lot by just looking”. Mindfulness involves more than present-centered awareness. It involves a certain set of attitudes such as acceptance, patience, gentleness, openness, non-judgement, and non-striving. The “non-striving” attitude is challenging for many people because most of us have been taught (i.e., “conditioned”) to believe that there is something “better” to attain. The paradox for many people is that when they “try to be at peace”, they set up an opposition to being peaceful. When facilitating select clients in mindfulness I sometimes state, “don’t try to relax…just allow yourself to be present, open, and accepting to whatever you are experiencing.” When they stop trying to relax and stay open and accepting to what they’re experiencing, many times they end up feeling deeply relaxed! There are now several research-validated therapies that integrate the process of mindfulness. Mindfulness can be practiced as an in-the-moment awareness exercise and also as a formal meditation practice. “Mindfulness meditation involves two basic elements: concentration (e.g., on the breath) to focus and stabilize the mind and body; and open, nonjudgmental awareness that observes the passing...
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...Human Trafficking SLK 320 Group Assignment T a bl e of c o nt e n t s 1. 2. 3. Understanding of trafficking in persons ............................ 1 Understanding of why it occurs ....................................... 2 Qualitative research to determine the impact of human trafficking .................................................................... 4 4. Holistic understanding of the impact of human trafficking on multiple levels .............................................................. 5 5.Community psychologist intervention .................................. 12 5.1. Implementation of programmes to assist with the effects of human trafficking ............................................. 12 5.2. Addressing communities concerns with regards to human trafficking .......................................................... 13 5.3. Plausible solutions to prevent this event from happening in the community ................................................. 13 7. Bibliography .................................................................. 16 1 . U n d e r s t a ndi n g of t r a f f i c k i ng i n p e r s o ns Human trafficking is a serious crime and a violation of human rights. It occurs in women, children and men. People are trafficked all over the world and are moved in and out of countries for various reasons (UNDOC, 2014). 1 Roxanne Zanato 12096441 Monique Scheepers 12070425 Sean Dickson 10686232 Ryan Cartwright 11001969 Human trafficking has...
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... Do you really know what you are getting yourself into? Before deciding to develop your company abroad, here are 5 success elements to things to consider. Target '' online companies need to set up localized websites to target each specific culture. You will need to have one website for each country you are targeting. This is the only way your message can be effective. Flexibility '' once you get feedback from your targeted website, you must be prepared to change your approach if necessary. Flexibility is critical throughout all of your business processes. Awareness '' As you target your foreign market, adjust your communication and business practices as needed, you will become more aware of your foreign market. Once you acquire this awareness of your foreign market you will be able to evaluate other business opportunities specific to each country. Readiness '' When you spot opportunities in a specific cultural market, you need to be ready. You will need to communicate with your prospects in a way they understand. You might need local staff or business partners. Do you know how things are done in your target market? Even if you think you have all of the answers, there are often adjustments to be made. You must be ready to adapt to situations. Reactivity '' Once you have an international presence, the rate of your success will depend on your reactivity. Countries are different. Cultures are different. Markets are different. And this means there are different opportunities...
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...Description of healing modality Yoga Nidra is a unique intergration of spirit and science, combining deepest relaxation and alert awareness. Yoga nidra is one of the practices of pratyahara where the awareness is internalized. Literally, yoga nidra means 'psychic sleep' i.e. sleep with full awareness. In psychology, the state achieved in yoga nidra is termed the hypnogogic state, a state between sleep and wakefulness. It takes one’s brain to the alpha state and eventually the even deeper theta wave state. Here, without effort or strain, one is able to tap into his/her own source of health, abudance , intuition, and creativity. Role of a nurse or healing practitioner during yoga nidra. The presence and voice of the healing practitioner is crucial during the therapy. Yoga Nidra is practiced in a comfortable position while lying down. The healing practitioner guides the practitioner through a series of simple instructions and breathing exercises .These include a scan of the body or visual imagery, which occupies the mind thus preventing it from getting involved in the ordinary mind-chatter that absorbs our usual consciousness. Within a short time, one becomes submerged in the alpha state, in which the brain rhythms fall into the internal silent space. Once the body is relaxed and the mind is calm, all energies become focused on the Third Eye, i.e the inner sanctuary found between the eyebrows. One is now able to simultaneously access both the intuitive and the...
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