being politically correct is a must. Small children just entering the education system can tell you what being politically correct means and if what you are saying is correct or not. The media has made such a big deal over what is okay to say and what is not, which leads most people to be worried if they are offending someone. My generation is extremely accepting, women have rights along with African Americans, and gay couples. Most people want everyone to feel like their lives matter and that they are
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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
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Paper 3 – Rep 4 Compulsory laws There’s no denying it. Americans aren’t showing up to the polls on Election Day. Every time there is an election we hear about the disappointing turnout on TV or in the paper. In a New York Times article, ‘What We’ve Seen in Australia with Mandatory Voting,’ it’s made very apparent in the article that America does indeed have a serious voter turnout problem. Is this really as big an issue as some would have you believe? Or is it better that we allow a continued disproportionate
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actions or personality by comprehending their perception, analyzing the client’s morals and values and their influence, maintaining congruence by understanding the client is not you, and lastly, remain open minded about new information to provide appropriate solutions (Henriques, 2013). Active listening ensures that you are not only comprehending the message being communicated, but also suggesting appropriate feedback and solutions that is in the best interest of the client (Eagle, 2014). Possessing
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success in learning and education. Some people say that because of the worldwide spread of the English language, the native speakers of English do not need to learn any other languages because they can use English everywhere. For this reason, some people say that the native speakers of English lose any other languages they might have learned because they do not practice it. We now will show if the the spread of English prevent its native speakers from learning foreign languages. ARGUMENT WITH:
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speaking people. Cote goes on to make a personal statement as to how she sees the world in two different ways, depending on the language she is speaking. In this paper I will discuss how behavior and attitudes are determined by the language one speaks and how language reflects a culture. When considering attitudes and behaviors, one's culture can determine the way an individual processes information and how they cope with reality. Within every culture, frames of reference differ when it comes
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Born: Mexico 1. What inspired you to become a U.S. citizen? “I wanted to become a U.S. citizen because, of the freedom options the United States offers. I also, would like to have my children born here, and be legit citizens of America.” 2. What steps did you take as part pf the naturalization process? “I first had to fill out an application, to even be considered. I had to learn to speak English. I had be able to write, speak and read English for the naturalization test. I
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one generation to the next and are identified as patterns in society” (Berry & Jacob, p. 207). After watching the video link on YouTube titled Cultural Nursing What Not to Do, I found it interesting how the example showed what not to do and then showed how the nurse should have provided the proper care to the Mexican-American patient as well as managing his pain. The video was an adequate demonstration showing both aspects of nursing behavior. I have seen similar behaviors as demonstrated in the
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The Third Dumpster In "The Third Dumpster", we meet the two Chinese brothers Morehouse and Goodwin, who are trying to get along in American society. The author Gish Jen is a second generation Chinese-American, whose parents emigrated from China to America. Many of her works focus on the multicultural America, in which many different ethnic groups live, and how these get along with each other. "The Third Dumpster" was written in 2013 . The story is told through the eyes of Goodwin, as the third-person
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