Community Isolation: Cultural Safety Issues

This essay will offer the rational for selecting this particular group and critically discuss their vulnerability. This essay will also discuss the factors that relate to their vulnerability as well as the impact this has on their overall health and wellbeing. This will be followed by discussions of

They may have different religious beliefs which could mean that they are not allowed to take part in certain activities or they may have to undertake daily tasks that we don’t need to.

A new set of manners and perhaps even a new set of ethics to make it in the new world. They could have no idea where to go. Socially they could be disrespected and unwanted by others in their new community and have a hard time making friends and run the risk of never seeing their family

* Work prospects; social exclusion, inappropriate social behaviours, poor education, lack of experience and training

Native Americans on the reservations are at socially and economically disadvantage compared to persons who reside in metropolitan cities. Life advancement opportunities and individual accountability for better living standards are almost non-existence in many Native American communities. The environment that is around young adolescents are very

Language is the primary problem. It is very difficult for new immigrants to settle down with poor English skill. As a new immigrant, I am an example. By the time I came to Canada, I needed a place to live, because of my poor English, my seeking was

In addition, American Indian teenagers are more likely to encounter a crisis outside the homebased situation (Evans-Campbell et al,

his or her family and tribal or village context. The BIE has disrupted the lives of many children

Native American communities experience high rates of poverty, substance abuse, suicide, and violent crime. Nearly one quarter of the Native American population lives under the national poverty level. These numbers are over ten percent higher than the national average for all populations which is 14%. The BIA and other government agencies are committed to ensuring Indian communities have a culturally appropriate education that will prepare them to be productive citizens and leaders in their communities and the building blocks needed to build more prosperous Indian communities and economies.

flee from their birth homes, wishing for a better life. Many parents seek to find a life for their

Cultural practices cause some problems for families because their way of living or morals may not be accepted. Some immigrants relocate to North America for employment; however immigrants want to share their beliefs with their families. Families want to continue to practice their religion, eat the same food, and discipline their children according to their culture.

When people find it hard to assimilate in society or to be accepted, either because of their race or culture,

Social problems, such as family poverty, unemployment, crime, discrimination, drug abuse, and poor health care exist in every setting, whether urban, suburban or rural. These problems affect children development and may become a profound obstacle for their growth. That is why understanding all the negative factors of the area of living is vital for parents who want successfully raise their children.

There are important sociodemographic factors such as younger age, access to resources like food, family support, skilled medical

Major life circumstances e.g. a death in the family or moving to a different country. This will make the individuals life more difficult both emotionally and socially e.g. a death in the family may leave the child in deep depression and have a direct affect in their school work. Children may only overcome this when they have the right support in place for them.