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categories. Every census since 1980 has included a, “distinct ethnic question separate from the race question,” (Mora). The ethnicity question contains “five separate response categories and one area where respondents could write in a specific Hispanic group [if their country of origin was not listed as a previous option],” (“About-About Hispanic Origin”). The first category on the census pertaining to ethnicity, was for individuals who did not identify as as Hispanic/Latino and the remaining…

In every group, structured or not, the group process has many effects on the overall group. This paper will look at the group processes of our cohort, the interactions between subgroups, and the way that it has affected the overall distance learning cohort. It will look at themes which have played out during our most recent trip to campus, namely subgroups formed, as well as the difference in anxiety levels between the foundation and concentration groups and the behaviors that were…

According to Ronald Takaki in his book A Different Mirror, in 1848’s the discovery of gold in California bought a large Chinese wave, the economy in China was despair. Upon arrival to the U.S, the Chinese work was primarily as miners, laundry, fisherman, and grocery operators. In contrast with the Mexican’s, worked in the farms and in agriculture. The Mexicans faced The Porfiriato of 1976-1911 which stated order and progress or in other words modernization and growth. The Mexican revolution in…

Introduction East Tennessee State University is popularly known as ETSU, a public institution that was founded in 1911. It has a total enrollment of 13,419 as at September 4th, 2016. With a campus size of 366 acres, ETSU is known for ethnic diversity, whereby students from across the globe study and collaborate with each other. East Tennessee State University is ranked #2087 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is below the national average (Coll, 2016). However,…

The extremes of gang violence and racism in our country were brought to light in the movie “The Freedom writers.” The main characters of this movie were just students, starting high school as freshmen. Ironically, they had already faced challenges in their lives that most people could never even imagine. This resulted in their tough outlook on life, and involvement in gang violence. To add to the mess, the gangs were strongly divided on racial lines. This separated the students, and even brought…

The recent devastation of South Australia as a result of heavy rainfall and flooding was highlighted on Channel 9 News. The high-stress that is generated by such events can help to identify an individual’s ability to be resilient in the face of adversity. Resilience in psychology refers to the capacity of an individual to endure adverse stress while maintaining a functioning physical and psychological state (Wu et al., 2013). Resilient individuals are able to adapt to stressful triggers and cope…

The extent to which members are loyal and committed to the group, creating a force that binds group members together, describes our group, because we interact very well together. Our group cohesiveness increases our willingness to contribute to the group which as a result, fulfills important tasks easier (Harris and Sherblom, 2010, p. 48). We are a group with wholeness and synergy. Each member has their own thoughts and messages. When put together, as a team…

the use of the phrase to coin such crimes deemed to be fuelled by strong feelings of hatred based on the grounds of race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or transgender identity. It is clear that hate crimes tend to be directed at minority groups in society. A selected example under discussion here is going to be racism. Also the way the Courts acknowledge and treat these hate crimes will be discussed. Racism can be defined as attitudes and opinions of others which bring about a…

Marina Mendes Lemos de Oliveira Ekaterina Gay / Laura Waiss ENG 109 MVA June 27, 2017 WA2: Commercial Analysis: The Force A car is one of the most powerful icons of modern times. It currently is ubiquitous, and a major player in the constant change of customs, lifestyles, and behaviors. In fact, cars have changed the way we perceive time and distances: it has broadened horizons, and made us mobile. On February 2011 during the Super Bowl half-time show broadcasted by Fox TV, the car company…

Part I. The Hyundai Motor group of South Korea is one of the largest automobile firms in the world. They did not earn this title without great failures, questioning and learning. South Korea has unique customs and political affiliations compared to those in Europe and the Americas, the targets of their global market. The Chung family, who have remained in control throughout the firm's entire existence, have different morals and values with the generational changes in power, causing…