Nation state

In this globalized world finding one’s identity has become an arduous task. For those of us who left our country of origin, it is particularly difficult to merge our cultural and personal values as we seek to find our place in this world. This became a potent reminder as we recently traveled across India exploring and enjoying its varied cultures, customs, traditions, and rich history. However, often during the travels, we felt unsure of where we belonged culturally and socially. While we…

different countries are brought up to hate one another and kill for what they believe in and other countries are the opposite and don't believe in violence to gain more supporters of their cause. This in turn can result in conflict between the two nations and result in huge casualties of war. Making other countries have to pick a side which in turn brings more conflict because now the passive countries are being attacked just because…

Otherwise this is an agreement by one nation to buy finished goods. C. Explain why a manager with a global assignment needs a mentor in the host country and a mentor in the home country Any international manager with global assignment is tasked with the responsibility of the host country and establishing the firms in a foreign nation. When the manager is away from the host country performing the designated task, they have to maintain…

Being an immigrant is not easy. Growing up in a foreign place where one does not speak the language and is completely unfamiliar to the culture can definitely put oneself in isolation. Identity has been one major issue for most minorities and immigrants. Should they maintain their culture or should they conform? This is why community is crucial for them as it is the closest thing they have to their homeland, especially for the immigrant youths who are in a constant battle in adapting to the…

After I completed the “Sorting People” activity on the PBS: Race as an Illusion website, I was told that I had correctly paired 6 out of 20 people’s faces with their corresponding U.S. racial classification. These results were not entirely surprising. I often find myself categorizing others, whether it be by gender, ethnicity, race or age, but I recognize that I am usually wrong in these assumptions. I’m horrible at guessing someone’s age and, more often than not, I’m wrong when it comes to…

There are a number of outlined strategies that can be used to reduce racism. One thing that needs to be realized is that every single person looks at racism in a different way. The only way to get these points across is to have ever individual on the same page with what racism really means. Strategies should address both official and single sources of prejudice and discrimination in the settings and circumstances in which the applicants in the program or activity learn, work, and live. This…

Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake depicts the development of a man named Nikhil Ganguli, commonly referred to as Gogol. Written in 2003, The Namesake illustrates the toils and internal journey many children of immigrants face in contemporary times. Seeing as they experience a clash between their ethnic culture and American culture, first generation children must seek a balance between the two in order to understand their identity, which is evident in Gogol’s experience. Through three phases of…

Good evening and welcome to all the parents, relatives and friends who have made this day possible for the Thornapple Kellogg High School graduating class of 2006. I would also like to thank this year’s graduates for the honor and privilege of speaking at their commencement. To be a part of such an important night in your lives is indeed a very special moment for me. Graduation marks the end of one part of your life and the beginning of unlimited possibilities. This is the moment when you…

Song of Myself “Song of Myself”, which is famous for “representing the core of Whitmans poetic vision” (Greenspan) was written in 1881 by Walt Whitman. This poem is baffling to many people because of both the symbolism and wordplay. Walt Whitman begins by introducing the subject in the poem, which is himself and he goes on by celebrating this theme. Whitman utilizes words such “I”, “myself” and his inner soul to generate a feel of being and depiction in specific sects of the poem. Whilst it…

fair and without blame, and that their rival nations were aggressive, deceitful, and backwards. Each nation tried to convince its citizens that their nation was being threatened by its rival nations. The sense of nationalism caused intense competition amongst nations. Everyone wanted to be better than other nations in a way that reinforced their superiority. Alliances…