Abstract Summary: The purpose of this paper is to come up with effective strategies for the integration of a "culturallydiverse" employee (in this case, a 27-year-old single Japanese female) into the workplace of an American manufacturing facility.
Abstract Southern California teachers have many issues to face in the classroom. Many students have special needs due to disabilities or because they are gifted. This paper shows that, in California, teachers have to be especially prepared for culturaldiversity. They must make adjustments in instructional and behavioral strategies and to their own biases. The paper includes new ways of looking at diversity and teaching methods to introduce. It also includes a table.
Paper Outline:
Abstract
CulturalDiversity in the California Classroom
Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies
Behavior Strategies
Final Thoughts
References
From the Paper "Dealing with molding behavior for a multicultural group is very similar to any group of students. Children need to feel respected and involved to behave appropriately. When diversity enters the classroom respect comes through cross-cultural understanding. The teacher can facilitate respect by modeling and reinforcing appropriate behavior (Burnette, 1999). There will be some students in the classroom that come from a multi-cultural household. These students have already crossed the barriers of diversity and are wonderful role models for uneducated students."
Abstract The writer of this paper details the manner in which various values and cultural traditions can impact an individual's or group's beliefs, attitudes and actions with respect to their day-to-day existence. The writer contends and explains how cultural differences affect communication, interaction and actions amongst different people. In an environment where little culturaldiversity exists, it is likely that cultural differences will have little or no impact on human relations. This paper also discusses the issue of cultural differences in the workplace. Culturaldiversity can lead to conflict as well as collaboration within the workplace, depending on whether or not people are willing to embrace people that are culturally different. This paper examines the impact of culturaldiversity in the classroom, where teachers are being asked to become more culturally literate so that they can better address the needs of all their students, rather than the few who fall into one or two categories. This paper also explores the issue of students with varying cultural backgrounds that have different perceptions of learning and communicating and the manner in which their needs are met.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Analysis of Cultural Traditions and Human Relations
Conclusions
References
From the Paper "Cultural differences even impact students in the classroom. More and more teachers are being asked to become more culturally literate so that they can better address the needs of all their students, rather than the few who fall into one or two categories. Students with varying cultural backgrounds have different perceptions of learning and communicating, thus may have a difficult time achieving in a classroom that does not recognize their cultural differences and methods of learning. For students to be successful in a culturally diverse environment, teachers must work to improve communications and the methods they use to teach, to ensure that they are addressing the needs of a diverse population. To understand how cultural differences impact human relations one must also understand what culture is."
This paper reviews and examines Carlos Cortes' book "The Children are Watching: How the Media Teach About Diversity" which focuses on the impact of television on children.
Abstract This paper analyzes the quality of the television programming content currently geared towards younger audiences while focusing on the lack of culturaldiversity in both film and television. This paper discusses the stereotypical manner in which minorities are often portrayed in film and television and its negative impact on young viewers. This paper examines the author's contention that professional educators must be more involved in the type of content being shown on television. The writer contends and explains why it is imperative for teachers to discuss with their students what they are seeing on television as well as how they perceive what they are seeing.
From the Paper "Cortes is a consultant with the people who make the Dora cartoon on television. He says the producers are trying very hard to show Dora's life correctly. Even though she is a cartoon, it has looks and sounds like Latin America. The show has a panel of people from Latin America who look at the cartoons. They are from countries like Mexico, Cuba, Costa Rica and Argentina. "The idea is to put across messages of understanding, of building cross-cultural, bilingual bridges," Cortes says.
He also likes NBC's "Homicide: Life on the Street," because it shows that a multi-ethnic television show can be liked by a diverse audience. He also likes that the 1997 TV musical, "Cinderella," by Whitney Houston, had an African-American Cinderella with a Filipino-American Prince Charming. "I loved the way it included every combination of interracial couple in the ballroom scene," he says."
Tags: television, film, cultural, diversity, minority, educator, youth, children
Abstract This paper explores the importance of culturaldiversity in nursing. The paper examines both the legal, and the moral/ethical obligations of professionals in the field to represent and embrace diversity. The paper concludes that in order to reach this goal, nursing education must include more trans-cultural coursework and emphasis.
From the Paper "Developing sensitivity to diversity is not only a legal obligation in the United States. It is also a moral and ethical obligation that speaks directly to aspects of the social contract and the longstanding human need..."
This well-researched and informative paper analyzes the positive as well as productive aspects of maintaining a culturallydiverse staff while focusing mainly in the field of retail.
Abstract This paper discusses the benefits to the psychological well-being of a culturallydiverse workforce. This paper provides various strategies and methods for creating and maintaining a culturallydiverse workforce while also stressing the importance in equality amongst the genders. The writer of this in-depth paper contends and explains why the creation of a culturallydiverse workforce can and will ensure the long-term success of a business organization. The writer delves into the hiring practices of the Wal-Mart Corporation as well as other companies while discussing the pros and cons of their business practices as they relate to implementing a culturallydiverse staff. This paper also explores the issue of sexual and cultural discrimination in the workplace. This paper supplies the results of various published studies as well as statistics and data relevant to this particular topic.
From the Paper "Of course, there are many ways to view possible differences between cultures. Value systems work in some cases, but in others, something like power distance comparisons might be used. Relying on an interpretation of value system differences would be exceptionally useful in a group of collaborators, to guide discussions and prevent disagreements from deteriorating into loud arguments. Understanding cultural differences based on a system of power distances can help immensely when dealing with manager-employee relationships instead.
There are many "large-power-distance cultures". Virtually every society other than the American places more emphasis on the leader as leader. American managers working with multicultural groups may attempt to involve all employees in the decision-making process."
Abstract This paper discusses business values and culturaldiversity. It includes a background section outlining diversity programs in the workplace, as well as legal, ethical and social responsibility sections. Culturaldiversity in the workplace is considered from the utilitarian ethical standpoint.
From the Paper "Recent years have seen considerable attention paid to diversity programs in the workplace. Affirmative action has come under ..."
Tags:culturaldiversity, ethics, utilitarianism, utilitarian ethics, social responsibility
Abstract This paper states that the still very popular television series "Friends" is geared mainly toward a white audience, which is not representative of today's American landscape, and yet very much represents the marginal way diversity is presented in most television series. The author points out that the all-white "Friends" is being replaced by new sitcoms, such as "Scrubs", with more diverse casts although the main characters are still mainly white. The paper relates that even shows such as "George Lopez", based solely on a Hispanic family living in Los Angeles, fail to present culturaldiversity.
From the Paper "I feel the media relies too heavily on the stereotypical normalcies when showing certain minority groups on television. Most television, as well as motion pictures, portrays the white guy as the "good guy" and most other races as the "bad guy." If they are not the "bad guys," they are usually portrayed as the goofy sidekicks. Most programs, "Friends" is no exception, only use minorities in roles that will portray them a certain way. These may include the Asian dry cleaner owner, the Arab taxicab driver, the African-American gangster, ..."
Abstract This paper examines culturaldiversity in the media. The author focuses upon issues involving media panics, labeling, cultural background reports, anti-racism, subtle and blatant racism, programming quality, and the relationship between the media and violence.
Abstract This paper discusses how knowledge of culturaldiversity is important at all levels of nursing, whether nurses are practicing in a clinical setting, education, research, or administration. It looks at how this knowledge comes through communication and education between clients, colleagues, and health care facilities, and how the first step in overcoming culturaldiversity is the awareness of stereotypes and prejudices. It also demonstrates how culturaldiversity is beneficial to all aspects of society and in nursing, since a culturallydiverse group of colleagues encourages an open and flexible atmosphere that is both supportive and educational.
From the Paper "Stereotypes affect all aspects of a community, and in a healthcare setting stereotypes against male nurses can be just as traumatizing and mentally challenging as cultural stereotypes. On top of this, male nurses are sometimes regarded in certain cultures as being inadequate compared to their female counterparts and as a result are "stressed and leaving the profession faster than female nurses because of social stigmas and work conditions" (Healthcare Review, 2002). Education on the cultural significance of these stereotypes is a step towards breaking them down and could benefit the male nurse population in a healthcare institute."
Abstract The paper defines the word multicultural and discusses that in the field of education, when dealing with multicultural groups, more diverseeducational requirements are necessary. The writer states that in education of diversecultures, there is a need to ensure that they must be granted with educational institutions that strive to maintain and encourage cultural pluralism. The paper explains that as students and educators gain knowledge about other groups and their histories, there will more likely be tolerance, respect and cooperation. The paper stresses the importance of joint activities between different groups. The paper discusses what to teach and how to teach it. The writer discusses the different ways in which students who are experiencing prejudice may respond. In summation, the writer recognizes that students with different backgrounds may behave differently in class, for example, calling out an answer instead of waiting their turn. The writer explains that teachers need to verify whether this type of behavior is a breach of discipline, or whether the student did not understand the turn-taking rule because of cultural differences.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
What to Teach
How to Teach
References
From the Paper "Policies and the structures of an institution may also affect the interaction amongst the groups institutionalized racism. In traditionally organized schools, relations between students of different cultural backgrounds were usually superficial and often aggressive.
"In coactive learning, students of diverse races and cultures works mutually in groups, which receive rewards, apperception, or appraisal on the basis to which extent they can improve their academic performance individually.
"In our institutions we have diverse classrooms. Students having an alike cultural heritage do not mean that they are all similar. They may dress alike or they might be bond in a systems compelling them to do things like others however if the are provided the chance, most of the high school students will disclose their dissimilarities. The main thing is to provide them a chance. Now taking into account these factors it is a challenge for the teacher to be able enough to effectively distinguish and value the aesthetic ways that students feel free to express themselves and to effectively take advantage of their actions, words, or habits to argue on issue of diversity. "
Abstract This paper explores the issue of culturaldiversity in the classroom, using a case study. It then relates relates the information contained in the interview and links this information to current theory on culturaldiversity in the educational setting. The paper looks at the history of diversity within education in the past in the United States and compares it to the current situation. The paper also contains the writer's personal reflections. It concludes with recommendations and practical applications for this area of education.
Table of Contents:
Interview Narrative
Personal Reflections
Theoretical Analysis
Self Fulfilling Prophecy
Stereotype Threat And Academic Disidentification
Cultural Funds of Knowledge
Recommendations and Practical Application
From the Paper "A third method for integrating culturally specific reading materials into the curriculum is through writing assignments. There are hundreds of ideas for writing assignments and projects that could help to further cultural understanding. For instance, the students might be asked to write an argumentative essay from the viewpoint of another culture. Examples of writing prompts might be to have white students write a story from the perspective of a runaway slave, or for the black students to write from the perspective of a plantation owner. This could be a powerful exercise because they must step outside of their own experience into the shoes of someone else. Many students will find this assignment difficult, but it could be a power ful experience. Assignments that let the students get personal with the other culture will help them develop a greater understanding of their likenesses and differences."
Abstract This paper describes the features of culturaldiversity as seen in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. It is important, at all levels of nursing practice, to have a solid understanding of culturaldiversity. The paper shows that ethnocentric approaches to nursing practice are ineffective when dealing with the health and nursing needs of diversecultural groups of patients. Thus, learning about different cultures and their impact on health care is crucial for all nurses, whether they are working in a clinical setting, education, research, or administration.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Importance of CulturalDiversity in Nursing
Models of Culture Care Theory
The Effect of Culture on Professional Nurse
Conclusion
From the Paper "As an American nurse, with American values and beliefs, I have a tendency to place efficiency high on my list of priorities. However, it is important for me to consider that many cultures have values that must be taken into consideration, like modesty. While I may be concerned with performing a procedure quickly and efficiently, my patient may be mortified that I am failing to keep him or her covered during the procedure. In addition, as an American nurse, I value self-control. However, a patient that comes from a culture in which emotional expressiveness is the norm may interpret my self-control as coldness."
Abstract The paper studies the importance of teaching culturaldiversity within an educational framework and learning about multiculturalism in American schools. The paper shows that diverseeducation ensures that schools should be familiarized with the cultural enrichment of all children via curriculum, affirming the preservation and extension of other cultural activities. The author of the paper provides pointers on what teachers should teach and how it should be taught.
From the Paper "In order to help student understand the cultural values of different student's teachers help them in a way that they may collect various magazines and newspapers catalogues, which represents different cultures. Classify students into several groups, in which every group receive different issues of the same publication. Instruct students to examine the periodicals and conclude which beliefs and values are conveyed."
A review of the article, "Serving CulturallyDiverse Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Their Families," by Gwendolyn Cartledge, Cathy Kea and Evette Simmons-Reed.
Abstract The paper reviews the article, "Serving CulturallyDiverse Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Their Families", which is concerned about how cultural insensitivity harms children from diverse backgrounds. The paper explores why this issue is important - especially when it comes to educating young people - and outlines the difficult situations which can arise when teachers fail to understand the cultural impetuses which guide and shape behavior. Finally, the paper looks at what cultural sensitivity (and a lack thereof) means for professionals who must work regularly with non-European children.
From the Paper "A recent article by Gwendolyn Cartledge, Cathy Kea, and Evette Simmons-Reed (2002), "Serving Culturally Diverse Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Their Families," reveals the importance of cultural sensitivity when dealing with children coming from diverse backgrounds. To wit, the United States is now a nation with a remarkably polyglot population; this trend will continue. In light of this, those involved in the field of counseling and social work (and many other occupations that deal with troubled young people) will have to develop sophisticated understandings of how culture interacts with social behavior if they are to provide unbiased interventions to children afflicted by behavioral problems. Finally, the authors seem to favor an approach which recognizes that other ways of doing things need to be recognized insofar as the needs of minority children may not be assessed properly simply because the counselor or professional dealing with them is viewing their problems through the wrong cultural lens and is not appreciative of the reality that culture guides behavior (Cartledge et al, 2002)."
