patients or co-workers. First, I would like to talk a little about my background and where I come from. I was born in a country in Southeastern Europe, called Albania. When I was 13 years old, me and my family found out that we were qualified for the Diversity Visa Lottery which would give us the chance and opportunity to become green card holders, and permanent residents in the United
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During the course of this class, I have learned a great deal more than I expected to. When we were studying diversity, I found the graphs, charts, and other statistical data extremely informational. I learned a lot about ethnic groups that I had never really thought about before. Also, I never thought I would find as much interesting information as I did about many ethnic groups and even religions. The statistics and other information that I have read about have helped me to have a better understanding
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Week One Discussion Questions • Why it is important for human services workers to study and understand diversity and differences? It is extremely important for a human service professional to study and understand diversity and differences in groups to be an effective worker when working with different groups than one’s own. This allows you to be more sensitive to their culture, attitudes, and beliefs and to come up with effect ways of helping people of diverse groups. It is important to mold a
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Exploratory Essay Outline Introduction (Paragraph I): a. Is racism still alive? b. Over the past years my views on racism has changed. When I was younger, I didn’t notice the racism as much as I do now. Body Paragraph 2 a. Source I i. Why Conservatives should oppose Racial Profiling ii. Racial profiling oppresses the African American population iii. The justice system is tailored for white men, the minorities just have to assimilate Body Paragraph 3 a. Source
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There is a sense that diversity is changing rapidly in today’s generation. What may not being talked about in society that diversity directly effects is the students in our school system and the educators around them. New challenges are being tasked to the teachers in our schools with having the ability to not only adhere to students when it comes to their academia level but also on a personable one as well. It starts with diversity, we know our students are becoming more and more diverse but is
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Summary of Australian health,2012. Retrieved from: http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/health-facts/summary Creative Spirit. (2013). Racism in Aboriginal Australia. Retrieved from: http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/people/racism-in-aboriginal-australia Eckert, A. (2002). The Global and the Local: Reconciling Universal Human Rights and Cultural Diversity. Human rights and Human welfare, 2(2), 1-7. Hollenbach, D. (2002). The common good and Christian ethics. Retrieved from: http://site
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Religious and Ethnic Groups Paper Religious and Ethnic Groups Paper Researching Reform Judaism and Asian decent I was able to learn about their hardships, contributions and beliefs. Reform Judaism beliefs * The Carrol (2010-2012) website defined: Reform Judaism began in the 19th century as a movement designed to bring Judaism into line with the ideas of the western European enlightenment. Reform Jews reject outright what they see as the dogmatic, outdated practices of Orthodox
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negatively affected by numerous factors during a lifetime. As you read, you will learn many aspects that can make or break a humans development. I will discuss the interactions between the biopsychosocial dimensions of development, the concept of human diversity and cultural competence, and the connection between the general systems theory and social order. Bio-Psycho-Social Dimensions The biological aspect of human development starts at the time of conception. The two parents have intercourse
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Associate Program Material Diversity Worksheet Answer each question in 50 to 150 words. Provide citations for all the sources you use. 1. What is diversity? Why is diversity valued? Diversity is a term used to describe many demographic variables, such as, age, gender, race, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, geographic origin, disability, education, and skills characteristics. (“ U.S. Department of the Interior”, ios.doi.gov.) Diversity is valued because it helps one
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Assignment 1 The Coca Cola Company is a multinational corporation with a portfolio of more than 3,500 beverages, from diet and regular sparkling beverages to still beverages such as 100 percent fruit juices and fruit drinks, waters, sports and energy drinks, teas and coffees, and milk-and soy-based beverages which are sold in stores, restaurants, and vending machines in more than 200 countries. Based on Interbrand's best global brand 2011, Coca-Cola was the world's most valuable brand. Originally
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