Essays on Race and Ethnicity

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Jacquie Red Feather and Native American Identity in There, There

4 pages / 2029 words

Introduction Identity is not just a matter of race and ethnicity, nor can one’s identity be confined to only relating to a singular personal attribute of one’s character. Who one truly is can better be defined as a multitude of factors and self-recognition of one’s...

Cultural Identity Native American

249

Genogram Analysis: Cultural Competence Among Nursing Students

7 pages / 2983 words

Abstract Cultural competency encompasses the ability to positively see other people’s world after you have understood your own. It includes the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that makes up the individual. Through assessment, nurses have the ability to collect information about their patients that other professionals...

Cultural Competence Cultural Identity Nursing

250

As a Filipino How Do You Feel About Celebrating Festivals

3 pages / 1592 words

A few days ago I was asked ‘as a Filipino how do you feel about celebrating festivals?’ If there is only one Filipino festival touted for its ultimate grandeur, magnificent range, profligate in its opulence, and splendid in its style, it is the most anticipated...

Cultural Identity Festival

251

Intercultural Experiences: Benefits & Challenges in Global Organizations

4 pages / 1607 words

SUMMARY This essay focuses on the challenges and benefits of working for an international company and the need for emotional intelligence and personality traits to adapt to intercultural experiences. The challenges for expatriates in cross-cultural adjustments (CCA) are personal, work, and non-work demands. Effective Expatriate...

Intercultural Communication International Business

252

Respecting Teachers: Cultural Differences in China and America

2 pages / 1117 words

Introduction In many countries, including China and America, the teaching profession is often undervalued and teachers are not always given the recognition they deserve. This lack of recognition can lead to low morale and job dissatisfaction among teachers, which can ultimately affect the quality of...

Cultural Identity Teacher

253

How Can I Be a Good American: Embracing Active Citizenship

1 page / 414 words

What does it mean to be a good American? For me, being a good American means embracing civic responsibility and actively engaging in our democratic system. It means being informed, respectful, and engaged in our communities. How can I be a good american? I can...

American Identity American Values Personal Statement

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Why I Honor The American Flag: a Symbol of Our Values

1 page / 464 words

The American flag holds much significance as the unique history of it follows the history of America. The concept of a flag represents something whether as a symbol, a signaling device, or for decoration. The American flag represents more than just a piece of cloth....

American Flag American Values Personal Statement

255

Racial Stigmatism in The Us: The Problem of Mexican Immigrants

2 pages / 817 words

Racism can come in many forms and can be seen in various different ways. Sadly, racism still continues to be seen all over the country after generations of trying to prevent it. One way of racism we face today in our society is towards Latinx....

Human Migration Mexican Racial Discrimination

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Two Root Causes for Undevelopment of Philippines as a Nation

4 pages / 1639 words

What is the root cause of the under development of our country as a nation? That is the question we asked ourselves recently, the same as what makes Philippines as a nation? In this essay I want to examine why we as a nation are...

Nation Building Philippines

257

Sustainability in Relations to Sense of Place

2 pages / 874 words

The term ‘sustainable’ in cities can be of many different aspects, ranging from different views and upbringing of people from all over the world. The aim for sense of place essay is to investigate the links and connection between the sense of place which talks...

Community Cultural Identity

258

Equality and Empowerment: Understanding The Chicano Movement

2 pages / 1089 words

Before the Chicano movement, there was constant discrimination against Mexican-Americans. Much like the segregation that African-Americans faced, there were “No Mexicans Allowed” or “Whites only” signs on business windows and public areas. Those who discriminated against Mexican-Americans used the phrase “chicano” as a racial slur,...

Mexican Protest

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The Danger of a Single Story': Stereotypes About Asian Americans

2 pages / 825 words

Before starting the topic, the aim for “The Danger of a Single Story” essay is to give an example of how this phenomenon appears in lives of Asian Americans. As we know the U.S. is one of the most ethnic diverse countries in the world...

Asian American

260

The Relation Between Mass Incarceration and Racial Discrimination

3 pages / 1335 words

Author Note In your lifetime, the racial makeup of the prison system has changed considerably. In the 1960s, the majority of the prison population was White, and reflected the majority status of whites in the U.S. population. Today, in many places, this trend has reversed...

African American Mass Incarceration Racial Discrimination

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The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: Cultural Misunderstanding

3 pages / 1284 words

Hmong People come from a mountainous area just south of China. Due to political unrest and in search of farmland they migrated southwards. The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down: A Hmong Child, Her American Doctors, and the Collision of Two Cultures is a...

Cultural Identity

262

The Role of Social Control for Social Classes in Britain

2 pages / 966 words

Social control refers to methods used to control the population into behaving in a way that conforms with the ideas of those in power in a way that is manageable for those people in power to sustain and control. There are many different agencies that...

British Social Class Social Control

263

The Meaning of Reunion Dinner for Chinese People

2 pages / 691 words

Chinese society is embedded with many traditions, norms, and a unique history of its own. Regardless of various classification among the Chinese people, they all share the same core values, identity, and language, which have been passed down over the centuries. The basic idea of...

Chinese Family Values Tradition

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The Issue of Discrimination of Chinese Muslims

4 pages / 1839 words

Islamophobia or hatred towards Islam has remained even during Prophet Muhammad’s time until today. Hearing news about the people expressing hatred towards the Muslim community has never been a shock to anyone. Ever since 9/11, Muslims across the globe were tagged with false and horrendous...

Chinese Discrimination Muslim

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The History of Chinese Immigrants in America

4 pages / 1857 words

America is a country that was founded and built by immigrants. Diversity has been the character that we are proud of our country for. It is known as a melting pot of different cultures and identities; or, at least, that is what we are led...

Asian American Chinese Human Migration

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The Historical Period of Chinese Immigrant Miners

1 page / 456 words

Most of the Chinese miners on the fields were actually pheasants of rich people or emperors of China. They were sent to Australia to find gold for their masters. The gold rush in Australia attracted many Chinese to the country, with the Chinese population in...

Chinese Discrimination Intercultural Communication