Multiculturalism

Question 1: I think Caleb’s communication is both ethical and unethical. I think it is ethical in that he himself perceived it as ethical because he did not know the proper term nor was he referring to all Hispanics in a derogatory manner. Growing up in West Virginia, a predominantly Caucasian state, Caleb was not exposed to such cultural diversity and thus had no one to tell him that his language would be offensive in the workplace. Caleb simply used the language his peers used in a non-racist…

"Cultural relativism is an undeniable fact", Jack Donnelly postulates in his journal entitled, "Cultural Relativism and Universal Human Rights" (Donnelly, J); the axiom rings true not only inside anthropology, but inside the emergency room, whenever two cultures clashes and "the conflict [becomes] confined to differences in belief systems" (Fadiman, A). One example that comes to mind in the recent decades is the confrontation between the Lee family and a public hospital in Merced, California,…

Social disadvantages can be worsened or mitigated by what schools and other learning settings do (Ewing, 2013). Too often do educators and schools; have low expectations of children from low socio-economic (SES) backgrounds, make excuses for underachievement, blame the background of the student, see children as incapable, as having problems rather than take a strength-based approach, Staff low-SES schools with less qualified and experienced teachers, fail to use the child’s background, skills,…

America has always been the country where immigrants come for a better life. Our country’s society has constantly been changing as more and more people come here from different walks of life. There has been a rise in the attention given to immigrants and the cultural changes in America lately. Multiculturalization and racial diversity can be both beneficial and harmful to our society today. Language is one of the biggest effects of the United States becoming a multicultural country. I go to…

The wealthy and privileged receiving preferential treatment in the education system was supposed to end long ago in the 1950’s. Prudence Carter, in her book Keepin’ It Real: School Success Beyond Black and White shows that the great inequality still exists. She observes the relationships between gender, ethnicity, and culture as it applies to a group of low income students in Yonkers, New York. Carter’s research reveals that the work of reaching equality in education is far from finished. One…

Causes & Effects of Diversity in the Workplace by Marilyn Lindblad, Demand Media Many organizations recognize the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. A diverse workforce takes different approaches to solving problems. Customers appreciate the chance to work with individuals who understand their background and culture. Understanding the causes and effects of diversity in the workplace helps companies create initiatives that attract and retain a diverse workforce. Defining…

Both the movie Crash and Treuer’s From Rez Life: An Indian's Journey through Reservation Life discuss the issue of ethnic relations. Even though these works have a different approach to the issue, they are also quite similar because they show how people from different ethnical and cultural backgrounds interact with each other. Moreover, they also show how members of the same ethnic groups deal with each other and their own cultural identity. Both of these works show how the process of…

The Nisga’a agreement was formed when the canadian government and the Nisga’a Nation agreed that Nisga’a had rights to control 2000km of land and to govern themselves. This group of First NAtions were lucky to gain land as well as independence. The Nisga'a national unity grew tremendously because of the agreement, they were finally able to express their culture and religion. This nation gained self determination, and because of this their unity grew. This helped Canada's national unity grow…

When a counselor is working with diverse populations such as a Euro-American counselor facilitation groups for Mexican-American clients the counselor needs to be aware of their client’s needs and have an understanding of their culture. One way of better understanding a culture other than your own is by assimilating yourself into the culture you are unfamiliar with, therefore, participate in that cultures rituals learning about their beliefs. After learning about the cultures history religious…

Throughout Canada, there are different types of cultures that are interdependent within an entire society. Many cultures have different ways of thinking, and acting with the material objects that come together to form a person’s way of life. In the movie, Eskimo’s Way of Life, the audience is able to observe the physical environment the Inuit people reside in and how their surroundings shape their inclusive culture. Inuit communities are found in the northern parts of Canada where winters last…