... health practices and take this knowledge to deliver appropriate care to their diverse community. Positive health-related goals, plans, interventions, and spiritual practices can bring good outcomes. One day, I would like to be the one who works as a community health nurse and strive to provide the best possible care for my community, while continuing to learn about self and others. In order to provide appropriate Medicare and involved in medical support team, nice temper and flexibility in emergency situation are the mandatory characteristics to have to succeed in nursing profession. "If you judge people, you have no time to love them." said Mother Teresa. Mother Teresa shared the characteristics that all nurses possess. The meaning of the quote for me in my career goal is to eliminate my prejudice in various races, terminate the stereotype of accent from different countries and learn how to create a comfortable atmosphere for a harmony world. Science class such as biology and chemistry are mandatory classes that you should take with English class. Biology class, a discovery class about outside world of naked-eyes, allowed you to...
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...But this novel uses the postmodern technique of metafiction in order to settle the stereotypes. Tayo’s lover, Ts’eh, says, “The end of the story. They want to change it” (Silko 231). She is talking about both literally trying to find the end of this story as a novel, and the end of Tayo’s ceremonial story. The violence and death of the white community slowly encompassed Tayo’s friend’s and home, and “If he had not known about their witchery, they might have fooled him” (Silko 250). If it weren’t for Betonie’s healing process, he would have fallen for his friends manipulative schemes. In the final chapters, Tayo is lured by his companion Emo into a Uranium mine where the plan was to kill him and his other friends. As this gruesome scene of a murderous Emo unfolds “the witchery had almost ended the story according to its plan” (Silko 253). Tayo fought with the idea of jamming the screwdriver in his hand into Emo’s skull, but then he would be fulfilling the “drunk Indian war veteran” stereotype just as the white people expect him to. He refrained form fulfilling the narrative expected of him, and metafiction explains this; it also gives him the ability to be a different person and finally break away from the violence set in by the witchery. Those who are wary of change are “fools”, as Night Swan puts it, and these are the types of people that create ignorant stereotypes...
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...Human Rights Are for All Humans “America the brave still fears what we don’t know.” A loud and clear lyric from the song “Same Love,” produced by Ryan Lewis and performed by song artists: Macklemore and Mary Lambert. “Same Love” brings me to tears almost every time I hear it. This song has strong emotional pull and logical appeal in favor of gay and lesbian rights and equality. This is the fourth single released by rapper Macklemore and producer Ryan Lewis and one of many to hit a platinum status for the popularity and amount of sales in multiple countries, making it obvious that this single had caught the attention of the world. Singer and songwriter Mary Lambert is featured on the song in celebration of gay and lesbian rights based upon her personal struggle with her sexual orientation. On the cover of the single are two older white men, Maklemore’s uncle, John Haggarty and his partner Sean. The song itself is a strongly opinionated slue of verses rapped by Macklemore in a spoken word type of performance and sung by Mary Lambert, supporting gay and lesbian rights on principle of equality. Macklemore is the first voice to be heard, rapping eloquently about him thinking he was gay as a child in third grade. He explains that the reasoning behind him thinking he was gay was based off of his ability to draw, the association of his uncle being gay and his desire to keep his room straight. Reasoning that undoubtedly comes solely from social influence. At eight and nine years of...
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...Ageism: Old People Can’t Drive In American society, it seems that we treasure youth and either fear or are disappointed to reach old age. Our culture has a big influence on how the elderly are perceived has stereotyped this population, mostly seen through the media. Even in films, TV, books, and magazines old people are often portrayed as frail, weak, klutzy, or indecisive. We should look treat our elderly with respect for the fact that they are more associated with experience, knowledge, and wisdom than a younger population. Ageism describes this discrimination against the old due to misconceptions and ignorance. Every person has their own perceptions of seniors and growing old. As an individual grows up, those perceptions are influenced by family, friends, and any interactions with the elderly. But as this individual gets older, they become more influenced by the media and what other people are telling us. I believe that in my generation, we are becoming more naive about our elders and I see and hear about it all the time. One that I get a lot is their driving capabilities. People say all the time that old people can’t drive when, in fact, I see younger people getting in accidents more than our seniors. They have been driving much longer than we have and maybe have more experienced skills in driving. In the advertisement I have chose, it reads, “John McCain is old. Do you want him driving your country?” There is picture of John McCain and an elderly lady driving and...
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...been reflected in the corporate sector. Though it is argued the sexism affects both women and men, the prejudice has primarily been shouldered by women. The psychology links this prejudice to gender role and other stereotypes that are constructed in our society. People have a mental perspective that one gender is superior to the other. However, this is not the case. Besides, the remarkable changes and breakthrough that have been achieved in the 21st century, sexism still dominates the workplace and have adverse effects on the workers. Some of these effects include; rape, sexual harassment, and other sexual violence activities. The idea of sexism is developed in thoughts and thus, one cannot separate sexism and psychology. The question is what sexism is as depicted in the working environment and what effects does it have on employees. The current paper looks deep into the issue of sexism in workplace and the influence that it has on employees by using empirical evidence from several researchers. According to psychology, sexism is a hostile or a negative attitude, feeling or opinion developed towards an individual or a group of people (Boysen, 2013). The attitude does not coin in enough reason, thought or knowledge and thus, they are based on negative stereotypes (Boysen, 2013). Prejudice emanates from prejudgment and leads to discrimination in various fields regarding our day to day activities. Sexism has dominated corporate world such that jobs recruitment and promotion...
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...The fast food business is a thriving metropolis in America. According to David Zinczenko’s essay, “Don’t Blame the Eater”, fast food vendors can be found on every block. Zinczenko explains that fast food is the only viable option for the youth of today. He recalls how as a latchkey child, he had no healthy options since fast food was staring him right in the face, causing him to become obese at a young age. Contrary to his beliefs, healthy choices existed when David was a child and still exist today. Inexpensive alternative food sources are not so hard to find. In fact, many fast food restaurants offer somewhat healthy alternatives, such as Subway. If a person chooses to eat at McDonald’s or another fast food place, have a salad, forgo the dressing, and have water instead of a supersized coke. There are plenty of nutritious substitutions out there. Local food markets and grocery stores are not invisible. The same amount of money spent on a burger and fries can be used to buy veggies and fruit, a much healthier choice. Grocery stores sell items that are pre-made and pre-packaged such as salads, wraps, and sandwiches which list the nutritional data right on the package. Fast foods are a matter of convenience for the consumer. Why spend time cooking when you can get your meal in a bag? Unfortunately, this is the mentally of the youth of today. Zinczenko fails to recognize that no one forces a person to enter that fast food establishment. It is purely a matter of choice. Just...
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...Of all things I remember growing up as a child I was always told you can achieve anything if you set your mind to it. I believe anyone can personally be successful in achieving their desired goals despite the many challenges they are faced with. Although success isn’t about what you accomplish its about what you inspire others to do , so whenever I was asked who I admired or someone who has inspired and motivated me especially at achieving my goals I could only think of one person: Dr. Mae Carol Jemison better known as Mae Jemison Mae Jemison was born in Decatur, Alabama on October 17, 1956. The youngest of three children born to a maintenance worker and an elementary schoolteacher. The Jemison family moved to Chicago when Mae was...
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...Studies have shown that there is a relationship between the media and the issues of women in STEM. These articles look at how the media creates an image of scientists on the basis of stereotypes and the gender gap. All these different shows take on the topic in certain ways that may put women studying STEM in either a positive or negative light. However, they do all focus on the idea of making these field gender inclusive. Men want what was once theirs to stay theirs, except society has grown to be more accepting of woman in these fields. This raises the question of where are all the women in STEM fields. There seems to be interest, but the number of women who actually pursue these fields is really low. Other similar research examines the numerous...
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...with thread to defend against witches who ride their prey is even referenced in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Mr. Hoffman then goes on to ask and answer “Why, then does Mark Twain make such a point of having only Negroes, children and riffraff as the bearers of folk superstitions in the recreated world of his youth?” (109) He clarifies that during the time Huck Finn was composed, Twain was living far from his childhood home. His memory of Uncle Dan’l, who Mark Twain divulges in his autobiography, was the origin of Jim, and his stories are skewed by Twain’s memory. Hoffman also believes that Twain infuses his ideas on “superstition: slaves: boyhood freedom” (109) It Is grouped together due to his experiences of his youth. “The minstrel stereotype, as we have scene, was the only possible starting point for a white author attempting to deal with a Negro character a century ago,” (110) is another of Hoffman’s takes on Mr. Twain’s situation. Daniel Hoffman speculates that Mark Twain intertwines superstition and freedom. Our first look at Huck Finn is in The Adventures of Tom Sawyer when Tom sees him swinging around a dead cat. Huck and his dead cat symbolize freedom to “civilized” Tom. Freedom from manacles of society may seem ideal to Tom but,...
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...opposes what is believed. Homoparental Adoption is not different and does not affect the child in any ways. According to the University of the Savannah, "There is no scientific evidence today that would lead to denying the possibility of same-sex couples adopting children, nor is there evidence that only the heterosexuality of the couple guarantees human affective, care and guidance conditions that allow for development balance of the child." Thus, there is no cause-effect relationship between the sexual orientation of parents and children. On the other hand, homoparental couples carry with them great challenges such as tougher stereotypes and criticism. In addition, it is important to mention that the...
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...“Disliking Books” Gerald Graff begins his academic article with the statement, “I have a certain advantage as a teacher of literature”. He began his literary career as a person who disliked and feared books principally history, philosophy, science, and social studies. Graff disliked history for the most part. However he is fond of science since it had a practical application and to him it was enjoyable to solve the problems in the textbooks. Literature in history had no apparent application to his experience. He grew up as a middle-class boy in a Jewish family, and was always in fear of being beat up by working-class boys. As a young boy, at the time, reading and loving literature, a boy was in constant fear of being called a sissy. Unlike...
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...In response to the statement provided this assignment explores the nurse’s role in promoting the achieving of sexual health and well-being in the aged population. It discusses how the attaining of holistic health and well being in the middle aged and older population is dependent on patient’s being able to access comprehensive information regarding their sexuality in an environment that affirms and promotes sexual health in accordance to Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) (2010). Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality. It requires a positive and a respectful approach to sexuality and sexual relationship, as well as the possibility of having pleasurable and safe sexual experiences free of coercion, discrimination and violence (WHO, 2014). Sexuality is part of us as humans and it shapes our individuality right throughout the life span. However it is not one that is easily constructed or defined. WHO (2014) defines sexuality as incorporating gender, individualities and roles, sexual orientation, desire, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction. Furthermore it considers that sexuality can be expressed and experienced through thoughts, fantasies, desires, attitudes, values, beliefs, roles and relationships, practices and behaviours. Bouman et al, (2006) considers that sexuality reflects the social interpretation that relates to the perception within society that middle age and older people do not experience sexual desires...
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...the physical needs of the family. It means to give your entire life and soul to those who you love. It means to spend sleepless nights when the kids are sick, or teaching them to talk, walk, and eventually to run down the streets in front of your house. Being a mom means a new life with many challenges. In my life my mother does all these things and more. She is the embodiment of love and kindness in the world and without her my life would never be the same. She is my role model and everyday I strive to accomplish what she has, because I know that she loves every day of life even...
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...positive stories with that of prejudice, stereotypes, discrimination, stigmas, and hate towards those who stand out or have unique attributes. Especially when compared to our culture of power that is often white, healthy, and traditional. The following will define, describe the treatment of, and perceive the lives of two of these stigmatized groups, those with obesity and those who are LGBT, to further detail the similarities and differences of their daily struggles. One clear, thematic, distinction is the blatant external identification of obese individuals against the hidden sexual stigma of those who are LGBT. Group Definition Weight stigma is a social stigma in which those who are overweight or obese are targets of prejudicial attitudes and discriminatory behaviors. This stigma is present across many dimensions in our society and can be seen in interpersonal, institutional, organizational, and cultural discrimination. Alarmingly, research has discerned the weight stigma has become more prevalent in our society, as weight based discrimination has increased 66% from the 1990’s into the 2000’s (Andreyeva, T., Puhl, R. M., & Brownell, K. D., 2008). Despite this group actually being a majority across the world, they are still stigmatized and thought to be the blame for their obesity. The stereotypes these people face are exclusively negative, as additional research has showed that overweight people are accredited multiple negative stereotypes such as being sloppy, disagreeable,...
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