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Cultural Diversity in Nursing, 2004.
An examination of the issues concerning cultural diversity in the nursing profession.
1,439 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper discusses how knowledge of cultural diversity 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 cultural diversity is the awareness of stereotypes and prejudices. It also demonstrates how cultural diversity is beneficial to all aspects of society and in nursing, since a culturally diverse group of colleagues encourages an open and flexible atmosphere that is both supportive and educational.
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"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."
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Cultural Diversity in Global Firms, 2004.
Looks at cultural diversity in global firms and their positive impacts.
2,423 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 47 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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This paper explores the impact that cultural diversity is having on large businesses. It contends that the success of large firms depends upon their acknowledgment of cultural diversity within their employee and consumer base. It also asserts that companies must implement human resource management strategies that take this diversity into consideration. The paper looks at some of the challenges companies face when their work force is multicultural and suggests that companies must upgrade and enhance the cross-cultural skills of company executives and managers in order to maintain a competitive advantage. Also examined are various domestic diversity models developed in order to deal with some of the problems associated with cultural diversity and the ways in which they attempt to redress past grievances, cover the weaknesses of domestic diversity differences, and help organizations avert future problems.
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"The famous 'Fortune' magazine in its issue of 1994 notes that there has been a 2500 percent increase in the total volume of international trade between the period of 1960 and 1993, with numerous business organizations expanding their business portfolios from domestic to the international arenas. (Fortune, 1993) The same magazine in its issue of 1997 also noted that world trade witnessed a tremendous growth rate that was even faster that the world gross domestic product. (Fortune, 1997). It was further noted that the majority of chief executive officers of large national organizations expected that both employment and revenue generation would comprise largely from sources outside the organization's home country, and further that the success of such organization depended upon an effective management of human resources, and keeping an competitive advantage edge over their nearest competitors through such measures as alignment of human resource management strategies and diverse cultures."
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Cultural Diversity and Nursing, 2002.
Examines how cultural diversity influences the nursing profession.
2,052 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper describes the features of cultural diversity as seen in nursing practice, education, administration, and research. It is important, at all levels of nursing practice, to have a solid understanding of cultural diversity. The paper shows that ethnocentric approaches to nursing practice are ineffective when dealing with the health and nursing needs of diverse cultural 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 Cultural Diversity in Nursing
Models of Culture Care Theory
The Effect of Culture on Professional Nurse
Conclusion
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"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."
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Cultural Diversity in the Classroom, 2007.
A case study analyzing the history, evolution and benefits of cultural diversity in an educational setting.
4,945 words (approx. 19.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 125.95
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This paper explores the issue of cultural diversity 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 cultural diversity 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
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"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."
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Cultural Diversity and Team Performance, 2006.
Examines the effects of demographic characteristics and cultural diversity on group and team performance.
953 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 33.95
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In today's sports, business, academic and other professional environments, conventional wisdom suggests that demographic and cultural diversity contribute positively to enhanced performance by groups or teams. Recent research suggests, however, that while diverse skills and abilities may in fact enhance group or team performance, demographic diversity (e.g. differences among team or group members in language, cultural, referential, or social background) may detract from it. This paper explores factors that make a group into a winning team, as well as analyzes both positive and negative effects of demographic characteristics and cultural diversity, on group and team behavior and performance.
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"As demonstrated, then, within research; current events, and popular culture alike, demographic and/or cultural diversity either may or may not enhance a team's or a group's performance, depending on the group or team itself; its members; its management and/or other influences; and its shared values, goals, and philosophies. Diversity of skill and ability, research shows, is in general more likely to enhance group or team performance than is cultural diversity."
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Cultural Diversity, 2002.
A discussion of cultural diversity as a competitive advantage for organizations.
1,027 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper discusses how the current business environment is one of extreme competition and how cultural diversity is one area that is often described as a method of achieving competitive advantage especially with reduced trade barriers within the international market. It examines how having employees of different cultural backgrounds is an effective way of building these social and business networks since employees from different cultural backgrounds have an understanding of the other culture. It also shows how a culturally diverse workplace gives all employees the skills to communicate with any individual regardless of individual differences which increases the flexibility of the organization and enhances creativity within the organization.
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"With business becoming more international, organizations need to consider other countries and cultures. This could be simply to serve customers in other countries, to purchase supplies from other countries or to set up operations in other countries. A multicultural workforce means that employees are available that may represent the other culture. One article argues that cultural barriers are a major reason that companies do not pursue opportunities in other countries. The author argues that business and social networks that operate across national borders can overcome these barriers (Rauch 2001). Having employees of different cultural backgrounds is an effective way of building these social and business networks."
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Cultural Diversity in the Classroom, 2004.
Examines teacher preparation on educating a linguistically and culturally diverse group of young students, focusing on Southern California.
1,744 words (approx. 7.0 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 56.95
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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 cultural diversity. 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
Cultural Diversity in the California Classroom
Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies
Behavior Strategies
Final Thoughts
References
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"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."
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Cultural Diversity, 2002.
A study of cultural diversity in education in the United States today.
3,013 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 88.95
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The paper studies the importance of teaching cultural diversity within an educational framework and learning about multiculturalism in American schools. The paper shows that diverse education 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.
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"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."
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Cultural Diversity in Law Enforcement, 2004.
A look at the current trend toward developing cultural diversity awareness training for police departments.
1,090 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper examines how training in cultural diversity in law enforcement is not an idea that sprang to life in the current generation and how, throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, it was the so-called progressive policies in law enforcement and criminal justice that created the problems we see today. It looks at how these progressive policies, such as institutionalization, indeterminate sentencing, probation, and community corrections. All have been seen, in retrospect, to have had deleterious effects on the populations they were supposed to help, namely, immigrants and racial minorities, and preserving the locus of power and the status quo. It also discusses how researchers believe those reforms were more directed toward increasing effectiveness of the criminal justice system than in taking account of minority and cultural differences.
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"One of the agencies seemingly committed to improving their report card concerning cultural diversity is the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation Division (CI). A statement by the agency said it realizes that ?to be a leading law enforcement agency in the 21st century, we must fully embrace the diversity that exists among the citizens of America and strive to replicate that diversity among our own workforce.? The organization has created Diversity Council, made up of Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, male, and female CI employees. It is meant to provide a voice for employees to address diversity-related concerns, and improve the quality of their work life."
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Canada and Cultural Diversity, 2005.
A discussion on Canada's cultural diversity and past and present issues that Canada faces.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper discusses Canada's cultural diversity. It discusses Canada's immigration policies that have resulted in such a high level of diversity and problems with the policies in the past. The paper also discusses Canada's aboriginal population, its international mediators and the challenges it faces for the future.
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" Canada and Cultural Diversity -Outline Introduction: * Ethnic and cultural makeup, diversity as an attribute * Immigration today, Canada today * Thesis: today, Canada has fully embraced cultural pluralism in both policy and practice, although this has not been the base in the past * Historically bilingual * Argument: broad framework of laws, adaptability to new issues, programs, approach, basis for future; C. Charter of Rights * Origins in the bilingual challenge * Immigration policy of the past; policy, aggressive laws * Mistakes of the immigration policy of the past * Canada and its aboriginal people: infringements on human rights from early history, school system, impacts * Constitutional measures and legislation not enough on its own: all groups must have a voice in community * Canadian as international mediators, peacekeeprs * Challenges for the future: global changes, globalization, fighting"
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Cultural Diversity in Adolescents and Counseling, 2007.
This paper discusses the issue of cultural diversity among adolescents and related counseling.
1,786 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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In this paper, the writer explains that multicultural psychology is a branch of study that focuses on cultural diversity and aims at providing strategies and solutions in dealing with racial, ethnic or cultural differences in the course of interpersonal relations. The writer discusses that traditional psychology usually studies the individual and the intra-psychic phenomena, whereas multicultural psychology focuses on the extra-psychic factors that influence the development and the social identity of a person, such as belonging to a particular culture or ethnicity. The writer points out that multicultural psychology needs to use an interdisciplinary theoretical basis and take into consideration all the factors that might influence the development of a certain individual.
The writer concludes that every ethnic group faces certain problems when trying to adapt to a different cultural space.
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"Multicultural competencies enable an individual to work well and interact properly in a cross cultural environment. The major and indispensable multicultural competencies are: cultural self- awareness together with cultural awareness of the others' views and attitudes, cultural knowledge including historical background, traditions and customs and cultural skills that help communication and integration in a multicultural situation. Thus, multicultural competencies consist primarily of specific cultural knowledge regarding the other ethnicities, and of an appropriate understanding of their different worldviews and attitudes. Different races and ethnicities have different perspectives on life and respect different sets of value."
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Cultural Diversity, 2008.
This paper shows how culture diversity is taught and developed by many factors such as one's parents, religion, and community.
865 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 30.95
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This paper discusses how a person becomes culturally diverse by values and cultural traditions that impact an individual's beliefs, attitudes and actions with respect to their day-to-day existence. It further discusses how the cultural values of the families impact a person's diversity.
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"The last factor that has played an important role in my life is the impact of my community. I was raised in a Southern farm town where if you are not related then you have known the towns people since you where born. Growing up in such a small town has taught me to hold true to one's word and always be willing to help someone in need. Though some may say these are not the first qualities to look for in a diverse person. These qualities have helped in every area of my life."
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Cultural Diversity, 2007.
This paper argues the author's personal analysis of the lack of cultural diversity presented in popular television series, such as "Friends".
990 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, $ 35.95
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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 cultural diversity.
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"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, ..."
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Cultural Diversity, 2006.
An overview of cultural diversity with regard to education.
2,808 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 83.95
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The paper defines the word multicultural and discusses that in the field of education, when dealing with multicultural groups, more diverse educational requirements are necessary. The writer states that in education of diverse cultures, 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
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"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. "
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Cultural Diversity in Education, 2008.
A review of the article, "Serving Culturally Diverse Children with Serious Emotional Disturbance and Their Families," by Gwendolyn Cartledge, Cathy Kea and Evette Simmons-Reed.
758 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 27.95
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The paper reviews the article, "Serving Culturally Diverse 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.
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"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)."
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