...Ethnicity My Part Rommy Nolunuz Management Theory and Practice BUS 310A Greg Hutzell Warner Pacific College December 5th, 2012 Ethnicity My Part Ethnicity in the workplace should be handled by management with respect and appreciation. The workplace today is more diverse than ever; multiple ethnicities today are now a work place norm and should always be accounted for but not acted upon in a negative way. There are several ways to becoming an excellent supervisor by steering away from bad decisions concerning ethnicity. During all situations concerning hiring, avoid viewing the applicant based on ethnicity. Possible candidates that may be part of your team should always be hired based on work history and performance, not ethnicity. Racially inappropriate behaviors at work should not be tolerated at any level. Every workplace has a plethora of ethnic groups that still have much to learn from each other. Sometimes employees and or management make the mistake of stating sarcastic comments concerning another employee’s ethnicity; this is a definite workplace “Don’t.” No matter how comfortable you are with employees or managers at work, you must know your boundaries concerning ethnicity. It is in every employee’s best interest to avoid ethnically inappropriate behaviors at work. The use of ethnicity in a negative light at work may lead to termination and or possible litigation. Encouraging, respecting, and appreciating ethnicity at work is a necessity in a healthy...
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...From Ethnic Conflict to Genocide Individuals are mostly identified by their religion, culture, race and most importantly, their ethnicity. They would be labeled by what country or race they represent. Over the past decades, many ethnic conflicts have occurred and are still occurring in the world today due to political reasoning. When there are at least two ethnic communities called multiethnic or multisectarian, who realize they cannot form their own independent countries, they would change their geographical locations. But there is no guarantee that both ethnic groups will solve their conflicts by moving in different parts of the region. Each ethnic group competes for power, authority, resources and political independence, which lead up to deep conflicts between ethnic groups and even dehumanization. Each ethnic conflict is associated with deep emotions such as hatred, bitterness, resentment, anger and aggression. Political leaders play a significant role in identifying ethnicities. Such leaders commit violent acts for the sake of their group and victimize their followers. There are also political extremists who are only self-concerned and tend to disregard others’ lives through horrific actions. According to political psychologists, extremists have a variety of personal characteristics. They are not mentally sick. They are insane and are capable of evil behavior because they do not have any empathy for anybody. In Milgram’s experiment on power of authority, personality...
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...approach to understand the analytical challenge posed by such disorder. Starting out by countering the centrality of ethnic identity, it firstly seeks to demonstrate that ethnic identities do not exist primordially, but that they are constructed on weak foundations. Secondly it endeavours to show that where cleavages do exist along lines of cultural difference, simple heterogeneity is insufficient to account for the outbreak of conflict. Next, it moves to underline the fact that more important in explaining civil conflict is whether such conflict is feasible. This is understood both in terms of the perceived capacity of the state and in terms of the viability of insurgency for would-be rebels. A final conclusion will then be expounded that ethnicity is not a central factor, but that it is simply one of a number of strategies under which conflict may be framed in the rare but ultimately requisite circumstances where rebellion is actually feasible. Ethnic identity is not a central factor, firstly, because primordial ethnic differences, per se, are not fixed. Where ethnic identity is defined as “a community of people who have the conviction that they have a common identity and common fate based on issues of origin, kinship ties, traditions,...
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...interviewer. The problem is that there has been a trend with applications to single out Hispanic/Latino ethnicity. There was a time where the employer would voluntary provide the option to answer the ethnicity background but now it is nearly impossible to find an application that does not state the several ethnic choices to set parameters of the words of “Non-Hispanic” to be checked of such as White (Non-Hispanic) Native American (Non-Hispanic) African American (Non-Hispanic) Asian (Non-Hispanic) Other (Non-Hispanic) Hispanic (Anyone who's ethnic background stems from any of the Latin American, Central American, or South American Countries, Or who's parents share this ethnicity.). This research addresses a concern of why do most employers find it important to whether request the information if one is either of Hispanic background? Employers indicate the information is voluntary and is not to be taken into consideration during a hiring process but through experience it is found otherwise. For example the Internet online application provided by the employer requests that the question of identifying one’s ethnicity will be a voluntary option but then if one does not check the appropriate box indicating at the end of the application the application cannot be submitted. The application is returned to a section highlighted in red with an asterisk informing one that the ethnicity question needs to be checked off in order for the application to be completed and submitted to the employer...
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...object is found (centrifugal). These objects then keep people away from places in which they are not welcomed and creates further problems. Conces’ believes that because there is no interaction between the ethnic groups, the places in which they each respectively reside, simply become “pure idea” (Conces 2013, p.10.) Furthermore, because these places are simply just an idea for them, Conces’ believes that people can be easily manipulated by others who are leaders in their community. Since the leaders of the community have influence, Conces’ argues that they “can exploit ignorance, uncertainty, and fear to promote the xenophobia and chauvinism of their respective ethnic nationalisms” (Conces 2013, p.10.) Conces argues that because of this, ethnicity trumps the fact that these people are all citizens of the same country. He believes that these evocative objects not only make ethnic national identity prominent, but that they also help claim “political power, control, and agency” (Conces 2013, p.10.) He believes that when this ethnic identity becomes a person’s dominant public identity, particularly when it comes to politics “the need for boundaries and control, both materially and symbolically, becomes great” (Conces 2013, p.11.) These evocative objects lead to consequences that create further divide within the community. Examples in Our Own Backyard While reading this article, I could not help but think about how this discussion of evocative objects applies to the society...
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...or identify with a community or group that provides interaction with fellow humans, protection from external dangers and gives each member a sense of belonging. Ethnicity can be defined as a group of people who see themselves as unique or distinct from others due to imagined or real mutual history, values and traditions. These things set them apart or distinguish them from their neighbouring ethnicities. Ethnicity also entails the sharing of specific ethnic traits, backgrounds, associations, allegiances or affiliations. There are therefore innumerable ethnicities all over the world which are composed of groups of people bound together by a common factor among them all, which could be racial, cultural, religion, tribal, national, ideological or linguistic. With so many differences between the various ethnicities in their cultures, values, traditions and beliefs, conflict between them is ultimately inevitable. Ethnic groups are almost always never socially homogenous nor are they ever united politically. (Cornell, 39) Several divisive factors are always present within such groups e.g. differences in ideology, social status, class, and religion. When differences between ethnicities fail to spark conflict among them, a particularly dominant ethnicity may attempt to establish hegemony in an area. When the minority ethnicities get the sense they are being oppressed politically, economically or even physically, they promptly summon their masses to demand and fight, if need be, for their...
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...Introduction Italian immigrants migrated into the US together with many of their Europeans neighbors. When they first came to US most of the migrants had a very hard life. Arriving in a new country, the Italian migrants mostly had very little money and had no idea of their new place apart from US being the land of opportunity. The lack of resources and contacts in the new country prompted many of these immigrants to settle down in the place the first set down. These immigrants came from various parts of Italy they were scattered all around the US. This paper will look at the common menu of those Italian migrants and look at how it has involved in the community that is now known as the Italian-American. This essay will mainly try to address the significant issues of the process of ethnic identity. This paper will argue that the role of family is very important in advocating ethnic identity. The influence of a very rigid and traditional family institution helped the Italian immigrants whom in the end were known as Italian American to maintain their identity. This is fascinating because despite undergoing changes from generations to generations their tradition is still very much alive and important to them. The paper will further argue this point by looking, the transmission of ethnic consciousness amongst the Italian American. Last but not least we will look at the maintenance of ethnic group boundaries and most importantly, the role of food in such process...
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...Equality Essay Prof. Greg J. Jungman POLS 1113--American Government Equality Equality is defined as” the state or quality of being equal; correspondence in quantity, degree, value, rank, or ability”. (www.dictionary.com[->0]) The fight for equality in our nation as been a long battle that is still going on. We all have civil rights now, which means that in the 5th and 14th amendment everyone is protected and guarantee rights and privileges and protected from discrimination that could be passed to them due to their race, ethnicity, sex or religion. Equality of opportunity, this subject can be sticky because a lot of people will somehow find a way to say that they are not being treated equal in certain situations such as jobs. The subject of equality of opportunity has been brought out to give fairness in certain situations such as jobs, and school. Those with different political views also look at this differently, liberals disagree on what needs to happen to maintain and ensure equal opportunity. Whereas the conservatives feel that inequality and hierarchy that goes with it should remain the same due to respect for the tradition of the Constitution. For the most part when I look around I feel I see an abundance of equal opportunity in our nation. Considering we are a very diverse country with many different ethnic backgrounds. I honestly believe that where we are at as a nation it would be difficult to not be an equal opportunity country. If that were the case there...
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...Introduction Italian immigrants migrated into the US together with many of their Europeans neighbors. When they first came to US most of the migrants had a very hard life. Arriving in a new country, the Italian migrants mostly had very little money and had no idea of their new place apart from US being the land of opportunity. The lack of resources and contacts in the new country prompted many of these immigrants to settle down in the place the first set down. These immigrants came from various parts of Italy they were scattered all around the US. This paper will look at the common menu of those Italian migrants and look at how it has involved in the community that is now known as the Italian-American. This essay will mainly try to address the significant issues of the process of ethnic identity. This paper will argue that the role of family is very important in advocating ethnic identity. The influence of a very rigid and traditional family institution helped the Italian immigrants whom in the end were known as Italian American to maintain their identity. This is fascinating because despite undergoing changes from generations to generations their tradition is still very much alive and important to them. The paper will further argue this point by looking, the transmission of ethnic consciousness amongst the Italian American. Last but not least we will look at the maintenance of ethnic group boundaries and most importantly, the role of food in such process. Overall...
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...Name: Yong Cheng Matriculation Number: 203722 Choice of the Question: Number 2 Title: Andreas Walther – Interact and Shifting Between the West and the East Did the question that which ethnic group (or ethnic groups in some cases) that you belong to ever come across your mind when you are alone? I suppose that the question “oh which ethnic group I actually belongs to?” would not bother you in the halfway you are walking, driving, or anything you are doing just by yourself. But when you are interacting with someone else (especially when the person is belongs to other ethnic groups), you come to think of the ethnic identity, your own ethnic identity and others ethnic identity. This is why I tend to see ethnic identity as an interactional identity. On the other hand, ethnic identity is a situational identity, too. In this essay I would discuss about these interactional and situational characteristics of one’s ethnic identity. I will try to explain why am I sees ethnic identity as an interactional and situational identity. I am going to discuss this, because I would like to share my points of view about these characteristics of ethnic identity, after reading some materials regarding these topics. First of all, I would like to introduce you a person who does really mean a lots to me. However, I must stress out that I get to know him, only on paper (I read his book!) but not in the reality. Andreas Walther, 27 years old, currently lives in Hong Kong, and about to move...
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...not less than two thirds of its total membership”. (Butt, 2012).It is a clear indication that the constitution is not in favor of new provinces. A two third majority of a province would never accept to limit their boundaries for the sake of a new province to be created. But why have there been cries for new province since inception of Pakistan? From the very start Pakistan was deprived of its true Khan 2 leadership, first Jinnah departed in 1948 and then Liaqat Ali khan in 1951, which could have united whole of Pakistan. Secondly, the geography and multi ethnic population of Pakistan neverlet it be united as it should be. Sense of deprivation is the major reason why cries for new provinces have been raised but looking deep into the matter, does it really solve the problems? Coming up with many provinces...
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...businesses in order to grow the economy in the significant island country. The island has a wide variety of ethnicities, creating language barriers because of all the different ethnicities Bluegrass Construction Company, Inc. (BCC) hired me, Nik, to study, synthesize, analyze, and prescribe the best business decisions in order to establish a greater presence of our company in Kava. I have decided to implement a decision-making technique to create an appropriate solution for BCC to overcome challenges in our overall goal of establishing a greater presence of our business in Kava. After visiting the island, seeing the problems our company is facing, and knowing where we want to go with our business in Kava, I think the best course of action is to implement brainstorming as our decision-making technique in order to strengthen our presence in Kava. Analysis of Specific Steps in Applying Brainstorming Through my analysis of the island, the disasters and threats it faces and the potential the island has I think the first step and the greatest challenge we face is finding a way to provide education to the island. The biggest hindrance I have found on the island is all the barriers preventing the island to become a nation and work together to grow its economy. To begin the brainstorming decision-making technique we’ll need to elect a team leader and schedule meetings for each ethnicity...
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...Ethnic stereotypes and multiculturalism. Summary of course "Ethnic psychology" Contents: 1. The concept and properties of ethnic stereotypes ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 4 2. National prejudices. Types etnostereotipov ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .7 3. 4. Variants of the reactions to cultural diversity ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 12 5. Advantages and disadvantages of multiculturalism ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 16 Bibliographic list ... ... .... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 20 Introduction. Considering the cultural differences in thinking, beliefs, attitudes and behavior, it is easy to succumb to cognitive and emotional reactions to the material to begin to make generalizations, to form negative stereotypes about other people and even pre-make judgments about these differences, and people who are inherent in this behavior before you really understand what lies at its core. These processes and reactions are common in today's world, and to describe them often use the terms ethnic stereotypes, prejudice, multiculturalism, discrimination. Unfortunately, these terms are often used without a clear idea about them, which only exacerbates the problems that they need to clarify. Some of today's most pressing social issues associated with these processes, as boundaries between countries and cultures are becoming more permeable as...
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...Exploring the Ethnic Diversity in Shakira’s Song ( Objection) Literary studies in English Dr. Shanthini Pillai Feras Ismail Ali P61421 Review: Over the ages, humans migrated from place to place. Between 1700s to 1800s have been substantial migrations among the world. One of these migrations was the Latin Americans to United State of America. By the time the number of Latin Americans increased to reach 30 million with different ancestral, cultural background and traditions, those immigrants establish their own heritage, customs, traditions and values to build their own identity. This raises the concept of panethnicity. Panethnicity is a collection of different small identities which form a community. The different ethnicities in panethnic community have similarities in their customs, values, language and music. ( Andrea Bedoya, 2007, P1). Shakira and her family was one of the families who migrate to USA, when she became a famous singer all over the world, she tries to maintain her origins and culture through her lyrics and symbols in her songs. These movements of different origins and parts created diasporas who have to maintain their roots with their origin land, looking for their ancestral land and culture although they have to cope with the new land and culture, Shakira in her song presented these feelings clearly through the music, lyrics, setting, clothes, instruments and dancing. She tries to save her culture through singing. Karim (1998, P2) argued that “diasporas...
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...her evidence of how each point contributed to the Chicago workers’ change over time. She begins by setting the scene for workers in 1919. By that time, workers had carried out countless failed strikes in the hopes of altering the industrial workplace. The main reason for these failures was that workers were unable to effectively unionize at the time due to a vast percentage of the workforce being foreign born.3 Cohen details the various ethnic communities of Chicago and describes the alliances within each neighborhood. The sense of community created in each neighborhood acted as a support system for immigrants, but distanced the different ethnic groups from one another. As Cohen says, "Isolated in local neighborhoods and fragmented by ethnicity and race, workers proved incapable of mounting the unified action necessary for success."3 Additionally, members who identified with a specific ethnic group also showed loyalty to businesses owned by a member of that community.4 Cohen details...
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