Reflective Essay 2

In my essay I will define each of the terms (stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination) plus I will give an example and say how my learning will help me in my society.

First prejudice is an opinion that you have about something without knowing anything about it  for example He was prejudiced to give her the job only on her looks. Great you think she got the job! but what about her qualifications?

Second discrimination is when you treat someone bad and don’t like them just because of their race, gender etc. For example I hate you because of your skin color.

Next stereotyping is when you judge a group of people who are different from you the same as “all Americans are fat “and “all Arabs are terrorists”  

 What I learn from my studies is not to just have one opinion about all people, I learn to treat people as individuals regardless of their background, skin color’s or gender

In conclusion I think those three terms are the reason of racism and when people stereotyping, when people prejudice and when people discrimination it always Couse problems between people. People should think positive about other races and look at the good side of it.

LSS 2053 Cultural Diversity Course Goal 2

LSS 2053 Course Goal 1 Revision

Answer the following revision questions in paragraphs of about 50 words each. In your answers you should use examples from your own experience where possible.

 

1.      Which types of Cultural Diversity exist at ADMC? Give an example from each of the ten categories in your table of ten. Say whether each one is a Challenge or a Benefit.

There are many types of cultural diversity in ADMC such as English, Indian, American, Arab and Philippines.

Language, they all speak English plus their mother language if found.

Religion, some are Christians and some are Hindus, but the majority are Muslims

Each different type of culture has its own traditional, food and music.  

 

 

2.      Define and give an example of Acculturation.

 

It’s the process of adopting and excepting the behavior, religion and beliefs, in another words getting used to the way people are, but keeping the same identity. For example in England there are many people of different cultures adopted the main culture while keeping their own for example: African English, Chinese English or Indian English.

 

3.      Explain how child-raising in different cultures can have an effect on personality.

All humans are the same when born, but childrearing in different societies causes deviations in behavior and personalities from each other, which the child adopt

 

 

 

4.      Explain the difference between a “melting pot” and a “garden salad” related to immigration to a country such as UK, USA, and Australia for example.

 A long time ago in the USA all immigrants from other societies would learn to be American and forget their own culture, which was the melting pot where different societies are mixed and become the same. Nowadays they learn to be American and keep their own culture and that is the garden salad where different societies come together in coordination

 

 

 

5.      How can Multiculturalism have a positive effect on a large company?

Because they have new way of thinking, better way to solve problems and helps gain experience and new ideas. 

Advantages and Disadvantages of Cultural Diversity

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Cultural Diversity.

In this essay I will explain the advantages and disadvantages of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi, which I witness on a daily basis, and I will give my opinions and recommendations towards the end of my essay.

Cultural diversity is defined as cultural differences that exist in the world, a society, or an institution. The phrase cultural diversity is sometimes misused to mean the variety of human societies or cultures in a specific region, or in the world as a whole.

There are many challenges that can be negative aspects or disadvantages, for example racism, habits, losing identity, losing tradition and language barriers. My personal experience was that I met one person who could not speak either Arabic or English, only their own language, which is a disadvantage in such a multi-cultural environment.

In the other hand we have many benefits and advantages such as a lot of different food selection from many cultures, plus different life styles, different ways of thinking and solution to problems. I think there are so many things we can learn from other cultures, such as understanding and respect.

In conclusion I believe that cultural diversity has more advantages than disadvantages, if you look at the beneficial side of it, we get to learn from and learn about other cultures, which is always very interesting.  

My Friends Cultural Backgrounds

	Daniel	Jenny	Faisal	Tjorbian	Klaus	Bilal
Gender	Male	Female	Male	Male	Male	Male
Religion	Christian	Christian	Muslim	Christian	Christian	Hindu
Nationality	British	British	Emirati	Swedish	German	Indian
Language	English	English	Arabic	Swedish	German	Hindi
Traditional Clothes	No official national dress	No official national dress	Kandora	Waistcoat	Leder-hosen	Turban
Traditions	Christmas	Christmas	Camel racing	Midsummer	Oktoberfest	Diwali
Food	Yorkshire Puddings	Sheppard’s pie	Harees	Black Pudding	Saurcraut (sour cabbage)	Curry

Multiculturalism, Assimulation and Acculturation

Quiz – What are Multiculturalism, Assimilation and Acculturation?

True or False? If FALSE, write the TRUE answer.

 

1.       A Multicultural society can be described as a society with a single set of values.	False A Multicultural society can be described as a society with a multiple set of values.
2.       A “salad bowl” represents varied and separate cultures.	true
3.       One aspect of Multiculturalism is respecting different cultures.	true
4.       Cultural Diversity can be represented by a “melting pot”	False Assimilation can be represented by a “melting pot”
5.       Acculturation means learning the culture of your birth country.	False Acculturation means learning the culture of your host country.

 

Define in your own words:

1.       “Melting Pot”           A place where immigrants of different cultures or races form an integrated society

2.       “Salad Bowl”             Each culture keeps its own distinct qualities   

3.       “Assimilation”           The blending or fusing of minority groups into the dominant society

4.       “Acculturation”         Is the exchange of cultural features that results when groups of individuals having different cultures come into continuous first hand contact; the original cultural patterns of either or both groups may be altered, but the groups remain distinct

5.       “Enculturation”        Is the process by which a person learns the requirements of the culture by which he or she is surrounded, and acquires values and behaviours that are appropriate or necessary in that culture    

Complete the sentence with words from the text:

Acculturation often results in changes to ___culture_________________, ___________psychological____________and _______________behaviour____________________, as well as changes in food, _____clothes_______________ and _______langauge___________________________.

Give a synonym:

varied	diverse	respect	honor	dominate	control
multiple	many	central	main	interacting	cooperating
specific	exactly	represents	Show	adopt	except

 

Give the opposite:

varied	simmer	respect	disrespect	gradually	instantly
multiple	single	common	rare	dominant group	Minority group
specific	random	contrasted with	In similarity with	adopt	Abandon

 

Culture and Personality in Anthropology

 

Read the section about Culture and Personality in Anthropology. Answer these questions about that section:-

1.       Define “Anthropology” in your own words                                                                                            The scientific study of the origin, the behavior, and the physical, social, and cultural development of humans

 

2.       Define “movement” in this context

3.       What do you understand by “socialization of children” Give an example

Is teaching them about their mother country

4.       Read this sentence again and give examples of childrearing in different societies and cultures: “socialization creates personality patterns. It helps shape people’s emotions, thoughts, behaviors, cultural values and norms to fit into and function as productive members in the surrounding human society. The study of culture and personality demonstrates that different socialization practices such as childrearing in different societies (cultures) result in different personality types.”

An example of childrearing in different societies would be; in my society we are encouraged not to interact with women and to be segregated, whereas in western society it is different and men and women mix everyday.

5.       Read this sentence again and say to what extent you agree: “all humans are the same when born, but childrearing in different societies causes deviations in behavior and personalities from each other.”

I agree fully with this statement as I truly believe that we are all born the same and that it is the way we are brought up that shapes us as a person.  We are brought up with values and respect, but if we did not have these guidelines then we would be completely different people today.

 

6.       Reflect on the reading above. Can you see a link between your culture and your personality? Think about that in relation to your own culture first, and then think about personality and culture in a different society. Reflect. Give examples.

In my culture we are taught mainly about respect and tolerance. We are brought up with strong values and guidelines in relation to religion. As religion is a huge part of my culture and beliefs, I cherish my values and therefore I am the person I have become today.