Assertiveness

In essence, Gordon argues that structural factors inherent to career and technical education programs have prevented women from achieving economic equality when compared to their male counterparts. As evidence, Gordon argues that women of the nineteenth century were denied access to endeavors that were seen as traditionally male. Rather, women were provided instruction that focused heavily on domestic or “ornamental” instruction. Beyond the differences in training, women also faced barriers…

Did you ever wonder why Herbert died? It all started on a dark and stormy night while playing a game of chess. A man from a land far and wide knocked on the door, with assertiveness that someone would answer. He told a tale of a magical paw. The paw granted the beholder three wishes. In the short story “Monkey’s Paw” the son of Mr. and Mrs. White dies horrifically. I believe his father Mr. White is to blame for his death. Even though, Mr. White may have loved his son, he should still be the…

The battle of Vimy Ridge greatly strengthened Canada’s confidence as a country. The efficiency and effectiveness of the Canadians offense contributed to higher morale, which helped Canada win the battle. This planned attack, ordered by Canadian Corps commander, Lieutenant-General Sir Julian Byng, took the Germans by surprise and resulted in the “smash of German positions and isolated enemy troops” (War Museum). By April 9th 1917, with their battle techniques positively impacting their…

of this theory were influenced by Friedrich Nietzsche, who wrote about the Western ideas of democracy, reason, and progress how they stifled people's creativity and actions. He encouraged people to resort to ancient heroic values such as pride, assertiveness, and strength. His ideas attracted much attention in the early 20th century and grew to have a greater impact in politics in the 1920s and 30s. Literature reflected the uncertainty and fear of the postwar era, but also enabled opportunities…

In 15 Common Defense Mechanisms by John M. Grohol it talks about how for centuries we have been learning different ways to subconsciously defend ourselves against terrible thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Psychologists have determined that we have 15 common defense mechanisms and categorizes them into three groups, primitive, maturing, and more mature . The first group, primitive defense mechanisms, contains 7 defense mechanisms. Denial is the most primitive mechanism and is used when the…

Throughout history heroes have had an enormous impact on their society’s culture and values. A hero’s actions and behaviors provide a model for others in the society. The captivating novel The Odyssey by Homer has an abundance of characters that emulate heroism, but none show the same valor as Odysseus’s son, Telemachus. In the novel we see him mature and develop many heroic attributes such as self-control, confidence, leadership, humility, and hospitality. He clearly follows in his great…

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on developing group members affective, behavioral, and cognitive skills. Specialists in the psychoeducational group work with group members who are able to function well, however may have an information insufficiency in a certain area, such as assertiveness skills. The main goal of these types of groups is to improve a range of psychological and educational deficits. Since…

conversations with a friend. Regardless, there are messages all around us appealing to us in many different ways and influencing what we do and how we think or feel about something, virtually all the time. Sometimes, it is simply due to someone’s assertiveness as they communicate that makes them believable, when in reality they are just great actors, or perhaps a false rumor is retold enough times it creates self-doubt, or we just don’t know any better. One example of this was during one of my…

regards to the proper level of assertiveness in communicating can add to cultural differences. The textbook signals that leaders must avoid becoming defensive and should try to understand how the other person perceives the situation. Defensiveness can “hurt the entire team or organization because it includes a tendency to place blame, categorize others as morally good or bad, and generally question others’ motives” (Hughes, Ginnett, and Curphy, p. 291). I believe assertiveness skills are…