Acculturation

universal standard. Results from a study conducted by Collins et al., following a Hispanic population after a flood disaster suggested that a lack of resource, such as citizenship, negatively impacted health outcomes. Interestingly, the lack of acculturation, defined by foreign birth and lack of English proficiency, was found to be a protective factor against negative health outcomes. The study explained that this was due, in part, to the strong familial, social, and economic ties among the…

One example of indirect evidence of diet would be skeletal indicators of dietary insufficiency. The lack of vitamin D commonly results in rickets, the lack of vitamin C results in scurvy, and the lack of iron results in iron deficiency anemia. One thing these pathologies all share in common is that they all affect the skeletal system in one way or another. Rickets can be seen in the skeletal record by observing the cranium and bones of the leg, because the lack of vitamin D causes malabsorption…

jobs in construction, agriculture, and factories which are crowded and terribly unsanitary which leads to their health problems. This leads them to have no choice but to acculturate; change themselves to be more like people of another culture “Acculturation is a correlate of socioeconomic position and Hispanic immigrants who are more acculturated have higher levels of education and income, and are more likely to use primary health care services (Molina et al., 1994).” The research in the last 20…

The clinician should understand what being Muslim and being an immigrant means to the client. What specific stresses they are experiencing such as acculturation stress, ethnic identity stress, or economic stress. The client may be experiencing any number of stresses including ones associated with their religion or spirituality. The clinician should pay particular attention to how the client explains their presenting problems, both verbally and non-verbally. (Ahmed & Reddy, 2007) Some Muslim…

Like Anita Desai, Kamala Markandaya(Suraiya), Shashi Deshpande, Nayantara Sahgal, Ruth Prawar Jhabwalla and Githa Hariharan Mukherjee exposes many facets of feminism, encompassing agitation for equal opportunity, sexual autonomy and right to self determination. We find the same in the novel Desirable Daughters where the heroine Tara ventures to widen her horizons in matters of marriage, love and sex; redefines her roles as wife and mother. Social identities are far from getting fixed in some…

ABSTRACT As a new generation of Asian Americans are forging a pathway to careers in social sciences and humanities, the intrinsic sociocultural barrier that the age old doctrine of Confucianism has situated in front of this new frontier for Asian American youth must be assessed, analyzed and annihilated. In this study, the inherent history of Confucianism and one of its major facets, filial piety, will be examined and discussed in order to evaluate the extent of influence of traditional Asian…

and eventually suicide. The chart below illustrates common variables that can lead to teenage suicide. Because this paper focuses on the Latino youth suicide rate, the list incorporated acculturation issues as a factor in this growing trend in the Latino culture. For some Latino youth and families acculturation is a serious process for them. They are dealing with psychological, social changes, cultural and a blending of cultures. Mentally it can possibly be overwhelming for teenagers to adapt.…

1 in 4 people will experience a mental health problem in any given year and more than 90% of these individuals will experience discrimination as stigma (Time to Change). A person 's culture has the ability to shape how they accept and respond to a person suffering from an anxiety disorder. When assumptions are made about how mental health problems will affect someone 's behavior, this makes it more likely that they will be singled out, or labelled as different, dangerous or strange, also known…

acquire their lands. All of the authors who investigated the interaction of colonization and acculturation held that the colonizers were able to convince many of the natives that their beliefs and customs were inferior to that of the Western culture, which enabled the colonizers to form a sense of leadership and supremacy over them. These authors also argue that the techniques involved with acculturation are successful because they have persisted over time and continue to disadvantage native…

approach being the assimilation of native youth into mainstream society. Providing a unique perspective on this matter, Zitkala-Sa examines the strides made by native youth to maintain a sense of ethnic identity amongst the mounting pressure of acculturation. This internal struggle, defined by elements of rebellion and resistance, can be observed as the major theme of “The School Days of an Indian Girl.” Zitkala-Sa speaks to the reader retrospectively, as she navigates the events of her past in…