... To begin, Haitian culture is a very diverse and was engrained into me as I grew up, being that I had a Haitian mother. One of the most diverse things about the culture and one thing that many people can agree with, is the food. As for me, that's one of my favorite things about being Haitian-Dominican decent as I get to eat the amazing food. But another culture who's food is a big part of their being, are Asians and their style of cooking and what they eat and what they make, and etc. So I thought, why not visit or get in depth with another culture whose food is a huge part of their being. And for this paper, I've decided to get into Asian food and how it differs from my culture as well as the importance it plays in their culture. To continue, as I began to think of where I can go to try real Asian food to really speak on for this essay, I remembered about my neighbor. My neighbor whom is of Chinese descent owns restaurant called 'Asia Town'. When I approached him about wanting to learn about different Asian foods and taste them, he invited me for a free meal at his restaurant to try some of his popular dishes. He even explained to me that a lot of his food is cooked by himself and though he gets help from his mother, he makes sure to keep the 'Asian style' in his food. A lot of popular buffets make their food 'mainstream' according to him and he mentioned to me, his restaurant was the best place to try real Asian food. Furthermore, as I entered his...
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...The first concept “model minority” describes the culture expectation established on Asian Americans as a society that each person will be intelligent, wealthy, hard working, obedient, and civilized. Although many people perceive Asian Americans intelligent as well as successful, there are still many Asians in America that are struggling. From the excerpt above, it states that “ My culture is pretty strict, so beating is an everyday thing for us.” The idea that Samoan culture is strict can coincide with other Asian cultures that have heavy discipline as well. On page 268, The concept “phuc duc” applies to people who have a considerable amount of good luck and fortune from honorable or sacrificing behaviors. According to the text on page 262, “phuc duc” concept originated from Vietnam and it is part of a component to dictate a person’s destiny. Also, mostly women in Vietnam are the one who acquire the good luck and the luck is then passed down in their generation. In relation to the text and the excerpt above “ Another majority of Samoans that leave to the U.S. is because of scholarships to play football,” describes the sacrifice of Samoans leaving their homeland in order to play a sport that can lead to greater success in...
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...Asian American only make up 5% of the U.S population. However, they are the fastest growing racial minority group, with a projected twofold growth by 2050 (Goyal, pg 92). Among that, Asian Indian is the second largest subgroup (Goyal, pg 92). The Asian Indian culture is rich in tradition, especially during the prenatal period. In order to deliver a comprehensive and patient-centered health care, nurses ought to have a generalized cultural awareness and sensitivity to make appropriate and effective nursing interventions. Indian culture is traditional. Some birthing practices are upheld and passed on from ancestor’s experience and shared belief. Moreover, Indian culture is collectivism, which emphasize cohesion and priority of family goals (Goyal,...
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...Memorandum To: Professor Sandra Moses From: Business Communication Team 1 Date: September 22, 2014 Subject: Asian Business Culture Please review this memo to prepare yourself for interaction with business partners in China, Thailand and Japan. Introduction Engaging in any business transaction such as meetings, striking a deal or even just exchanging contact information is to be done with a great deal of tolerance for the Asian culture. It is important to remember to be aware and follow some simple guidelines that will be outlined first. It is significant that these rules be followed use simple English, speaking slowly and enunciate, check frequently for their comprehension, observe eye messages, and accept blame if there is a misunderstanding. Practice etiquette by listening without interruption, smile when appropriate, and follow up every meeting in writing to ensure understanding and show appreciation. Asian Culture Chinese business partners will present themselves much like Japanese and Thailand partners. They will have a quiet demeanor that lacks little emotion. Expect the asian business partners to move slowly compared to our pace. Chinese and Japanese business meetings are conducted with patience and will often have long pauses. In Japan business is male dominated and should be conducted very diplomatically. All three countries have a strong sense of hierarchy. It is important to address individuals with their full name and title in both China and Japan,...
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...Asian Indian Culture and Tradition NURS236: Transcultural Nursing March 29, 2016 According to the U.S. census, there are over 1.6 million people of Asian Indian origin in the United States. Asian Indians began immigrating to the U.S. as early as the turn of the 20th century. Most found work in agriculture working on farms. Between 1980 and 1990, the population of Asian Indians in the U.S. increased by 125%. Due to family reunification laws, the number of Asian Indian elders who followed their offspring to this country has also risen (India, 2015). There are now two major groups of Asian Indians, those who came to U.S. in the late 1960’s and early 70’s, and the group who came much later. According to the 1990 Census data, there were approximately 23,000 Asian Indian elders over the age of 65; 83% are foreign born and 51% do not speak English very well. Only 12%, however are classified as linguistically isolated (without an adult who speaks English in the household) – the smallest of any Asian ethnic group (India, 2015). Older Asian Indian immigrants are often financially dependent on their children. They face the challenges of a culturally different society, such as a language barrier, culture mismatch, new lifestyle factors, and role reversal. In traditional Indian society, extended family members usually live together as a single-family unit. Often, the husband's parents will join the family after they have retired or when help is needed. The grandparents' role in raising...
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...Tuberculosis in the Asian Culture Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection called Mycobacterium Tuberculosis is one of the most fatal diseases affecting approximately 9 million people around the world with approximately 1.5 million deaths related to TB. In 2011 10,521 new tuberculosis cases had been reported in the United States that is approximately 6% lower than in 2010 (Basic TB Facts, 2012). Tuberculosis is more prevalent in immigrant Asians born out-side of the United States by 29.9%. Asians have the highest ratio of TB infected persons at a rate of 22.4 people per 100,000 the highest rate for any ethnic group (Medscape News Today, 2012). Generally, foreign born immigrants with TB did not have his or her TB diagnosed after having been in the United States for approximately two years, implying that he or she had dormant TB before coming to the United States. Asian immigrants are a culturally diverse group. The Asian culture and lifestyle have an impact to his or her health this could be because Asians eat a vegetarian-based diet and lack of vitamin B12 and iron, and possible language barriers make it difficult for patients to communicate properly with his or her physician. Asians that eat a mixed diet were less likely to contact TB (P.J. Finch, 1991). In China it is inappropriate to discuss personal illness with others, consequently a person infected with TB would be less likely to tell someone he or she are infected and not letting the other person have the option of...
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...Religious and Ethnic Groups Paper Religious and Ethnic Groups Paper Researching Reform Judaism and Asian decent I was able to learn about their hardships, contributions and beliefs. Reform Judaism beliefs * The Carrol (2010-2012) website defined: Reform Judaism began in the 19th century as a movement designed to bring Judaism into line with the ideas of the western European enlightenment. Reform Jews reject outright what they see as the dogmatic, outdated practices of Orthodox Jews and focus on the ethical dimensions of the faith instead of the traditional rituals, commandments and practices. Reform Jews moved the Sabbath from Saturday to Sundays, often read scriptures in the vernacular language instead of Hebrew, set aside the kosher dietary codes and the distinctive ways of dress, and often discarded circumcision as well. The guiding sensibility here is that in order for the religion to be relevant and authentic, it must be reformed and reinvigorated from time to time, which sometimes means changing the fundamental ways in which the religion is practiced. Reform Judaism is the largest form of Judaism in the United States. * Reform Judaism contribution to American culture * * In the field of medicine alone, Jewish contributions are staggering and continue to be so. It was a Jew who created the first polio vaccine, who discovered insulin, who discovered that aspirin dealt with pain, who discovered chloral hydrate for convulsions, who discovered...
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...Running Head: Impact of Language on Asian American Health Impact of English Language Proficiency (ELP) on Health and Health Care Among Elderly Asian Americans Amoldeep Kaur Written Assignment #2 Epidemiology/Public Health 240 Winter 2013 The elderly population is the fastest growing population in the United States, and the number of immigrants that fall within this group has nearly doubled (Ninez, Hsys, & Cunnigham (2005). Foreign-born elderly account for 11% of the elderly population and this is expected to quadruple in size and reach 16 million by 2050 (Terrazas & Batalova, 2009). Currently most foreign born elders belong to Europe, but this is predicted to change in the upcoming years. Asians are among one of the fastest growing elderly population in the United States (Belozersky, 2005). Majority of Asian Americans are foreign born and report speaking a language other than English (Searight, 2009). Multiple languages and dialects spoken by the subgroups within the Asian American population bring more linguistic diversity and disparities to the United States. Furthermore, fastest growing minority in the United States has been stereotyped and inherited the label “model minority”. This label neglects the problems faced by the poorer and less successful member of this group, including the elderly, “they are hobbled by less blatant but more pervasive barrier of language and culture” (Dugger, 1992). Elderly immigrants find it more difficult to thrive...
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...“false” and choose to associate with those who are in the * “truth” just like them. In conclusion, Witnesses are basically discouraged from relating with * anyone outside the religion. * http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/witnesses/ * Jehovah Witnesses have entered into multiple court cases to fight for their religious freedoms * and freedom of speech. In doing so, they have brought about a certain degree of religious * freedom for all religions and freedom of speech for all people.. Also, because of their refusal of * blood transfusions, they have led advancements in bloodless surgery procedures. * * * http://people.opposingviews.com/ways-did-jehovahs-witnesses-contribute-american-culture...
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...Cultural Views on Health HCA/230 November 21, 2010 Introduction The largest subgroup of Asian Americans is Chinese Americans. The United States Census Bureau (2000) reported that 22.6% of all Asian-Americans are of Chinese descent. Another culture’s population that is quickly increasing is natives from India. Approximately, 8.7 million Indian natives live in the United States. Both of these cultures are dominant in the United States and share similar health views. Chinese Americans Often, Chinese Americans access to health care and other services is denied because of discrimination. Even with Chinese Americans having the highest tuberculosis and suicide rates in the United States, access to health care becomes difficult because of language barriers, cultural conflicts, and attitudes toward illness. Because of these barriers, most Chinese Americans rely on traditional Chinese herbal medicine. There are several agencies such as the Richmond Maxi Center, located in the Richmond district of San Francisco and the Asians for Community Involvement in the Silicon Valley of California that were established to meet the needs of Chinese Americans and other Asian Americans. Today, both Chinese and Western medicines are widely used by Chinese Americans, although some use exclusively Chinese medicine while others only Western medicine. Traditional Chinese health beliefs include adopting a holistic view while emphasizing the importance of environmental factors in increasing...
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...Health Promotion Among Asian Americans Robert Ramirez Grand Canyon University: NRS-429V Family-Centered Health Promotion February 22, 2015 Health Promotion Among Asian Americans The U.S. Public Health Service defines health promotion as “the process of advocating health in order to enhance the probability that personal, private, and public support of positive health practices will become a societal norm” (Edelman, Mandle, & Kudzma, 2014). Health is a basic human right; optimal health is a well-balanced structure of emotional, physical, spiritual, psychological, intellectual, and social well-being. The purpose of health promotion in nursing is to increase health knowledge that will in turn positively influence health behaviors of individuals and communities (Foster, 2012). Roughly 36% of the U.S. population is made up of various ethnic or racial minorities. Of that 36%, 4.8% were Asian Americans. According to the Office of Management and Budget, “Asians” consist of people that originate from the Far East, Southeast Asia, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan Thailand, Vietnam, or the Philippine Islands (CDC, 2014). These 14.7 million people are dispersed throughout the country, with Hawaii having the largest concentration (57%) of the total Asian population (CDC, 2014). The CDC (2014) states that minority groups “experience a disproportionate burden of preventable disease, death, and disability compared with non-minorities.” This paper will concentrate...
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...Since the passage of the 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act, Asian immigration to the United States has increased dramatically; today, 19 million people identify as Asian-American, nearly 6 percent of the population. Because a substantial part of the US population hold membership in these communities, it is important to recognize the specific challenges these groups face in regards to mental health. Currently, knowledge regarding the mental health needs of Asian-Americans is limited as few clinical studies have included Asian immigrants (APA). However, recent studies have revealed that, in regards to mental health and seeking treatment for mental illness, racial discrimination, and cultural pressures particularly affect Asian-Americans....
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...Affects The Asian Community Just last month ABC premiered their new show Fresh Off The Boat, which happens to be one of the few shows ever to be centered around an Asian-American family on American television. Growing up in America with first generation immigrant parents has not been easy, and growing up in a culture where you can’t even see yourself in everyday media makes it even harder to adjust. I remember watching T.V. as a kid and rarely did I see any Asian Americans on the screen; and if I did, the characters were portrayed in a way I was not familiar with. Finally getting a show like Fresh Off The Boat makes it seem like Asian Americans are breaking through barriers and making their way into mainstream media. As an Asian American myself, I happen to see this as a huge deal; finally, there is something I can relate to on T.V. Even though the Asian-American community has been excited and supportive of the series, it apparently does not appeal to the majority, and there have already been rumors of the show’s cancellation. But why is a show as innovative as Fresh Off the Boat being cancelled? The show has so many fans and is considered ground braking in the Asian-American community, but that is not enough to keep the show on air apparently. -As a minority in America, Asian Americans deserve to have their culture portrayed accurately in mainstream media. However, whenever there are Asian characters on television or films, the roles do not reflect the Asian culture, but reflect...
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...211 Infographic Project For this assignment, imagine your group (consisting of 2-3 individuals) is an advertisement firm hired by an Asian American community organization to produce an infographic to educate the general public on one major issue affecting the Asian American community. "Information graphics or infographics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly, such as in signs, maps, journalism, technical writing, and education." The best way to familiarize yourself with the infographic genre is to look at examples online. (Quick Google search). Topic: Your infographic will cover one major topic or issue in the course. It will communicate this complex topic or issue in a simple way using printed information and visual material. Possible topics include: • Immigration context of any major ethnic group covered in the course • Asian American Identity (it's history, how it is mobilized today, etc.) • Asian American wage gap by gender & race/ethnicity • Interracial relationships / families (different Asian American family structures) • Asian American LGBTQ issues • How Model Minority Myth impacts on Asian American health • Asian American media / pop culture representations The professor will be open to topics that intersect with the course material (consult course syllabus & readings). Your...
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...have discovered the strength and power to be the central figure within the newly defined collective household in order to survive and provide for the children’s future. According to Confucianism, the family line is patriarchal and the man is to be obeyed. Women were expected to follow the three respects—her father, her husband and her eldest son; if not, the consequences were severe. Having women stay at home with the children is a way of life in mainstream Asian countries. In Asia, a woman would not and could not leave her parent's home until she is married, then she would live with and care for her husband's family. An unwed woman living on her own would be considered shameful and disgraceful to her family in Asian culture. Unlike the strict traditional ways of Confucianism, Vietnamese families are orderly and emotional (Freeman 88). Within the traditional Vietnamese family, the “disciplined authority of and obligation to the father, but also nurturance, sentiment and affection are associated with the mother” (89). Asian women, in general, are taught to be reserved and to keep thoughts and experiences private in order to avoid losing face and embarrassing the family; however, “more respect for the rights and powers of Vietnamese women” have contributed to a Vietnamese...
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