Abstract In this paper, the writer discusses that the Baile, Egyptian Cabaret, and Nritta represent a cross-culturalconnection in world dance, which embodies the love that men and women share for each other. In this manner, the religious idioms of the cultures described here represent the manner of movement that depicts love, but through the sacred ideals of commitment and love. The writer points out that although these differ slightly in the accompaniment of dancers, or in the stylistics of the choreography, there is a archetypal cultural unifier that relates the desire and higher love of men and women across the world.
From the Paper "This study examines the multi-cultural aspects of "divine love" in Kathak, Middle Eastern, and Flamenco dancing. Within these dances there is a greater blend of different cultural values that make up each of the formats of these dances. In this manner, the chain of influence upon the Kathak, Middle Eastern, and Flamenco dances offer a multi-cultural depiction of how dance is not created within the limitations of geographical boundaries. By understanding the cultural similarities based in these dances, one can realize the power of movement that is a commonality within the religious and divine nature of love. The Kathak dance is a religiously based dance that formally uses the divinity of love for Indian gods, and their dance in the Cosmos."
Abstract This paper explores the dangers of cultural fragmentation associated with multi-culturalism, with particular reference to the race riots in northern England in 2000. It also tests the credibility of the new patriotism. The paper concludes that multiculturalism is a reactionary anti-modernist ideology.
From the Paper "One of the more tangible expressions of this focus on national unity has been the Home Office attempt to instil in naturalised immigrants a minimum core of British values, but criticisms of the vacuous content of the citizenship ceremonies, and the awkward fact of the 7/7 suicide bombers impeccably home-grown origins simply return us to the dilemma for which multiculturalism offered a tentative solution .It is a dilemma which has little to do with the attitudes of immigrants, and much to do with the loss of cohesion at the heart of British society, a malaise which the tourist postcard ritualism of the citizenship ceremonies cannot paper over."
Abstract This paper explains that the history of multi-cultural children's literature is inextricably tied to the social history of America. This history is examined and the writer points out that the incorporation of multicultural children's literature into the popular American library has been a story of civil rights, historical trends, and individual agency. Some books examined for their contribution to this trend are Rudyard Kipling's "The Jungle Book", the French "Tin Tin" series by Herge Moulinsart among others.
From the Paper "The history of Hispanic-Americans, though not as brutal as that of the African-Americans, is equally grueling in its disregard for native culture. Enslaved in South and Latin America, this demographic faced the same cultural history that the African-Americans did, but without the same causal cry for acknowledgement and involvement into the common knowledge base as witnessed by African-Americans. Many of these groups also have roots in the Native Americans (First Nations' Peoples) of the United States, and as such, have received a historically inaccurate and unflattering history though children's literature in America as the demographic with whom the brave American settler's battled and, later, the heartless killers who ravaged the west of the idolized American Cowboy."
Abstract This paper explains that most American companies hire a multi-cultural workforce because its diversity offers a significant advantage, locally and globally. The author points out that a multi-cultural workforce is able to give a more appropriate response to increasingly diverse consumers; therefore, by increasing multi-cultural diversity in the workforce, companies are capable of increasing sales and productivity to reach wider markets. The paper relates that companies with multi-cultural workforces must be aware that diversity also can be dysfunctional by producing negative dynamics such as stereotyping, cultural clashes and imbalanced power.
From the Paper "A prime example is the Hispanic ethnic group; they are a large part of the growing diverse workforce. According to Imberman and deForest they state, working with the Hispanic ethnic groups, a person can detect the lack of knowledge stemming from their backgrounds. Hispanics are hard workers and embrace their bosses with high regard. Imberman and deForest write about an incident where a manager wanted to increase the productivity of the plant, he decided to dress down and become more relaxed with the employees. Within the Hispanic work ethic, this type of action demonstrates the manager is not of leadership quality, and is not to be as respected. The workers see the manager as less of a leader and more of an equal. Within the Hispanic ethnic group, an individual does not need to speak Spanish to increase productivity or promote good work habits; an individual just need to show respect, and make clear what to expect from them."
Abstract This paper examines how a particularly special challenge is involved for the educator in the multi-cultural classroom with the various aspects of racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity that is involved. It examines how the teacher who effectively accomplishes the teaching and integration of all students in this classroom environment has the potential of attaining a particularly rewarding experience in education.
Outline
Statement of Thesis
Introduction
Bench-Marks in New York City Schools
Definition of Multi-Cultural Education
History of Multi-Cultural Education
Program Categories
Sub-Cultures Existence with Cultures Reducing Racism, Prejudice and Other Fear and Ignorance Factors
Issues in Learning
Cooperative Learning
Conclusion
From the Paper "New York City is a place full of diversity and is in fact the home to Ellis Island, Lady Liberty whose arms have taken in all ethnic and cultural representations of the rainbow into her harbor throughout the last 228 years and yet it has not changed. The responsibilities and considerations in educating the Americans of today in New York City grows were more ethnically and culturally diverse as the world becomes smaller and smaller."
Abstract This paper explores the rich history and culture of the island of Puerto Rico. The paper studies the island's migratory patterns and its resulting multi-cultural population. The paper begins with a discussion of the island native population, the Taino, which were decimated by colonization and forced by Spain into slavery. Then, the paper shows how being located on a flourishing trade route led to immigration from Scotland, Ireland, Haiti and China. Next the paper turns to the impact of the Spanish-American War of 1898, culminating in the signing of the Jones Act in 1917, which gave America control over Puerto Rico. The paper concludes with an evaluation of the negative influence this move had on the island's economy and reverse migration.
From the Paper "Immigration created a multicultural island. African slaves were brought to the island to work. Because of the growth on the island, work was plentiful in the1800's and people from Scotland, Ireland, and the French from Haiti and Louisiana fled to Puerto Rico for a better life. Chinese immigrants were imported to work on the roads. Such a diverse population is what makes Puerto Rico the cultural cornucopia it is today. Puerto Rico's culture continues to grow with recent immigration from Cuba and Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico's cultural diversity created a strong and proud group of people. In 1897 Spain gave Puerto Rico a Charter of Autonomy after 400 years of Spanish rule. The Charter of Autonomy allowed the island to create its own legislation and have its own representation in the Spanish Cortes. In 1898 the new government emerged and local issues were decided by town councils without intervention by the governor unless sanctioned by the cabinet."
Tags: jones, act, spanish, american, war, taino, slave, trade, caribbean
A look at the health care demographics in the U.S. and how this is pushing for the need of multi-cultural patient care. Focuses on the Family Birthing Center.
Abstract This research paper discusses multi-cultural health care. With the demographics of the United States changing and the birthing hospitals being flooded with immigrant women, this paper focuses on the Family Birthing Center and its need to adapt and change. It explains how this institution needs to offer special services to the diverse population and how they are so far, succeeding in this context.
From the Paper "As the demographics of the United States continue to change to include more foreign nationals, health care professionals need to become increasingly aware of multicultural issues. Developing a greater cultural awareness of a particular client population can aid health care providers in improved care giving. With the steady increase of people from other countries coming to the United States, health care professionals have been asked to assess and respond to the needs of a more diverse community such as the one confronting The Family Birthing Center. Changes in the racial, ethnic, and religious make-up of this country challenge those in health care to assess how to deliver care to their clients. Many advanced health care professionals have recognized the need to respond to changing populations, including the American Nurses Association, which recognizes the importance of cultural preparedness and offers culturally diverse curriculum among its programs (Peterson)."
Abstract This paper is an analysis of multi-cultural counseling with a focus on its development, description and validity of its application in the United States- the country with diverse races.
Abstract This paper examines how, with the growing diversity in the United States population, it is becoming increasingly important that children receive an education that is multi-cultural in approach. It explores how a curriculum specializing in diversity provides alternative points of view relative to information already taught in most educational systems and how it gives ethnic minorities inclusiveness in history, science, etc., as well as decreasing stereotypes, prejudice, bigotry, and racism. It shows how, as a result, teachers are now developing different ways to incorporate ethnically-rich material into the classroom setting.
From the Paper "Mathematics as well as English and literature can be the springboard for conversations on multiculturalism. Bosnick and Adeeb (2001) discuss a math lesson that evolved into a talk about race and gender equity. Using basketball goals to reinforce the use of fractions, students discuss the racial makeup of the National Basketball Association (NBA) and compare the status of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) to male teams. To reinforce the idea of equity and reaffirm that the game should have no boundaries with respect to color or gender, the emphasis was put on a person's skill level, knowledge of the game, and commitment to play."
A look at the argument that within a multi-cultural educational setting, it is better to use ESL programs for non-native English speakers than programs that encourage learning in more than one language.
Abstract This paper advances a proposal that ESL programs should be maintained in the multi-cultural school setting and should become a more important part of this setting. It contends that bilingual education programs that encourage the speaking of more than one language within the classroom environment, which is teacher-controlled, may lead to less academic achievement with split languages.
From the Paper "In Mary Ann Zehr's Education Week article, "Poll: Immigrants Value Speaking English," the author presents a straightforward analysis of recent statistical polling regarding the use of English in classrooms in the United States. It remains for the education professional to take this information to heart in their own multicultural methodology and the administrator to take it to heart in terms of what it means for the advocacy of this proposal. An effective teacher can meet the needs of different students while following the standardized goals of one of the more vital fields of study for learning students: successful English communication in all aspects of learning. By tailoring specific learning activities to engage the varied interests of the students who are still developing their English skills and native speakers, the effective teacher would first present and then determine the students' mastery of the integral basics of presentation. Zehr has found that of the immigrants polled, "Sixty-three percent said that all public school classes should be taught only in English" (Zehr, 2003). These polling numbers may make the importance of bilingual education seem less vital that providing an atmosphere to give ESL students what they want."
Abstract This paper describes the great benefits of the bi-lingual nature of the population of the United States today. The paper illustrates how historically American was a great immigrant melting pot with many languages from the colonial population's mother country. The author states that the United States is still the same immigrant nation, and that this quality of diversity and multi-cultural and multi-lingual society can only strengthen America. The paper states that the cultural paranoia of English as the only official language weakens the nation as a whole.
From the Paper "Just as languages, other than English have at all times been a part of our history and culture, debate over founding a national language dates back to the country's initial stages. John Adams proposed to the Continental Congress in 1780 that an official academy be shaped to "purify, develop, and dictate usage of," English. His suggestion was discarded as unjust and a danger to personal freedom. However, limiting language laws have been passed from time to time since the late 19th century, generally in an answer to new waves of immigration. These laws, in tradition if not in purpose, have punished immigrants for their foreignness and violated their rights."
Abstract This paper examines how the United States is a nation of multi-cultural diversity and how, today, educational institutions are faced with a difficult problem of improving their standards and adapting their curricula to cater to the learning requirements of students from a variety of cultural origins. It looks at how some of the institutions have tried to overcome this problem by having multiple standards for the native English-speaking and the LEP (Least English Proficiency). It analyzes how this approach has seriously handicapped the LEP students by lowering their standards and attempts to propose a remedial solution.
Outline
Introduction
Coupling Language Skills and Knowledge Acquisition
Cross Disciplinary Approach
Interactive Study
Work Groups
Conclusion
From the Paper "Teaching is taken to a new dimension when teachers follow a cross- disciplinary approach. This is especially so in a multicultural class environment wherein students from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds are involved. In a cross disciplinary approach, as and when the students encounter a new term (culturally) the teacher takes time to delve in depth about that particular aspect. This may consume considerable time and effort but it is always rewarded with a better understanding on the part of the student. Furthermore research also indicates that teachers with multilingual abilities help the LEP students to understand and assimilate the subject content better by providing them with translations in their own languages as and when required."
Tags: lep, culture, proficiency, english, language
Abstract This paper presents an overview of cultural and communication problems associated with the mergers of international multi-cultural European companies. The paper addresses corporate culture integration issues, integrating persons of different nationalities, communication in a multi-lingual environment and with people of different ages and genders and HR practices and benefits harmonization. It then discusses applicable management and communication theories.
Table of Contents:
Objective
Introduction
Review of the Literature
Why Mergers?
Reasons for Failure of Mergers
Attributes Needed by Companies Today
Moving Into New Markets
Corporate Culture - Integration Issues
HR - The International M&A
Communication During the Merger and Acquisition Process
Summary and Conclusion
From the Paper "In the international merger and acquisition there are many thing that must be given vital consideration as this work has shown. There are pre-merger considerations as well as considerations during and after the merger in terms of integration, communication, and the responsibilities that HR has in terms of harmonization in the merged corporation. This work has listed the foremost reason for failures of mergers and as well has stated what can be done to avoid these failures. The organization must understand the rationale or strategy that underpins the deal as well as the external constraints and opportunities that exist. It is critical that cultural due diligence be carried out and that this be done prior to the merger in effecting programs for integration that can be put into action immediately after the merger. New management teams need to be appointed quickly and at all levels and at the same time realistic synergy targets must be identified. It is necessary that communication be both consistent and truthful and that the company realize that HR is integral to the merger and acquisition process. While learning the languages that exist in the multilingual environment are preferable, this is not always possible and the use of interpreters is both effective and successful as a means of communication. "
Abstract This paper discusses some of the difficulties that arise when there are many different cultures and nationalities present within a classroom. The paper points out how different cultures may misinterpret gestures and behaviors and explores some of the approaches available for resolving the conflicts that arise from these misinterpretations.
From the Paper "According to the United States 2000 Census, from 1900 to 2000, the number of non-Southern states with populations of at least 10 percent races other than white increased from 2 to 26, reflecting the spread of diversity across the country. During these ten years, the Hispanic population more than doubled. Minority children accounted for 98 percent of the growth in the child population during the 1990s. Only 200,000 of the 8.7 million children added to the population between 1990 and 2000 were non-Hispanic white children. Racial diversity among children is increasing at a fast pace. Minority children, any group other than non-Hispanic white, accounted for 39 percent of the population under 18 in 2000, compared with 31 percent in 1990. ?n?nRacial and Hispanic minorities account for a significantly larger share of children than of adults. In 2000, about 39 percent of children were minorities, compared with 28 percent of adults."
Abstract The following paper examines the educational system from the perspectives of multi-culturalism, liberalism and reforms. The thoughts and theories of Allen Bloom, Audre Lorde and Martha Craven Nussbaum are drawn upon.
From the Paper "Allen Bloom was of the view that our education system was primarily based on the concept of relativism and that we were not encouraging students to think clearly and to form their own views on things. He believed that too often the students lack an opinion on a certain major issue because they feel it would be wrong to judge a situation, rather it would be better to view a situation in relative terms and thus they let their thoughts get overshadowed by their desire to be liberal. He speaks against the idea of liberalism which he felt stifles creative thinking and makes students feel that it is unfair to have solid view on a certain thing."
Tags: tolerance, American, mind, judgmental, alcoholics, culture, absolutist, moral
