component of Indian culture. Lomay and Hinkebein (2006) write, “From a pragmatic prospective, this might mean allowing time for the Navajo patient and his or her family to consult with a traditional healer prior to pursuing a more mainstream course of treatment” (p. 39). By giving the individual time, you are allowing them to reach a sense of “balance” that main in fact improve therapeutic outcomes (Lomay & Hinkebein, 2006). Biological Variations in the American Indian Culture The American Indian biological
My cultural identity is Creole. It is combined from many descendants of European, Africans, French, Spanish, and American Indians. The Indian Culture I have chosen is also very diverse. They are combined with a composite mixture of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism religions. Each has resulted into the exclusive – Indian Culture. Every religion in India has its own favorite ingredients, flavorings, and cooking methods. Their use of creamy or dry sauces, spices, and curries on both meats and
The Cherokee was one of the many native american tribes that was affected by the arrival of the europeans and colonization. The Cherokee culture was a typical culture like any other native american tribe. They spoke the language that is known as Tsalagi. They harvested beans, corn and squash most commonly known to Cherokee as “The Three Sisters”. They also had their own ways of doing things such as their own philosophy and hunting style. The Cherokee philosophy is known as “the right way” which is
As Aurobindo’s magnificent defence of Indian culture matters very much to us in another, much more important respect also – it is the corner-stone of his criticism of the Western Civilization. It could even be asserted that it is his incomparable mastery of India’s great cultural, philosophical and religious achievements – Vedas, Upanishads, religion, poetry, philosophy, painting, sculpture, Ramayana and Mahabharata, all of which Archer rejects as a repulsive mass of unspeakable barbarism in one
Indian Culture in Punishment by Rabindranath Tagore Punishment, by Rabindranath Tagore, is a short story involving Indian culture and a dilemma for two brothers. Dukhiram and Chidam slaved in the fields all day, as their wives would fight and scream at each other at the house. One day the brothers came home to their wives with no food awaiting them. Dukhiram, furious and enraged, asked his wife where the food was. Radha, his wife, said sarcastically," Where is the food? You didn't give
Culture in definition is: “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time” (Merriam-Webster’s Learner’s Dictionary). Thus, based on these certain beliefs, customs, traditions, and arts, a person’s thoughts, ideas, and views can be greatly affected since they lived with a lifestyle based around a specific culture. Therefore, it can be coherent that the culture of a person is paramount to one’s views of the world and of others as seen throughout many texts such as
schools. Him, his younger sister (Margaret), and his two sons (James and Jesse) work extensively in projects involving preservation of Abenaki culture and language and traditional native skills. Joseph Bruchac influenced Native Culture
and values common to my family of origin. I will be using Purnell's Model of cultural competency and will explain the major assumptions of the model in relevance to my culture. The purpose of this paper is to provide the reader with a quick overview of the Asian Indian culture. One must be aware of their own culture and the culture of others in order to offer competent and culturally sensitive care and understand how their cultural beliefs may affect their health. (Leuning, Swiggum, Wiegert, and McCullough-Zander
has a vast array of religions and languages with Hindi being the most popular. The Hindu culture is a culture of love, respect, honoring others and humbling one's own ego so that the inner nature, which is naturally pure and modest, will shine forth (Mailerindia Infotek Limited). Hindi is a kind and peaceful religion. It is only fitting to combine a temperate religion with a humble society of people. Indians were raised to treat their elders with respect and to always be humble to guests. Strangers
issues within the Romanian and Indian culture, progressing then to understand the leadership that each culture creates and attracts. I will also present a set of potential solutions for each of them individually, and for working together, as well as make comparisons between my findings and Hofstede’s. Leadership in Romania is built upon the belief in a higher ordeal, therefore either on religion, or a feeling of servitude towards God, or for the benefit of culture. The leadership that appeals to