...is evident that friendship does change and evolve in meaning and function through the life course. Some sociologists believe that social change has affected the significance of friendship, and thus changed its function throughout the life course. Due to social change, choice and reciprocity have become highly valued in relationships; which is expected in today’s post-industrial society. Many see the traditional ‘nuclear’ family as diminishing. This can be explained by the individualisation thesis (Giddens 1992, Ulrich Beck and Beck Gersheim 1995), who argue that set traditions and social rules are in decline, thus giving rise to voluntarism and democracy distinct from kinship; which can be recognised in the notion of the ‘pure relationship’ (Giddens 1992). Therefore friendship can be seen as the ideal relationship in society; differing much from the ‘fixed’ or ‘given’ relationships with kin and the community, which are seen to be declining in significance. This has allowed friends to take the roles traditionally formed by families. The idea of ‘families of choice’ (Weeks et al 2001:9) suggests that trends such as increasing cohabitation, divorce rates, greater social and geographical mobility, increasing levels of female education, increased participation of females in the labour...
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...Your Family Blood Ties Goutier 1 Your Family Blood Ties What Ties Me to Me? Ginette Goutier Professor Vance Psychology 231 C 20 February 2013 What Ties Me to Me? Goutier 2 Abstract This paper will address whether characteristics, traits, and talents are genetically passed down to offspring; are they each the colored individual pieces that make up a puzzle? Or are they something more like the blended elements that fuse together to make a cake; something there with purpose but not really enjoyed until after the hard work is done. Poetry is an art form. It can be used as a method to relate and inspire others, or it can be used as an outlet for words unspoken. Poetry is not something that can be learned, it is something that can only be felt, put together, and solidified. The branches of poetry run deep in my family’s roots. I have cousins who write short stories for play to be used in Holiday Cards, and other’s who use their words to uplift the spirits of the saddened and hopeless. My cousin Rain Eerili, and my aunt Moon Ilis are both favored poets in our family. Each possess a wide range of talents and gifts but each have an uncommon background. One has a parental figure, who also wrote poetry, and the other grew up with no role model or interest in poetry, yet she writes with a style so unique to people of her age group. Raw talent is in everyone, whether it is genetically engineered or ignited through practice and dedication. Your Family Blood...
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...world distinguish from each other and make them unique. In this case we are able to see a few of the differences between the cultures in New Zealand and Australia compared to the cultures found through out Asia. Obviously a majority of the countries in the world along with different parts and regions are not going to be culturally the same, this is what makes the world very unique. And as we see in this case there are many cultural differences that distinguish they way New Zealand and Australia conduct business compared to different Asian cultures. As the case mentions in Indonesia, as in the rest of Asia, there is more need to develop a long-term relationship to produce a profit than there is in Australia or New Zealand. Unlike Asian countries, in New Zealand and Australia the companies there would be more concerned about making profits now and as fast as possible rather than building long term relationships. In Indonesia managers care more about the people as in like a father figure than how they perform. It’s important to establish good relationships with the employees in order to keep them happy and motivated. Indonesian managers care a lot about mutual respect and believe that it may be the most effective way to achieve productivity and effectiveness. Indonesian managers also believe westerners should make an effort to adjust to the culture, taboos, and language of their Indonesian colleagues. 2. Indonesia is very unique when compared to many of the other clusters...
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...argue that Plato’s suggestion of diminishing families by having the Guardians take away and raise the children of the city is in fact, unjust. The point that Plato is addressing seems unfair to the citizens that reside in the city. It also seems a little unnecessary. First Aristotle critiques Plato’s argument by stating that when children are raised by the community, they will not be taken care of because “what is common to many is taken least care of.”1 Plato’s reasoning behind the Guardians raising children is that it helps the society remain Just. However, Plato does not realize the downfalls of this decision. Such downfalls include citizens wondering whom their ancestors and relatives are as well as a lost sense of family ties and ownership. These types of relationships can help the city grow more than Plato anticipates. Family relationships also help strengthen relationships with friends. Having a family creates a sense of pride and ownership for those in the family. Without a family to look out for, one’s sense of self-worth diminishes. If the city wants to flourish, they must start at the family level. Plato does not realize this. Therefore, he removes the sense of family and property ownership and as a result, the idea of creating a Utopia is nearly impossible. In an egalitarian society, having a family and fellowship promotes gains in society. Self-worth is promoted when individuals have these bonds and a family to provide for. This motivates the individual...
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...population of Afghanistan includes many different ethnic groups. The strongest ties amongst these ethnic groups are religion. The different ethnic groups comprise a unique way of life in Afghanistan. Its current population is 32,738,376, and its capital is Kabul which is the largest city. In Afghanistan, Afghani is the monetary unit used, and the exchange rate is becoming a concern. The current political structure of Afghanistan is that of a monarchy both literally and symbolically. Afghanistan is currently attempting a conversion to democracy as what America has portrayed to the rest of the world. Although, these political structures are not the focus of our strategy, it will effect how the workplace is structured. Many Afghans believe men are the dominant species, and we will need to strategize our efforts to support the cultural beliefs of the natives. Executives that will survey and analyze this region will be men, and perhaps those with similar beliefs of the Afghans. This region will not be receptive of a female in a senior level management position. Artifacts are “the observable symbols and signs of an organization's culture, such as the way visitors are greeted, the physical layout, and how employees are rewarded.” (McShane and Gilnow, 2005, p. 16)The culture of Afghanistan reflects its ancient roots and rituals. From cooking to poetry, the culture of Afghans is rich and attractive. Its unique blend of spices and herbs add flavor to many traditional dishes. Afghanistan...
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...bring more satisfaction than that of durable goods. With this he is simply stating the fact that happiness is dependent the things you do in life and not the objects. It is the time that you share with friends and family what makes life meaningful and that creates happiness. All the objects in the world that money can buy is meaningless when you don't have anyone to share it with. 2. Harvard economists Alberto Alesina and Paolo Giuliano say that strong family ties imply more reliance on the family as an economic unit that provides goods and services and less on outside institutions such as those found in the market place and government. Why does household production (doing things together or making things within the home) activity have such an impact on family ties? Can you give an example from your own family? Not completely sure if I am answering this question correctly but basically the way I see things, I must say I agree with both economists who say that strong family ties imply more reliance on the family as an economic unit and etc. Household production has a huge impact on family ties because I believe that it is very important when families work together and produce things that become of value to their household and their family. For example my family and I have worked together as a team to remodel our house, and to save money in doing that in many ways which in the end also helped increase the value of our...
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...referred to as a melting pot of people, but this description of the diverse cultures and heritages that make up our nation fails to recognize the extreme individuality of the people here. Perhaps a better description would be a salad bowl, with each part and piece amazingly unique from the rest. Culture is a learned way of thinking and acting. “The behavioral, intellectual, and emotional forms of life expression represent a cultural heritage that is passed on from generation to generation” (Smith, 2009). Culture and heritage greatly influence all aspects of a person’s health. One’s heritage may determine a persons beliefs relating to the physical and /or spiritual approaches that people use to maintain, protect and restore health. The Heritage Assessment tool A heritage assessment tool is a set of 29 questions that address a person’s heritage. It looks at family connections, use of original language, religion, attendance of cultural functions and dietary habits and how closely an individual follows these practices from their cultural roots. Within this paper the author will examine the results of three families from India, Holland and Korea who took the assessment. It will look at how the heritage assessment ties in to help evaluate how closely an individual may follow common health traditions and practices such as health protection, maintenance and restoration from their culture. While providing culturally competent care can be a challenge in health care, the goal of the nurse...
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...Hispanic/Latino Culture and Its Implication on Health Student’s Name Affiliate University Latinos and Hispanics have a culture that is quite unique and if not well understood by nurses then the objectives of providing health care services to such groups of people may not be achieve Latinos are .all people who are living in the USA whose origins stems and emanates from Latin America. On the other hand Hispanics was just a word that was invented and created by the USA Federal Government to refer and denote people who have a large connection to the Spanish language. Hispanics have a culture that is tied and collective to the family. They have strong family ties and bonds. This ties and bonds are so strong that they are extended to the extended family. The members of the extended family that include: aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and grandparents. As a result they take a lot of time to trust people who are not close to them. Individual decisions are made in consultation with members of the extended family. They believe in familisimo, hence nurses and health care givers must be aware of this fact. It should be therefore be noted that decision making in such a set up may be time consuming and the nurses ought to be patient. Hispanic culture also values hierarchy and Respecto –respect. This can be based on age, title, social position, gender, and economic status of an individual. Nurses, doctors and healthcare professional are viewed as a symbol of authority. They therefore tend...
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...tend to forget the origins of modern fashion and how much of it has evolved from ideas that will soon be a 100 years old. Many actors nowadays neglect the common standard and look towards a unique style they can call their own, whereas many rely on commercial endorsement. Almost all the benchmarks followed by directors, actors and studios alike, come from, as most critics would agree, the golden age of Hollywood. Lasting from the 1920s-1960s, films produced between these years gave true recognition and uniqueness to US cinema. Also known as Classical Hollywood, these years provided the public with a sense of fashion like no other. We...
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...Christy Penner Comparative essay The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin ( Wood,2004) and Abigail Adams (Holton, 2009) each depict historical figures before, during, and after the American revolution. Respectively, Woody Holton and Gordon S. Wood present unique aspects of Abigail Adams and Benjamin Franklin which highlight societal, institutional, and ideological changes brought about by the American revolution. Holton’s depiction of Abigail Adams provides an in depth analysis of the challenges she faces as a wife who assumes the roles typically undertaken by the family patriarch. In wood’s book, the depiction of Benjamin Franklin allows the reader to understand the progressive development of Franklin as he transitions from a gentleman to an ardent revolutionary. An interesting aspect of Wood’s portrayal of Franklin resides in his detailed analyses of his contributions to the American Revolution and the generally negative reception he receives upon returning to the independent colonies. Both Wood and Holton chose these individuals, and specifically the overriding topics of each book, in order to explain these chosen themes through the perspective of well-known historical figures. Although both authors make interesting arguments, Holton’s research on Abigail Adams presents a more significant contribution to historical research by highlighting her contribution to women’s rights and feminism. Woody Holton’s work, Abigail Adams (2009) tells the story of the wife of...
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...Family Values in Australia Today Introduction When family values are invoked, several questions are raised. Does it belong to the right or to the left, in political terms? What is its history? Christian fundamentalists draw on a very particular reading of the Bible and cultural tradition in the West to display their concept of the 'natural family.' Feminist philosophers analyze the symbolic order of Western metaphysics to explain the society’s conception of the family, and the values and expectations the society places on femininity accordingly. Sociologists and other theorists account for the family with reference to social structures and data constantly under review and revision in the West. This paper outlines the current perception of family values. The analysis takes up the question of what the family may (and may not) be today in advanced capitalist countries like Australia, and what might be the political effects of rhetoric of family values. The Current State of Family Values The 21st century has dawned with evolutions and revolutions in the positions of the family in the society. For a long time, the family has been the basic unit of the society. Through the family, empires, and clans have been established with their presence experienced globally. However, the contemporary generation has mixed views on the position of the family. This is as a result of the ambiguity existing in the definition of family resulting to fight...
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...encounters to intermarriages, bilingualism and peaceful assimilation. It is the seemingly minor nuances like for example the Gaels having to invent a term for the emerging Norse-Gaelic group and the Anglo-Saxons' heavy borrowing from Norse (which even included a pronoun) that suggest a 'special' relationship between the two Germanic peoples. There is usually no hesitation to ascribe this undeniable bond to the close linguistic ties and understanding of common ancestry. Conversely, when searching for that special bond between the...
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...culture has held a wide interest of many with their unique practices in marriage and family life. Women are held with the highest respect and they live in a matrilineal family. As an Agrarian state the Nayars are rulers, land owners and warriors. This essay will discuss the life and customs of the Nayar culture. By the end of this essay you will have a great outlook on their kinship, gender relations, believes, and values. Nayars belong to the southwest coast of India which is the state of Kerala. The language spoken is Malayalam belonging to the southern brand of the Dravidian Family. The Nayars are a part of an upper caste system that consists of land owners and rulers. Their land allowed the cultivation of leafy root vegetables, eggs, fish, poultry, goad meat, beef, and water buffalo meat. Most Nayars were vegetarian. Before the British conquest in 1792, the Nayar caste supplied Kerala’s royalty and nobility, militia, and land managers. During British rule, Nayar became more involved in politics, medicine, education, and law. (Encyclopedia Britannica, 1994-2009). Nayar household consisted of matrilineal related Kin where male and female descended from a common female ancestor. In the article “The Nayar Taravad”, C.J fuller discusses M.A Moore argument “A taravad is not a 'matrilineage'; rather it is a 'house-and-land unit', a 'ritually- significant property unit', 'consisting of a house and its land', whose members have ties to it 'acquired through the rules of marumakkattayam...
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...Analyse a Sociological Issue Course/120 December 18, 2010 2 Discrimination is a sociological term referring to the treatment taken toward or against a person of a certain group in consideration based solely on class or category. The terms race and ethnicity mean to understand the behavior and beliefs of people in terms of their cultural tradition and experiences. People should not let their cultural biases prevent them from understanding other people cultures. Some people will have difficulty given the emotional feelings and beliefs that they have regarding race and ethnicity. However, having an open mind in order to gain knowledge about other cultures is worth the effort. These concepts are important to the United States because of its cultural diversity. The most popular ethnic groups include Latinos, Chinese, African Americans, European Americans, etc. These ethnic groups are all in different States throughout the U.S. There are different ethnic groups in businesses working together towards a common goal of the company. That is the reason it is so important for people to have an open mind about different cultures and behaviors. These ethnic groups are attracted to the United States because of the principles on human rights, freedom of speech, and religious freedom. The color of a person’s skin or their cultural beliefs or behavior should not determine how they are treated. Everyone should be treated with equality...
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...1. Centrality of the Proposed Program to the Institution’s Mission The mission of the Carl Albert State College Child Development Department is to provide a high quality, innovative program of study in a Certificate, Child Development; and to promote Child Development as a professional field of study. 1. Enabling students to appreciate childhood as a unique and valuable state of the human life cycle and valuing the quality of children's lives in the present, not just as preparation for the future; 2. Providing students with knowledge of child development and learning; 3. Providing students the ability to recognize that children are best understood in the context of family, culture, and society; 4. Helping children and adults achieve their full potential in the context of relationships based on trust, respect, and positive regard; 5. Enabling students to appreciate and support the close ties between the child and family; 6. Preparing students to respect the dignity, worth, and uniqueness of each individual (child, family member, and colleague). CASC’s mission is to provide affordable, accessible and exceptional education that fosters student success. The existing Certificate in Child Development fits the college’s mission by diversifying the educational and student-learning opportunities available to under graduate students. The degree program costs little to implement since existing classes and faculty will be used. The Certificate...
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