Fundamental interaction

for longer and through more than others. So what makes a relationship last? To find that out, it is important to recognize the different types of relationship: family, friend, and significant other. In each case, some qualities stand out as being fundamental aspects of a steadfast bond. If any two people want to be close to each other, they need to be honest 100% of the time. When one friend begins to hide things or do things behind the other's back, it erodes the foundation of a relationship.…

The need to belong is an innate and fundamental process of human existence which can be enriched or limited through an individual’s relationships with others and the world around them. The poems 'Feliks Skrzynecki' and '10 Mary Street' by Peter Skrzynecki explore how a divide in cultural heritage limits ones sense of belonging whilst a connection to a place of significance enriches it. In a different light, Ridley Scott’s 1982 film Blade Runner, adds to the theme of limiting ones sense of…

Behaviour is the dynamic interactions between people and the environment; it is complex, intricate and informed by factors within and without an individual’s control (Gray & Macbain, 2012). Biermeier (2015) and Lindon (2012) both state that sociocultural theory justifies behaviour by recognising the whole ecological system of the child. Moreover, sociocultural theory emphasises the importance of social interactions and cultural practices as being instrumental in cognitive development and…

Michel Foucault (1926-1984) was equally a philosopher, a psychologist and a historian. The power problem is central to his thinking regarding the relations between society, individuals, groups and institutions. The fundamental idea emerging from all these works is that the privileged place to observe the power in action is the relations between the individual and the society, especially its institutions. Consequently, Foucault studies – in what he calls “the analysis of power” – how various…

School Libraries. Since their introduction in the 19th Century, school libraries have played a huge role in the education system, and its purpose has remained largely unchanged since, catering for a range of different services, such as access to reading and study material and resources, hosting co-curricular events, providing us with functioning computers and printers, all easily accessible to all students and the teaching faculty. However, with the numerous advancements in technology, such as…

express their own thoughts and ideas without the fear of being discriminated (Froneman & Du Plessis, n.d.). Ideally, educators would want to create a non-threatening and enjoyable interpersonal climate to communicate openly. Furthermore, student interaction can improve the relationship with the educator (Froneman & Du Plessis, n.d.). Also, I believe fostering open communication will teach the student how to be an active listener and an effective communicator when they enter the world of…

The article, The contamination case, by Apiah, pivots on globalization and its inherent benifit, that is often questioned in clash cultural changes; that is, sometimes, if not often, as a result of globalization. It is asserted that the emerging of globalization nearly a century ago, atleast ordinarally as those in economically backward societies, particulary unortodox societies, would like to believe, the very concept of globalization, alonside its practices, manifested in the circulation of…

In choosing symbolic interactionism for this discussion post I referred to a period of my life spent living and working in a planned retirement community in Norther Arkansas. Working within this community of predominately retired and aged couples offered unique insight into the final chapters of many varied and distinctive lives. Interacting and working for such a highly specific sub-culture presented very specific and often unique challenges. The service industry was the main employer in this…

Through volunteering in a residential home I have found the importance of care and compassion in building relationships with older people by providing reassurance and support. Through witnessing a colleague’s interaction with residents I am developing the language of compassion and appreciating the importance of respect, privacy and dignity of not only residents but family members. I feel privileged listening to patients talk about their lives and families and am…

moral, secure society. Morality, an essential principle underlying ethical theories, and the desire to kill have been placed at polar ends of the spectrum when, in reality, they are entangled. Gyori and Anderson propose theories they believe are fundamental to society’s ability to function. Gyori proposes the theory of the moral and killer codes as foundations to society’s harmony as individuals give designated officials the right to kill on their behalf. Anderson argues that remembering and…