...Post-National Enquiries Post-National Enquiries: Essays on Ethnic and Racial Border Crossings Edited by Jopi Nyman Post-National Enquiries: Essays on Ethnic and Racial Border Crossings, Edited by Jopi Nyman This book first published 2009 Cambridge Scholars Publishing 12 Back Chapman Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2XX, UK British Library Cataloguing in Publication Data A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library Copyright © 2009 by Jopi Nyman and contributors All rights for this book reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner. ISBN (10): 1-4438-0593-9, ISBN (13): 978-1-4438-0593-3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Acknowledgments ..................................................................................... vii Chapter One................................................................................................. 1 Introduction Jopi Nyman Part I: Crossing Racial Boundaries Chapter Two ................................................................................................ 8 Between Camps: Paul Gilroy and the Dilemma of “Race” Tuire Valkeakari Chapter Three ............................................................................................ 30 Breaking the Apartheid: Blocking Actors of Color in Globalized Multicultural...
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...the decision and indentify at least 3 tactics to support the strategy. The Miami School district has announced that in the upcoming year, school boundaries will be redrawn due to an increase of enrollment. The board of directors has hired experts to create a strategic plan that will alter the boundaries to accommodate the increase of student enrollments for next year. The change is very unsettling to many of the stakeholders such as the students, parents, teachers, staff and the community. The students are saddened because they will not be able to stay at their current school, while the parents, community, teachers and staff are mainly concerns about the quality of education their children will receive, increase travel time, crossing economic and cultural boundaries, affect on property values and social affect on the children. The parents of the students are the main stakeholders followed closely by the students, school’s teachers, staff, school district and the surrounding community. The parents are affected by a different location of the new school as well as a new school environment for their children. The teachers and school staff are affected by the redistribution of students and class size. The last stakeholder is the general community. Changes in school boundaries could influence property values, whether residents have students in the school district or not. Each stakeholder has valid concerns for the school board to address. The main concerns the board must answer...
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...tekster fra 1.G 1. Literature/fiction and film analysis * http://so1.cphwest.dk/kulturelle_materialer/Engelsk_kulturelle.pdf * Working with Fiction (dokumenter): Read "The New Girl" * Litterature: 'My Son the Fanatic * Film analysis (oral): 'Crash' * Literary analysis of short stories relating to racial diversity, immigration and general social issues etc. * Texts: Aline's journey, The New Girl; The First Day (US society; Racism; Social class in the US); 'Little Things' by Raymond Carver; 'My Son the Fanatic' by Hanif Kureishi (UK Area Study); First Confession by Frank O'Connor (Ireland: an introduction-Religion). Film analysis. * Subjects related to sporting, social, political and economic themes. Films: Green Street Hooligans (Sport+UK society); Crash (US society); Bloody Sunday by Paul Greengrass (UK - Nothern Ireland); Bowling for Columbine (Guns in America). 2. UK: Area study * “Two Speed Britain” (s.54-s.63) fra bogen;” What’s up, Britain” * Tekster fra Current magazien "Margaret Thatcher", "The Rise of UKIP", "The Weird Foods Brits Love", "Jack the Ripper Stalks London" og "London's East End" * “My Son the fantastic” * Waterboys sang ”Old England” 3. USA: Political, Society and culture * "Mapping where English is not the language at home" By Dan Keating and Darla Cameron: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/national/us-language-map/ * Cadillac advert analysis: http://adage.com/article/news/cadillac-clears-misconceptions-poolside-ad/291925/...
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...Emotionality Perspective on Interpersonal Behavior in Organizations Neal M. Ashkanasy Wilfred J. Zerbe The experience and expression of emotion is an essentially individual phenomenon; however it is tightly bound within a social context. For example, the effects of emotion often become much more pointed when people are in groups. Interactions with others are a primary source of emotions; our relations with others serve to provoke, to help transfer, and to constrain emotions. These kinds of effects are reflected in the intragroup and intergroup situations that are the subject of the chapters in this section. Indeed, De Dreu, West, Fischer, and MacCURTAIN (2001) argued that processes play a special role in developing emotion at this level of analysis. They described group interactions as a process of emotional incubation, where group members’ reactions. The resulting group-level emotional tenor then infuses the whole group, creating what De Rivera(1992,p.197) referred to as group “emotional climate”(see also Barsade,2002; Kelly & Barsade, 2001). In the first chapter in this section, Matthew Grawitch and David Munz tackle the difficult issue of the role of individual affect in problem-solving workgroups. They present a model where individual and group affect norms influence each stage of ostensibly rational problem solving. The model, which they call GAPS( Group Affect in Problem solving), includes four stages: problem identification; brainstorming; solution development; and implementation...
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...Executive Summary Cross Cultural Analysis for Doing Business in Israel Casey Horner March 26, 2014 Introduction This report was commissioned to examine the necessary cross cultural analysis factor and processes due to extending business into Israel, and it suggests concerns and strategies to have successful business in Israel. The following are utilized and expressed in the examination: * Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture * CAGE Framework in context of distance * Strategy recommendations Hofstede’s Dimensions of Culture These dimensions of culture include power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, and long-term orientation. Each dimension offers insight into how the country operates in business. Below is the comparison of each dimension between the United States and Israel: * Power Distance- United States: 40, Israel: 13 * Individualism- United States: 91, Israel: 54 * Masculinity- United States: 62, Israel: 47 * Uncertainty Avoidance- United States: 46, Israel: 81 * Long-Term Orientation- United States: 29, Israel: NA (Clearly Cultural, 2013) Power distance refers to the acceptance of inequality of power or status within an organization or institution. The followers, not the leaders, define this dimension. As seen above, there is more power equality, or less distance between have’s and have not’s, in Israel than in the United States. The power equality in Israel is related to the measurements in the individualism...
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...you commissioned on March 12, 2015 on the intercultural communication. The report analyses the fundamentals of cross-cultural communication with regards to the Italian culture. The report outlines the most imperative aspects of safe communication within a cross-cultural environment involving Italians where the employees intend to settle. The report further elaborates the challenges of intercultural communication, particularly about the Italian communication demands. Then, the report outlines the benefits of the findings that are helpful to the employees of XYZ in communicating with the Italians as well as people from other cultures. We thank you for the granting us the opportunity to compile this report since it has given us a chance to familiarize with practical issues oscillating around cross-cultural communication. I hope that you will find it satisfactory. Yours Sincerely, Business Communication Students XYZ. Table of Contents Executive summary 4 Introduction 5 Discussion 6 Summary and Conclusions 7 Recommendation 8 Executive summary The report first provides a brief introduction of what intercultural communication comprises. It lays a profound background for the entire report. Further, the report establishes an analysis of how intercultural communication with regards to Italy is likely to be considering the cultural differences between it and other nations. The report summarizes all the concepts derived from the findings and a genuine...
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...foundation for how that organization operates. It directly affects the way leaders of the organization measure success and influences how every member of the organization operates on a daily basis. As the authors of Principles of Management, v. 1.1 (Carpenter, Bauer, & Erdogan, 2013) state, “An organization’s culture may be one of its strongest assets or its biggest liability” (p. 206). This paper will examine the culture of an organization very familiar to the writer. This examination will focus on its Orginazational Culture Profile (OCP) (Carpenter, Bauer, & Erdogan, 2013) and how this profile impacts the organization. Organization Overview The organization selected possesses several dynamics that contribute to an interesting cultural mix. The combination of being a publicly traded technology company along with being a regulated telephone company (TELCO) creates a very conservative yet aggressive and outcomes based culture. Additionally, organizational growth over the last several decades by way of mergers and acquisitions creates a unique blend of cultures. Telephone Companies tend to be very conservative by nature due to multiple factors. First, as a regulated entity, they are required to abide by specific local, state, and federal regulations. These regulations expose the company to civil and criminal penalties if violated. Second, because telephone companies provide services customers expect to be in service nearly one hundred percent of the time, careful planning...
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...An Analysis of Personal Ethics and Decision Making University of Phoenix COM 526: Managerial Communication Group MIAA0CWRK6 Barbara Nagle, MA August 11, 2008 An Analysis of Personal Ethics and Decision Making I am running late to work. I have a meeting scheduled with senior management at the start of the business day to propose a new project. The project will generate new revenue for the organization. I am two blocks from the office, and the meeting starts in five minutes. As I approach an intersection, I see the traffic light change from green to yellow. Two cars in front of me pass through the traffic light while it is yellow. I know I will not be able to traverse the intersection before the traffic light changes to red. No other vehicles appear to be crossing the intersection. What do I do? What would you do? Every day one faces decisions resembling the one presented in one’s personal and professional lives. Often one has little or no time to deliberate the alternatives. How does one analyze the available choices and make a decision? What guides the decisions? – Personal ethics. Ethics can be described as a set of values that guide individual or group conduct. One’s “set of values” is derived from one’s personal experience, one’s culture, and one’s workplace (Taft, 2007). Thus, personal, cultural, and organizational values influence one’s decision making process. Types of Values Personal values originate from one’s background...
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...category of Asia. However, this idea is overshadowed internationally by news media, which only portrays Southeast Asia as an exotic vacation location or as historic disaster areas. This chapter represents the author’s efforts to convey to the reader the inherent complexity of Southeast Asia shared through the experiences of diverse people and explorations of their daily lives. This is meant to highlight the details of everyday life which offers a provocative lens for reflecting on more abstract cultural principles prevalent in the region. The authors divide the chapter into four brief parts after an introduction to their studies. The authors provide metaphorical details for what Southeast Asia is by asking a culture association question, whether the region would be considered a rose, unicorn, sponge, jigsaw puzzle, or a college. What is Southeast Asia? Is it just a subregion of Asia comprised of eleven countries? Or is it more than that a sponge-like region that absorbed the cultural and religious influences of more powerful neighboring areas? The authors give an example from the Filipino scholar Fernando Zialcita, who points out the term “Southeast Asia”, has been gradually changing in the minds of Southeast Asians. (2) He also explains that Southeast Asians themselves did not have an unifying, common term to identify them with...
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...that typifies many development processes. And access to these jobs can empower women in important ways. Introduction: While it is difficult to establish a precise number, surveys estimate that women constitute a large share of informal cross-border trade in southern Africa. More than 70% of cross-border traders betweenMozambiqueandsouthAfricaarewomen. A recent survey in four key border crossings in the Great Lakes region between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda found that the majority of traders are young women and experienced traders. These traders face serious risks and losses with each border crossing, including threats and sexual harassment, bribes, fines, confiscation of goods, verbal abuse and insult. Additionally the study finds that 95% of traders want to invest in their business but are constrained by the current border environment and lack of access to finance. Several public actions could improve the lives of these cross-border traders, including increasing professionalism and gender awareness of officials, and improving facilities at border crossings to minimize the risks to...
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...Domestic violence is a global phenomenon, which is increasable being recognised not only as an issue of human rights but also as a serious public concern because of its short-term and long-term health consequences for women who have experienced it, and the serious impact on children who witness it (WHO, 2005). A vulnerable adult has been defined as ‘anyone who is above 18 years of age and who is or may be in need of community care services by reason of mental or other disability, age or illness; and is or may be able unable to take care of him or herself or unable to protect him or herself against significant harm or exploitation’ (DoH and Home Office, 2000). Vulnerability refers to an individual’s aptness to experience harm. In a concept analysis of the word ‘vulnerable’, The Department of Health (2005) suggested that vulnerability is viewed as unprotected, exposed, sensitive or immature. The vulnerable are susceptible to or at risk of health problems, harm, injury or victimization (Chesnay and Anderson, 2008). In addition, a vulnerable person is at risk of poor physical,...
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...Introduction Budgets and Forecasts are predictions of future income and expenses and cash flow. They also predict future performance with financial forecasts and projections and with financial models. Why Budget and Forecast? Budgets and forecasts provide a feasibility analysis. They can help develop a business model, review the company’s key assumptions, and identify resource and capital needs. Budgets and forecasts can be used to find funding. They demonstrate the potential of the business to investors and lenders. Budgets and forecasts can also be used as a management tool. They can help the organization establish milestones and require accountability for accomplishing the milestones. They can help identify risks and show benchmarks. This will help business owners make the necessary adjustments to avoid the risks, to reach the milestones, and to measure up to benchmarks. Forecasts are important because it can establish measurements to guide management, to facilitate planning, and to facilitate goal setting. As part of the forecasts, the company will review key concepts and issues that will make a difference in the company’s survival. The company also needs to forecast the resources it will need and set up a schedule for using and replenishing it’s resources. For years, companies have viewed their budgets and forecast simply as a mandatory estimate of the upcoming year’s revenues and expenses. However, this attitude is quickly changing as the marketplace becomes...
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...Multicultural Literature Analysis Paper Multicultural Literature In this paper I will discuss and analyze multicultural literature. I will define what multicultural literature is and what forces produce multicultural literature. I will determine what makes a work multicultural or not and finally how the quality of multicultural literature should be judged. Literature, a major carrier of content, can be used as a powerful way to understanding the world (Tway, 1989). Experts in multicultural education frequently emphasize the importance of using literature to increase cultural awareness (Tway, 1989). The literature used should accurately portray the history, customs, values, and language of a particular cultural group (Cutter, 2005). Through sharing literature that reflects the multitude of cultural groups, students can learn to understand and to appreciate a literary heritage that comes from many diverse backgrounds. For example in the story “Good Girls Are Bad News” by Subhadra Sen Gupta Bineeta is caught smoking in public, this starts a feud with the parents who try to make her think that smoking will affect her grades in some way and are very disappointed in her. In the Asian culture it looked down upon for a woman to smoke cigarettes with a very low number that actually do. Bineeta proved to everyone that smoking did not have any effect oh her grades and that her main point was to prove that the decisions she makes will always be what is best for...
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...Environmental and Consumer Influences Analysis PSY/322 Abstract In this analysis of environment and consumer influences we will analyze the psychological and social factors that that influence the “all natural/organic” consumers to purchase products. As of June 2011 nearly 7 out of 10 U.S. consumers search for sustainable products and were active green buyers. Green buying behavior seems to be crossing over to all socioeconomic classes. In 2011 only 23% of Americans are consistent green shoppers across multiple product categories. According to a 2014 organic market overview, consumer demand for organic & natural products has continuously shown double-digit growth since 2011. Organic products are now available in around 20,000 natural food stores, 3 out 4 conventional grocery stores and a growing number of organic product retail venues are rising all across the country. As consumers become more environmentally and health conscious, they are demanding more information about what they put in and on their bodies. Environmental and Consumer Influences Analysis Going green means, implementing certain lifestyle changes to help you live in a more eco-friendly way. There are many reasons consumers make the decision to “go green”. In the beginning of green consumer era the primary reason for going green would be to preserve the natural state of the planet Earth for the generations to come. However, in the past decade it has taken on an even greater newer meaning....
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...How do we bring about cultural change? We should imagine culture as a flow of ideas, which transform [evolve] over time in order to adapt to the ethics and moral values of a specific group. If you keep in mind the "floating" composition of any culture, the process of cultural change is easier to comprehend. But how does it change? Culture changes for two reasons: #1) when a culture is exposed to other cultures, #2) the occurrence of a major experience that seriously affects the entire group. John F Kennedy said, “Few will have the greatness to bend history itself, but each of us can work to change a small portion of events. It is from numberless diverse acts of courage and belief that human history is shaped. Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring those ripples build a current which sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” Discrimination is an attack on the very core of human rights and it is all too easy to deny a person’s human rights if you consider them “less than”. Discrimination...
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