Truth value

Discoveries would not be as rewarding today, without the curiosity and effort put into decoding them. Human curiosity is the sole reason we are atop the food chain as a species. We have the ability to push the envelope of reality to open new outlooks. It is human nature to explore and question the ideas as to why we have arrived on the earth in the way we have. For hundreds of years, humans have questioned the ideas and methods for why we do this in this way and why certain things react in the…

that my values are humanistic focused and reflects my belief in the equal and fair treatment of people, diversity, and business efficiency. I would say that the foundation for my values are based on by Christian upbringing and my observation and experiences with social inequalities. According to Lefkowitz (2005) our “… values underlie all ethical reasoning. (para. 3)” Therefore, as I maturate through life and my profession I have found it necessary for me to constantly evaluate my values and…

One word, two syllables, five letters with a strong meaning, value. Often misinterpreted as financial worth (cost, expense, profit), value instead defines as “the regard that something is held to deserve; the importance, worth, or usefulness of something” (Merriam-Webster). “Modern” American society, for example, continues to disregard women’s potential and, instead, reiterates the ideal woman: perfect wife, perfect mother, perfect daughter, perfect employee, and perfect body via social media…

The concept “comparable worth” is defined differently by author, however, these authors concur with one another that comparable worth entails equal (comparable) pay. According to Bell (1985), the phrase or expression comparable worth “emerged after the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Title VII of the Act makes it an unlawful employment practice for any employer to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.” He states that there is no mention of this…

4. Interaction between American values and their impact on public policy and ethics Countries have a tendency to maintain a certain set of political, social, and cultural values that tend to be unique to their people. The United States is no different and several scholars have attempted to analyze what Americanism is and what values are associated with that concept. Bluhm and Heineman delve into American political culture using what they call the “five value clusters.” James Morone, author of…

Another value linked with effective interprofessional practice is integrity. Integrity is to act honest, responsibly and ethically at all times. These are also core values to have as a social worker in an interprofessional practice. In keeping this value system during meetings you will be able to have a more productive meeting. You will need to engage in conversation with other team members and act responsibly and ethically to have a productive and effective conversation with other team…

“The truly scary thing about undiscovered lies is that they have a greater capacity to diminish us than exposed ones. They erode our strength, our self-esteem, our very foundation.” (Cheryl Hughes). Academic Integrity is important to have during an education career because taking the easy way out has its’ consequences. Doing your own work and giving credit to others for their work is the bases of academic integrity. “When an individual is ego involved, the goal is to maximize the establishment…

America and its “Values” Dose America value its values? Take a second to really think about the answer to that question. Some would say yes, some would say no. I guess it really just depends on who you are asking. Although America has come a long way from where we’ve started, we still have some issues that need to be worked out. Some values that we claim to have that we don’t always value. Just a few of these values are Freedom, Freedom of Religion, and Equality. As Americans we claim to…

One characteristic that reflects cultural values is popular sayings. The sayings may or may not have literacy because they simply translate the values orally to everybody. Popular sayings are used to condense timeless lessons to help recall phrases that are of importance. Experiences are not quite remembered, but with the help of dichos, experiencing the same things are likely in other times and other places which will leave people with messages to guide them. Reviewing the Mexican dichos will…

I have a set of values that are exceptionally important in how I choose to live and grow in my life. At the very top of this set, I have found that the following three seem most relevant in my life: a sense of unity and community, strong relationships and family involvement, and the practice of altruism. A member of our community that displays these values and inspires me to build on these values is Mona Hjerpe. Mona is extremely present in the town of Hutchinson and does a great deal of work…