Category: Culture 657
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Understanding and Managing Diversity
Diversity is one of the most important issues to address in the contemporary globalized world. Organizations often have employees who have different backgrounds. Of course, gender issues and the generation gap are also important to take into account. It is clear that the development of proper relationships among employees is crucial, and negotiating is one…
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Mandan Influence on Past and Modern Society
Table of Contents Introduction The Mandan Influence on Other Populations Beneficial Mandan Customs Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The Mandan are a Native American tribe with a fascinating history. The basis for this report is the book Encounters at the Heart of the World: A History of the Mandan People by Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth A.…
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The Impact of European Cultures on the American One
In the modern globalized world, different cultures significantly affect one another. However, distinct cultures still retain a number of differences; for example, some moral values may be common in one culture and quite alien to another. In addition, differences in language also can cause distinctions in worldviews. It is paramount to be aware of such…
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Citizen of the World in Appiahs Cosmopolitanism
Table of Contents Introduction Observations Describing the location Discussion of traditions in a sauna: Germany and Brazil Lady who was not interested in conversations Interaction between two Spanish women with a similar background Conclusion Work Cited Introduction Living in the modern world is intriguing and challenging at the same time, as it implies that people…
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Analysis of the External and Internal Constituents of the Pantheon of Rome
Table of Contents Introduction Exterior Part of the Pantheon of Rome Dimensions of the Floor Plan of the Pantheon of Rome Interior Part of the Pantheon of Rome Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Roman culture, especially the culture of construction, inspired and set standards for European architecture for many hundreds of years to come. One of…
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Hawaiian Communities from the Strength Perspective
Introduction Native Hawaiians have survived as a people through disastrous historical traumas, managing to preserve their heritage and steadily rebuilding their culture. KanaIaupuni (2005), claims that statistics concerning poverty, substance abuse, or lower education attainment speak not of their weaknesses, but of the challenges that generations of Native Hawaiians have overcome. Looking at the people…
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Religious and Ethnic Groups in Personal Worldview
Table of Contents Introduction Personal Values My Personal Worldview Personal Attitudes Conclusion Introduction Human beings develop unique worldviews to guide them whenever interacting with their neighbors, friends, and colleagues. The outstanding fact is that there are several theories, concepts, and ideas that influence every persons thoughts and values. The personal reflection paper presented below gives…
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Understandings of Asia and the West
Perhaps the most important question to ask ourselves when trying to re-recognize Asia as both a territory and a mindset is to establish why we are doing so in the first place. Over centuries many have tried to pin down Asia to a single ideology so that it can be conveniently packaged for a Western…
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Western Hegemony: Term Review
Striving to be the first is the essence of everybodys life. If everything in the world was equal and a certain hierarchical structure was absent the world would be in chaos as throughout the centuries people were in need of those who would rule them. The thing is that everybody has his or her own…
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The Approach of Two Different Cultures to a Rite of Passage
Table of Contents Thesis Statement Ethical point of view Ethics in education Conclusion Thesis Statement The local problem is that I was not able to register for the available classes in time so that I was at the edge of sending down. The fact is that there are not enough classes in my department available,…