Since then, the definition of culture has varied dramatically from one anthropologist to the next. Edward B. Tylor’s definition of ‘culture’ has often been perceived as the classical annotation. "Culture, or civilization, taken in its broad, ethnographic sense, is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law, custom, and any other capabilities and habits acquired by man as a member of society."
Was Colonial Culture Uniquely American? Yes: Gary B. Nash No: David Hackett Fisher Each of the authors of this spirited debate between the uniqueness (or the lack there of) of the American culture presented compelling arguments for their side. Nash feels strongly that the convergence of the three cultures which he refers to as a tri-racial society, in and of itself created a new and unique culture. Regardless of the origins of these cultures, he refers to the unique blend of diverse environmental factors and peoples caused the development of a variety of cultures that were mostly English, part European, and altogether original. He argued that social development studies showed changes in their social behaviors and their interactions once in their new environment.
James Rachels’ on Normative Cultural Relativism Every culture has its own customs, traditions and beliefs that dictate the actions of its citizens. Cultural relativism states that although practices and ethical beliefs differ from society to society, it must be accepted as good, relative to each respective culture’s beliefs and moral code. Rachels believes that an act that may be frowned upon in one culture may in fact be totally acceptable in another. The theory of Cultural Relativism puts in action the idea of what people believe is morally right and how it relates to the culture that it is practiced in. Morals concern what is right and wrong.
(correct answer) C. elevating diversity. D. diversity championing. Objective: Describe observable and non-observable aspects of organizational culture. Which of the following statements about the management of organizational culture is NOT correct? A. good managers are able to help build resilient cultures in situations where the features of strong cultures are absent.
a) Culture bias is a tendancy within psychology theory & research to ignore differences between cultures and impose understanding based on a single culture, mainly weastern. The most significant of which, ethnocentrism. A term used to describe the belief of superiority of ones own culture. The opposite of ethnocentrism is cultural relativism. The idea that all cultures are equaly respect, and cultural research is a way of seeing another way of life.
He states that ethnic diversity is a stepping-stone for varying perspectives and even more skillsets to a particular population. As a result of this collection of ranging views and skillsets, society is perceived to unify and bond over these ideals rather than segregate from one another. “Diversity might actually reduce both in-group and out-group solidarity….both bonding and bridging together of social capital” (Putnam, 2007). In other words, a more self-less, unified and society is formed due to tolerance and acceptance of others ideals, preferences and values amongst co-ethnics and non co-ethnics. This idea plays well in hand with the principle that cultures and ethnic identities are formed with shared values and preferences.
With knowledge of this, it becomes evident that post-modernity was a phase in history, which was shaped by multiculturalism. Multiculturalism can be broken down into four major key terms; tolerance, communication, understanding and coexistence. Although multiculturalism is relating to, or containing several cultural or ethnic groups within a society, it is these key terms which shape the exact social experience and give a better understanding to this social experience of multiculturalism. Tolerance can usually be seen as a positive connotation, however in regards to multiculturalism, it is evidently seen as a negative connotation. This means that individuals only tolerate each other’s culture without gaining full insight and understanding of their standards and values, therefore, only limited interaction is made between each culture.
Q1.1 Explain what is meant by * Diversity Diversity by definition is to introduce variety, to vary or to expand one’s range of services. In the context of caring is that the service user has different needs be it cultural needs and companionship. * Treating each person as an individual. * Respecting and promoting individual views, right to express his or her own identity and life style. * Responsibility of the carer not to discriminate against others on the basis that the individual’s identity lifestyle or culture is morally superior to that of others.
1.Explain what is meant by: -diversity -equality -inclusion -discrimination Diversity means difference.Even though people have things in common,they are different and unique and diversity is about recognising and valuing the differencesDiversity consists of visible and non-visible factors like background,cultures,personality and is also protected under discrimination legislation in terms of race ,disability,sexual orientetion ,age, gender,religion. By recognising and understanding our individual differences and embracing them, we create a productive environment in which everybody feels valued. Equality means treating everybody in accordance with their needs ,equal rights,preventing discrimination and giving the same opportunity for
A basic dictionary will give you a mundane defintion: “the ethnic, gender, racial, and socioeconomic variety in a situation, institution, or group.1” However, for more of a relevant application, and a more simplisitic approach, would be to define cultural diversity as, “nothing more than a difference from the majority. In any culture there is a majority and many minorities. Culture is a set of norms that set standards for a society of what is acceptable behavior.2” This can also be labeled as multi-culturalism, and it is founded on the presumption that each culture’s identity needs to preserved, not discarded or ignored. The pre-eminent example of cultural diversity in action can best be seen in the United States, where we pride ourselves on being a “salad bowl,” where we embrace our national identity, but we don’t want to forget aspects of our past identities as well. Thus we call ourselves “American,” but we also like to