There is no doubt counsellors have to be aware of the complications when it comes to culture (Pederson & Ivey 1993). Within a culture people develop patterns of behaviour that they have learnt. Cultural identity differences can be perceived between themselves and other groups and can also be based on personal preferences i.e. Language, religion, lifestyle, Birthplace or even life experiences. There is a danger that if counsellors minimise cultural differences they are likely to impose the larger multicultural groups similarities upon the smaller multicultural groups and uphold one group as being more important than the other.
When confronted with conflict, people have response with courage or cowardice When confronted with conflict, it is often faced with difficult, or even threatening, situations. Often when humanity finds itself in conflict, coping with the struggle of interpersonal, cultural and racial, inner or moral conflict can bring either courage or cowardice out in people. This is made evident in Bruce Beresford’s “Paradise Road,” but also in real life situations. It is naturally human to experience conflict, we will all be forced to respond to conflict at various times and various forms throughout the course of our lives, and in order to live serenely we attempt to avoid and resolve conflict. Those who experience moral conflict are truly tested and the core of their characters brought into sharp focus as they make sense of their experiences and wether the will response with courage or cowardice.
Although speaking the truth can be difficult, Look Both Ways shows that people should be honest with one another. Discuss. Our modern society is swarming with a dishonesty that is only causing larger and uncontrollable problems. Whilst these problems of the past are irreversible, Look Both Ways suggests that honesty is vital to our society and essential when attempting to move on with life. Sarah Watt proves that dishonesty can affect others as well as yourself.
It is interesting to learn about other cultures. The information that I have learned about diversity has helped me, because many people are different and have different beliefs. By not understanding the differences, it can lead to discrimination and prejudice. This is why it is important to fully
(248). Diamond points out in this quote the potential alienation that arises when a language retains its esoteric elements that would drive potential students of the language away. Therefore, multilingual literacy is seen as a valuable skill in understanding and communicating between borders and civilizations. One source with a point of view striving for multiculturalism is the website languagemagazine.com. Not only does the website offer resources for those that might wish to study a foreign language, they offer articles giving points of view on how closing the gaps between people through
Going global is highly attractive, as it is mentioned in the article, it not only represents a perception of excellence but it comes with a challenging set of obligations that many do not anticipate or plan for. The risks of taking a brand global must be carefully weighed or the damage to the brand can be irrevocable. The authors have tried to find the perceptions of consumers regarding the global brands, the global consumer segments and have suggested the new opportunities and responsibilities in global arena regarding global brands. Consumers all over the world associate global brands with three characteristics and evaluate them on these dimensions while making purchase decisions. The first one is the quality signal, Consumers’ associate brands with quality and the producer/brand holder
Some of the challenges that arise when communicating with different cultures are difference in communication styles, attitudes towards conflict, decision-making styles, and approaches on tasks. It is important we accept each and everyone’s differences. Non-verbal communication may be more effective when dealing with different cultures and languages. Effective communication requires special attention and consideration from each party. When cultural barriers exist, one must rely on nonverbal communication to relay the correct message.
Unit 4 Assignment 1: Power and Communication It is becoming more and more important that we as a people need to learn how to effectively communication with each other. While there are many ways to say the same thing in English (American English), there is too much slang and with how we now communication because social media. We find ourselves faced with a form of discrimination that is for the most part overlooked. Nonverbal and verbal discrimination. What is language discrimination?
Other qualitative data collection method under Qualitative Design includes Participant Observation and focus group. The following are challenges faced with participant observation and the strategy to be deployed to overcome this. • Time consumption is a big challenge and this is mitigated by involving researchers who already possess a solid base of cultural awareness of the region or ethnography under study to be among the data collection team. • Challenge of data documentation and this is mitigated by strict discipline and diligence to expand researcher recorded thought or observation. • The objectivity in documenting researcher observation because this process is inherently subjective.
“Effect of Language on Gender and Ethnic Groups” It is widely accepted that Language has a profound effect on how we perceive and interact with the world around us. It is a major component of culture. The degree of which language influences culture or culture influences language is still in debate. However it is likely that both processes occur. Differences in dialects can highlight social differences between men and women and between different ethnic groups.