Asian culture

information. In this era of rapid technological change, knowledge can be dissipated to all corners of the world due to the global individual. This contemporary setting begs the question that is the concept of knowledge influenced by religion, history, culture and sciences or is it based on genetics and individual…

students often felt marginalized and isolated from the other students, leading to negative views on both ends (Sato and Hodge). Most of the time, these differences in language and in culture lead to alienation among international students, not being able to forge bonds with the American students, but with the other Asian students (Sato and Hodge). This is all caused by the foreignness that the American students see in them, as well as the language and cultural barrier (Sato and Hodge). One way…

Culture and Language In order to access a culture, language is the key. You cannot fully understand a culture without speaking its language. This is because the values and worldview of a particular cultural group are embedded within their language use. For example, highly individualistic cultures often use "I" statements, while collectivistic cultures would use "we" and "our" more frequently. Intercultural scholars have posited two worldviews that divide Western and nonWestern cultures. These…

diverse with different cultures and beliefs. Culture is define as a system of knowledge, beliefs, experience, values, attitudes, religion, etc shared by a relatively large group of people. In the healthcare sector, culture, race and ethnicity are important factors in relation to patient healthcare. According to Jhutti-Johal, race and ethnicity needs are important dimensions of healthcare delivery from a legal, moral and sometimes medical viewpoint. Patients of difficult cultures may view the…

Global Matters Most people go through life trying to blend in. Just like a school of tuna, people stay in the center of a group for their safety because they are less likely to be targeted by their predators. This way of living is great if you want to scrape by in life; however it lacks uniqueness. People who just blend in life often miss out on the best parts of it, which is why I prefer to live my life like a mantis shrimp. The mantis shrimp stands out with its vibrant coloring, but has a very…

The Declaration of Independence, the most influential document in our nation’s history, contains the phrase, “All men are created equal.” When Thomas Jefferson wrote this sentence in 1776, it carried with it the idea of hope, equality, and freedom. However, the once awe-inspiring phrase is now empty and meaningless. It's once patriotic and equitable message has been lost to the persistent and grotesque societal illness that is racial stereotyping. Racial stereotypes are unjust beliefs and ideas…

Before the start of this class, I believed diversity was important. The reason I believed it was important was because I feel that all people, men, women, Black, White, Asian, and any religion should be treated fairly and should all be provided an equal opportunity. I am too easy to trust that people are all fair to each other and that there is not a bias when hiring. I always hold the assumption, people look at the quality of the person’s ability to provide to the company. After the start…

The term “diversity” is often used when talking about people who differ in race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, ability, and socioeconomic status (Defining Diversity). Diversity in college campuses can bring many benefits for students. It provides them exposure to new viewpoints and perspectives, enriches class discussions, and prepares students to embrace a multicultural world upon graduation. Students are also more likely to become open minded because they are exposed to a…

members on my mother’s side were more of an active presence in my life. I lived in Japan until I was six years old and can identify certain behaviors and interests to my and I have an awareness of that experience in me. This varies from my interest in Asian studies to my food palate developed when I was young. I then lived in various parts in Arizona and consequently was exposed to my Mexican heritage. I did not have a good understanding of this heritage until I was attending a school near the…

I agreed that the culture of Americans had been diverse due to multi-racial and the immigrants’ community. However, do not generalize or limit the idea of race as a social construct only in America. America is consist of two continent which are the South and the North. I presumed that you are generalizing North America as a xenophobic society or being a country that has racial discrimination. I think any continent such as Europe or Asia has distinctions to any individuals. Going back to the…