Cultural Identity
In the case of Justine, cultural / religious beliefs could stand in the way of saving Justine's life. But if her grandmother insists that cultural beliefs (cutting the skin to open a place for surgery of the heart will ruin her life when reincarnation happens) prevent the possibility of closing the hole in her heart, and the mother of Justine agrees, healthcare professionals have no choice but to postpone surgery for the hole in the heart muscle. It is not the place of estern medicine to pass judgment on Laotian / Buddhist values and beliefs, no matter that a child's life may hang in the balance.

In the case of the Puerto Rican immigrant, who resists coming to the doctor's office for reasons that are very vague, she clearly has an aversion to modern medical procedures. If she truly has diabetes, hypertension, asthma and depression, she is in dire straits…...

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Gilbert, M. Jean. (2009). A Manager's Guide to Cultural Competence Education for Health Care

Professionals. The California Endowment. Retrieved December 7, 2011, from   (1).pdf.http://www.calendow.org/uploadedfiles/managers_guide_cultural_competence 

Yee, Barbara W.K. (2008). Health and Health Care of Southeast Asian-American Elders:

Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong and Laotian Elders. University of Texas Medical

Therefore, the selection of historiographies used to create school curricula and to inform pedagogy should be carefully selected and from as many perspectives as possible. Cultural identity does not have to be created in opposition to others. Too often, cultural identity is based on boundaries and borders rather than on commonalities.
elying on singular interpretations of potentially biased historians is particularly problematic when issues of power and social control are taken into consideration. American public schools should be especially aware of how knowledge, power, and social control are closely interwoven. Even teachers of young children can become more aware of differential access to social and cultural capital: the means by which the rich become richer. Public schools should promote a cultural identity that is keenly aware of the problems with traditional pedagogy, traditional definitions of "culture," and traditional ways of disseminating culture.

Giroux (1999) notes that educators may need to question…...

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References

Aloni, N. (1999). Humanistic education. Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Education. Retrieved Mar 24, 2007 at http://www.vusst.hr/ENCYCLOPAEDIA/main.htm

Giroux, H.A. (1999). Cultural studies as public pedagogy. Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Education. Retrieved Mar 24, 2007 at http://www.vusst.hr/ENCYCLOPAEDIA/main.htm

Mazzotti, T.B. (1999). Constructivism. Encyclopedia of Philosophy of Education. Retrieved Mar 24, 2007 at http://www.vusst.hr/ENCYCLOPAEDIA/main.htm

Even with the fact that he feels that he would honor his father by taking on an attitude that would make it possible for him to discover that his engali background plays an essential role in shaping his character, Gogol simply discovers that he is a more complex individual and that it would be impossible for him to only identify with one geographical location.
Anzia Yezierska's story "Children of Loneliness" is relatively similar to the Namesake when considering that it also deals with topics like alienation from one's family and the struggle to find one's personal identity. Rachel Ravinsky, the central character in the story, feels that it would only be natural for her to abandon principles instilled in her by her parents in order to be able to adopt more 'American' ideas. oth Rachel and Gogol have a tendency to regard ideas expressed by their parents as being limiting…...

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Yezierska, Anzia, "Children of loneliness: stories of immigrant life in America," (Funk & Wagnalls company, 1923)

Dir. Mira Nair, the Namesake. Fox Searchlight Pictures, 2007

S. without fluent English language skills.
I have always felt that my upbringing allowed me the maximum possible benefit of American society without detracting from my ability to appreciate my culture of origin. In that regard, I have always felt very confident in public and in my interpersonal relationships; I have never felt like an immigrant or a foreign national and part of my personal identity definitely includes "American" components that are less often shared by those who were not born in this country. On the other hand, I have also always maintained strong ties to my culture of origin, particularly within my extended family relations and in our respective homes. Especially during Hispanic holidays and other social occasions, the events taking place in my parents' home could easily be envisioned as occurring in another country.

While all of us sometimes converse amongst one another in English, particularly important (or difficult or…...

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References

Healey JF. (2003). Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class: The Sociology of Group Conflict

and Change. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge.

Macionis J. (2003). Sociology. Princeton, NJ: Pearson.

Schaefer RT. (2002). Racial and Ethnic Groups. New York: Harper Collins.

Cultural Identity: Exploring the Diversity Within
Cultural identity is a complex and multifaceted aspect of human existence that encompasses the beliefs, traditions, values, customs, and practices that shape individuals and communities. It is rooted in shared experiences, history, language, religion, and heritage, shaping our sense of self and belonging in the world. Our cultural identity influences how we perceive ourselves and others, our behavior, interactions, and relationships, as well as our attitudes and worldview.

One of the most distinguishing features of cultural identity is its dynamic nature, constantly evolving and adapting in response to social, economic, political, and environmental changes. It is not static or monolithic but is shaped by individual experiences, personal choices, and external influences. As individuals navigate and negotiate their identities in an increasingly globalized world, cultural identity becomes a site of contestation, negotiation, and redefinition.

Cultural identity is not limited to one's ethnic or national background but can encompass…...

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Hall, Stuart. \"Cultural Identity and Diaspora.\" Identity: Community, Culture, Difference, edited by Jonathan Rutherford, Lawrence & Wishart, 1990, pp. 222-237.Bhabha, Homi K. \"The Location of Culture.\" Routledge Classics, Routledge, 1994.Anderson, Benedict. \"Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism.\" Verso Books, 1983.Gupta, Akhil and James Ferguson. \"Culture, Power, Place: Ethnography at the End of an Era.\" Cultural Anthropology, vol. 9, no. 1, 1994, pp. 1-29.Anzaldúa, Gloria. \"Borderlands/La Frontera: The New Mestiza.\" Aunt Lute Books, 1987.

Abstract This paper addresses the significance of ethnic or cultural identity. It deals with the identity of socially advantaged as well as disadvantaged groups and my relation to them. Additionally, it highlights the significance of the self-identity concept. The Multidimensional Model of Racial Identity (MMRI), put forward by Smith, Sellers, Shelton and colleagues (1998), has been utilized to address all of the above aspects. The paper further explains the model, applying its dimensions to various self-identity aspects. Finally, the paper delves into the way such identity-related aspects intersect with one another.
Introduction
Identity is multifaceted in nature: it may be relational and circumstantial, as well as concurrently permanent, changing and dynamic. Identity development occurs via a process of socialization. It may or may not be self-established. It is, rather frequently, employed in the labeling and categorization of persons believed to possess oppositional or dual differences. Additionally, identity represents a construct applied in creating social orders of dominance…...

Kymlicka is onto a good point in mentioning how Canada's social welfare system is a fairly unique benefit, springing from a uniquely Canadian attitude towards its citizens and the role of the state in the lives of its citizens. Kymlicka helps his constructive definition of Canadians by pointing out that they are almost unique in the OECD by not dismantling their social welfare benefits in the 1990's. Whether one agrees or disagrees with this definition, it is worth explaining why Canada has stood out from other OECD countries in this sense while maintaining high growth. Instead, Kymlicka reverts to the point about the United States, and the differentiation in social welfare systems -- again bolstering the image of Canada as 'not the United States.'

Kymlicka is on much stronger ground when talking about diversity within Canada. This is a more historically- and culturally-based method to explain how Canada is developing its…...

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Gaines, BJ. "Duverger's Law and the Meaning of Canadian Exceptionalism." Comparative Political Studies (1999): 835-861.

Kymlicka, W. "Being Canadian." Kymlicka, W. Government and Opposition. Oxford: Blackwell, 2003. 357-386.

Studlar, DT. "Canadian Exceptionalism: Explaining Differences over Time in Provincial and Federal Voter Turnout." Canadian Journal of Political Science (2001): 299-319.

Defining and Describing Culture

acial/Cultural Identity Development Model
There are five distinct stages found within the racial/cultural identity development model. These stages include conformity, dissonance, resistance and immersion, introspection and integrative awareness. Not all individuals of a racial/cultural minority experience all of these stages -- some stages can last considerably longer than others and it is possible for people to vacillate between stages. However, the initial stage is conformity to the behavior, norms, and values of a dominant culture on the part of an individual who is a racial or cultural minority. The individual identifies with the dominant culture and wants to fit into it and perceives himself as though he were a part of this dominant culture. It is not uncommon for people to experience shame and negative feelings about both themselves and their minority racial/cultural group in this stage.

The next stage is dissonance, which is a crucial stage because it is the point…...

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References

Baden, A.L. (2002). The psychological adjustment of transracial adoptees: an application of the cultural-racial identity model. Journal of Social Distress and the Homeless. 11(2), 167-191.

Pruyn, P.W. (2011). Identity development models. Developmental Observer. Retrieved from http://developmentalobserver.blog.com/2011/12/01/identity-development-models/

Hall & amirez (1993) define cultural identity as the "set of behaviors, beliefs, values, and norms defined by the ethnic group(s) to which we belong and develop through the process of growing up" (p. 613). The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) identify the accumulated knowledge, unique skills, and unique values as markers of cultural identity (2009). Generally, cultural identity can be conceived of as the group of which an individual calls herself a part. With this label come specific traditions, languages, food, clothing, grooming habits, music, and other cultural markers.
In contrast to this relatively stable notion of cultural identity, Fierlbeck (1996) argues that culture is ever-changing, "continually fluctuating and metamorphosing" (p. 12). She also states that cultures are constantly 'bumping into' eachother, overlapping and shifting (Fierlbeck, 1996). In short, Fierlbeck (1996) argues against the usefulness of the term "cultural identity," positing that identies are just as…...

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Buriel, Raymond. (1993). "Acculturation, Respect for Cultural Differences, and Biculturalism

Among Three Generations of Mexican-American and Euro American School Children."

The Journal of Genetic Psychology, 154(4), 531-543.

Fierlbeck, Katherine. (1996). "The Ambivalent Potential of Cultural Identity." Canadian Journal

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History establishes that communities develop identities through economic and social necessity. A much more current view of nationalism than in Anderson might read as follows:

The national world order is a distinct from, and in opposition to, other world orders. It claims, and effectively controls, all land surface on Earth. The national world order is an autonomy-minimizing world order. It sets rigid limits on which states are legitimate, and in effect suppresses all non-nation states, and refuses to grant them superiority or soveriengty.

States are historically linked to one single tangible territory. Despite its association with war, a world order of nation states minimizes territorial conflict - at least compared to a world of expansionist universalist states (empires of conquest).

State formation is limited to one type of group: nations or peoples. These groups have distinct characteristics: permanence, transgenerationality, and long-term convergence around a core culture that survives temporary change.

In consequence, states in…...

Part 1: Presentation The Defying Empire exhibition showcases the works of tens of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists from all over Australia (National Gallery of Australia [NGA], 2017). Held to commemorate the 1967 referendum that allowed indigenous people to be included in the national census, the exhibition is aimed at celebrating the cultural identity and historical tribulations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Indigenous communities in Australia have historically been subjected to racism and discrimination, experiences which have negatively affected their health wellbeing.
Of the several artworks presented during the exhibition, one that stood out is the Black Dog, a work produced by Archie Moore. The image embodies the racism faced by Aboriginals and Torres Strait Islanders. As Moore explains, the dog’s skin was not dark enough; hence, boot polish was applied to make it blacker. This further enriches the racial connotation intended to be projected by the image.…...

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2012). The health and welfare of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Retrieved from  

Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet. (2015). Summary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health. Retrieved from  http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.au/health - facts/summary

Balaratnasingam, S., Anderson, L., Janca, A., & Lee, J. (2015). Towards culturally appropriate assessment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social and emotional wellbeing. Australasian Psychiatry, 23(6), 626-629.

Best, O., & Fredericks, B. (2014). Yatdjuligin: Aboriginal and Torres Islander nursing and midwifery care. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Brown, H., McPherson, G., Peterson, R., Newman, V., & Cranmer, B. (2012). Our land, our language: Connecting dispossession and health equity in an indigenous context. CJNR, 44(2), 44-63.

Chalmers, K., Bond, K., Jorm, A., Kelly, C., Kitchener, B., & Williams-Tchen, A. (2014). Providing culturally appropriate mental health first aid to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander adolescent: development of expert consensus guidelines. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 8(1), 6.

Congress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Nurses and Midwives. (2015). CATSINaM definition of cultural safety. Retrieved from http://catsinam.org.au/policy/cultural- safety

Douglas, V. (2013). Introduction to Aboriginal health and health care in Canada: Bridging health and healing. New York: Springer.http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/[email protected]/lookup/4704.0Chapter715Oct+2010 

Rather than hope for a new life, it is Ona's tragic suicide that introduces us to Ng's Bone. The novel takes place for the most part in San Francisco's Chinatown, where we observe Leila, Ona's sister, deconstructs detail after detail in an attempt to find the reason for her sister's death. In so doing, Leila finds that she must try and reconcile her Chinese heritage with her American identity, without, in the modern Chinese-American community, going too far in either direction.

Unlike Love Medicine, which is ultimately a linear story that takes many loops into the past between beginning and end, Bone's structure is more circular beginning and ending very close to the same point in time. At the beginning of the novel, as a modern Chinese-American woman, we learn that she is not the deferential stereotype of a Chinese daughter, who lashed out at her father in a store. Saying,…...

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Works Cited

Erdrich, Louise. Love Medicine.

Hong Kingston, Maxine. The Woman Warrior.

Ng, Fae. Bone.

" Taking into consideration these three stages, I would position myself in the second stage - that of cultural identity search. I am aware of my cultural background and I always have been, but the fact that I live in the multicultural American society made it hard for me to fully embrace my cultural heritage. I am at a stage in my life when I feel the need to understand my culture in order to better understand who I am. The fact that I am aware of my cultural appurtenance does not mean that I completely embrace my cultural identity. Learning about my cultural heritage is the path towards better understanding who I am and identifying myself with the cultural group that I belong to.
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Culture of Pakistan, available at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Pakistan;

Sharmeen, Hassan, the Pakistani identity crisis, available at http://www.pakistanlink.com/Letters/2004/oct04/08/04.html;

Chapter 4, Cultural Patterns andCcommunication: Foundations.

Chapter 6, Cultural Identity, Cultural iases, and Intercultural…...

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Culture of Pakistan, available at  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_Pakistan ;

Sharmeen, Hassan, the Pakistani identity crisis, available at http://www.pakistanlink.com/Letters/2004/oct04/08/04.html;

Chapter 4, Cultural Patterns andCcommunication: Foundations.

Chapter 6, Cultural Identity, Cultural Biases, and Intercultural Contact.

Introduction

Cultural Identity

Cultural identity is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses an individual's sense of belonging to a particular culture or group. It is shaped by a wide range of factors, including language, religion, customs, values, beliefs, and traditions. Cultural identity provides individuals with a sense of continuity and stability, and it can influence their behavior, attitudes, and aspirations.



The study of cultural identity has become increasingly important in recent years as globalization has led to increased intercultural contact and exchange. Understanding cultural identity is essential for effective communication, conflict resolution, and social harmony. It also has implications for education, healthcare, and other areas of public policy.



In this introduction, we will explore the concept of cultural identity, its importance, and its implications for individuals and society. We will also discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that cultural identity presents in a globalized world.


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Primary Sources Immigrant Life in the United States: Voices and Perspectives (Library of Congress) TED Talk: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on \"The Danger of a Single Story\" (TED) Poem: \"Since Feeling Is First\" by Gwendolyn Brooks (Poetry Foundation) Response: Are We All Immigrants? (PBS American Experience) Cultural Identity in the Metropolitan Museum of Art\'s Collection (Metropolitan Museum of Art)MLA Citations: Library of Congress. \"Immigrant Life in the United States: Voices and Perspectives.\" Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/collections/immigrant-life-in-the-united-states/. Accessed date. Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi. \"The Danger of a Single Story.\" TED, www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_diverse_perspectives&autoplay=true. Accessed date. Brooks, Gwendolyn. \"Since Feeling Is First.\" Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46356/since-feeling-is-first. Accessed date. PBS American Experience. \"Response: Are We All Immigrants?\" PBS, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/response-are-we-all-immigrants/. Accessed date. Metropolitan Museum of Art. \"Cultural Identity in the Metropolitan Museum of Art\'s Collection.\" The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search!/?ft=cultural+identity&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1. Accessed date.

Abstract This paper discusses all the facets and considerations inherent to a cultural identity essay. Namely, the paper describes the importance of cultural identity, the definition of cultural identity, and examples of cultural identity—both theoretical and literal examples in the world today. This paper seeks to show how one’s cultural identity is so much more than just a melee of one’s race, environment and heritage. Cultural identity is made up of so many factors and influences, both positive and negative, and both direct and covert. This paper sheds light on how one’s cultural identity manifests and how the cultural identity of two people from the same family can be slightly or tremendously different, as a result of a difference of lived experiences and preferences. Finally, this paper investigates some of the more dominant theories of cultural identity.

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One’s cultural identity is closely connected to one’s social identity. This is because…...

The term global perspective actually has a few different meanings, depending on the discipline.  It can refer to an individual’s personal lens and how they view the globe; to various perspectives about an issue from around the globe; and to views linked to globalization and the impact of individual or nation-wide actions on the world and its inhabitants.   We are going to provide a range of topic suggestions that incorporate all of these different definitions of global perspectives, with the most suggestions coming from the last topic, as it is the most commonly used across academic disciplines.

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