If language barriers are a problem, what actions might be taken to resolve this? The first step is to understand that cultural diversity is a mixture of races, cultures, backgrounds and ages and not only a matter of black and white. The next step would be to conduct regular cultural sensitivity awareness classes for the workers so they adhere to it and encourage not only one another but clients also. Educating oneself on the differences in beliefs and cultures can also be eye opening and help better understanding of future scenarios. 4.
In cultural psychology the mental processes are compared with the society and the individual who has grown up in that society. Comparatively, cross-cultural psychologists systematically research behavior across cultures in different cultural situations (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). Critical Thinking Critical thinking in cross-cultural psychology is important because cross-cultural psychology is about identifying the similarities and differences in individuals and how they function in his or her culture. Critical thinking is about making realistic, valid and reasonable evidence. Critical thinking is described as maintaining an attitude that is open=minded and doubtful (Shiraev & Levy, 2010).
‘The comparison of two texts in terms of how the contexts of each shape form and meaning necessarily involves consideration of key perceptions into the human condition they offer?’ When we compare two texts, consideration is given to the effect of context and how it shapes form besides meaning. To what extent has this been your experience in your study? The context affects the differences in the meaning and form between two texts. It is evident in Jane Austen’s 1816 novel Persuasion and 1998 film Shakespeare in Love directed by John Madden. The 1998 film is set in the Elizabethan times despite the modernity of the form.
The article shows how the ITM model can be used in cases where cultural factors play a role in the ethical decision that is to be made. Neukrug, E., Lovell, C., & Parker, R. J. (1996). Employing ethical codes and decision-making models: A developmental process. Counseling and Values, 40(2), 98-106.
Although there are six key questions, two that directly help define identity and community are course question number one, which states what defines and locates an individual and course number 6, which states, how do perceptions of individual differences and diversity affect community? These two main questions allows the reader to see the difference between individuals vs. a community along with self interest vs. complete awareness and allows them to focus on the issue at hand and ways to solve the problems that have
Dowling, Donald C.,, Jr. (2014). CROSS-BORDER DIVERSITY INITIATIVES FOR RECRUITING AND RETENTION. GPSolo, 31(2), 68-69. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1520011958?accountid=32521 Diversity plays a huge role in U.S. domestic human resources and employment law compliance. Members from different parts of the world that belong to an International project team can come across misunderstanding because of cultural differences.
Belonging essay: “Life presents us with opportunities and challenges to connect to our world”. Life has complex definitions depends on individuals’ point of view. During our life, we all have to socialise and make connections to people around us and at a larger scale system is to our world. The process of getting familiar with the world and its people will face propitiousness and hardness. In another way of interpretation, life brings us opportunities and creates obstacles in order to challenge us to get contact with our world, specifically, is getting to know people and our community that we associate with.
There are always things to learn from those that are different than we are to learning things about their culture to their skills that they know. 2. What is ethnocentrism? In what ways can ethnocentrism
In our quest to belong we will experience both opportunities and disappointments. 6. ‘Belonging creates dilemmas”. Discuss this statement in relation to your study. 7.
6. Explain some of the social problems that could be associated with the imposition of quarantine. 7. Explain some of the ethical issues associated with the imposition of quarantine. 8.