Cultural diversity

For my cultural diversity class we were asked to choose and write about a movie I have watched and express what its diversity issue was in the movie or what value issues were noticed. I chose the movie, “Twelve Years a Slave.” This was the first movie to be directed, produced, and written by African Americans to win an academy award. This is a movie that has won 235 awards worldwide, and was also a winner of the Oscar award for the best motion picture prize. This movie is based on an African…

In the changing demographics the significance of cultural competence and diversity in health care settings the growing need for cultural transformation. So that as a cultural transformation leader in the opportunity to influence the lives of millions of people through building relationships, ensuring effective education and reporting, and through promoting a culture of learning. For sustained change to occur, it has to come from the inside out and from the top down (Stockamp, 2004). In…

In the 21st century, people from distant parts of the world and different communities can use technology to connect easily and do so frequently. Does this aid or threaten cultural diversity? In this essay, I will be weighing up the positives and negatives of being connected to different communities due to today’s technology, and the effect this could have on the cultures of the world. In today’s world, the internet is a widely used utility, with a wide variety of uses. One of the biggest…

aspects such as educational, employment, health requirements and religion. All aspects which have a direct effect on emergency services. As first responders and emergency services providers, we interact directly with America’s new mosaic of cultural diversity. We come into their homes, we fight their fires, we rescue them from car accidents, and we treat…

his/her world and see things from the client’s perspective. The first meeting is quite crucial, as this can make or break the rest of the therapeutic process. Cultural diversity impacts counseling primarily by setting the tone for mindfulness in all that we do. Much of the literature we come across makes mention of the importance of considering cultural interpretations of our actions, mannerisms, décor, approaches, etc. By making these conscious considerations, we ensure that we keep the needs…

Academy of Picture Arts and Sciences presents racism and creating categories for each minority and promoting diversity in film industry can be done to solve the issue and positively influence the whole film industry. The cultural diversity in films could introduce gripping topics. That is why people should take action against this visible racist behavior.…

years, diversity within organizations has become extremely important to their success. The necessity of a having an effective diversity plan for many organizations can make the difference between their success or possible failure of their reputation and profitability. In examining the diversity and implementation strategies from two of “The Top 50 Companies for Diversity” it will provide a blueprint for implementing a diversity plan within the ACME Office of Schools. Understanding Diversity…

begun a fresh conversation about current race relations and equality. Earlier this year, the issue of diversity in entertainment came to the forefront with the hashtag: #OscarsSoWhite. This pointed out the imbalance of recognition of the works of white actors and actors of color. Contrarily, with the booming popularity of Hamilton in the theater world, the Tony’s were celebrated for their diversity with the hashtag: #TonysSoDiverse. Theater has always strived to reflect the world we live in and…

Canada is often referred to as a cultural mosaic, meaning that it is a nation that considers different races, ethnicities, and otherness of its citizens an essential part to its existence (Immigration, 2011). Immigration is the main reason why Canada is referred to as the cultural mosaic because many people immigrate to Canada from different places. The people who immigrate to Canada often have different religious and beliefs and in Canada they are allowed to practice whatever they like and are…

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace Cultural diversity in the workplace can be essential for a business. Although there may be individuals that form their opinions of discrimination in the workplace since they are from a certain culture, being able to distinguish business needs versus discrimination is a tough process. Maria is a person of Latin ancestry and she filed a complaint stating she was unfairly eliminated for a consideration for a promotion due to her accent. She has been with the…