United states is a country with a lot of diversity. This is the place where all the cultures get blended, creating even new cultures. In this country many cultures had blended, but there are some people who are ignorants. They don’t get the idea of combining their cultures with other’s culture, as they think that what their culture has made up for them is perfect and should be respected. All cultures and their people should be respected because all these traditions and cultures get there to contribute
multiculturalism? “Cultural differences should not separate us from each other, but rather cultural diversity brings a collective strength that can benefit all of humanity.” Also: “Intercultural dialogue is the best guarantee of a more peaceful, just and sustainable world.” Robert Alan (American writer, artist and social activist; 1922-1978) Multiculturalism phenomenon is inherent in human society since the man known commodity exchange, private property and the state. The cultural, ethnic and religious
Thinking about diversity and inclusion 1. What are the dimensions of cultural diversity? Identify and briefly explain the dimensions by referencing both textbooks. The dimensions of cultural diversity consist of in the diverse cultures in the world. The diversity is the different race, gender, age, ethical, language, religion, education, and more. The geographic region and the social roll are the result of the cultural diversity in the world. The diversity is variable and depends of the human’s
Cultural Diversity in Nursing Care An Analysis The United States is a country comprised of dozens of different cultures. The definition of this nation has, at its basis, a strong element of diversity. From its incipience as a country, the U.S. has thus promoted, above all, acceptance of all cultures, and has taken unique elements from these cultures and placed them towards building a varied, strong, and accepting society. Today, the nursing field is one of the few that must be aware of differences
Diversity is one of the main things that separates people from each other in society. There are many ways diversity can be seen, either by, culture, nationality, status in society, or by gender. A visible diversity many people commonly see is culture diversity. Culture is simply, people's way of life. Culture is what distinguishes people; some may say it creates an invisible line between people. Many cultures are not accepted due to the fact that their beliefs, traditions, or practice are different
Introduction Globalization has changed the way we live. The population demographic of United States is changing at a fast pace as every year people from different cultural and ethnic background are immigrating to the United States. By 2020, the number of ethnic minority in the United States will grow up to 35%. Immigration is an ongoing process and has brought a variety of culture and knowledge to the United States. The diversity of population is affecting the healthcare delivery system in the country. Nurses
than forty years, the United States we know today may look a little different. The latest prediction states that America’s population will climb from roughly two hundred and fifty million to four hundred million come 2050 (Passel and Cohn. 2008). A majority of this exponential growth is attributed to immigrants. Caucasian citizens have remained the majority in America since the very beginning. However, in 2050 Caucasian individuals will be the new minority within the United States. These future predictions
Diversity in literature has increased over the years, but there still a lot of change and improvement to make in diversity. In children’s literature is not just about race and ethnicity, it can also include, sexuality, gender, cultural, and religious aspects. It is important for children to be able to reflect themselves in different stories and to also learn about other cultures. If books are more diverse it can improve children's behavior, beliefs, and education towards different multicultural societies
Intercultural Communication in Healthcare Intercultural Communication in Healthcare In a culture as diverse as the United States it is of utmost importance that individuals in settings such as the health care field learn to communicate with people from different cultures. This type of setting offers many chances for misunderstanding, miscommunication, and mistrust. It is imperative for the health care field to have an effective strategy to minimize these negative consequences of poor intercultural
Diversity is defined as “a state of being different” however, the meaning extends further than just culture and race. It is a concept which revolves around acceptance and respect. Understanding each individual, their tradition, their belief, their uniqueness, and their importance in the community builds up the true meaning of diversity. The concept “Value of Diversity” refers to, understanding each other and moving beyond religion and culture to appreciate the person’s principles and their presence