different castes, religions and regions and speak different languages we recognize the fact that we are all one. This kind of integration is very important in the building of a strong and prosperous nation. India is a country with innumerable diversities, an entity composed of many communities, races classes, languages and subcultures. In any such nation, there are many obstacles to the achievement of national integration. In India the following hindrances are obstructing the growth of national
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Religious and Ethnic diversity Kevin White ETH/125 3/22/14 Tanesha Callahan Religious and Ethnic diversity Roman Catholicism did not exist for the first thousand years of Christianity. There was the holy Catholic Church. This is what all Christians bonded under by their creeds, traditions, and beliefs. To be catholic today is a certain type of Christian that has specific types of practice that others do not. Catholicism is more ritualized than other forms of Christianity. Unlike other forms
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differences. 2) When you think about working professionally with members of this group, are there traits, characteristics, or other issues about the group that you would be curious about, concerned about, or intimidated by? Why would understanding diversity issues be important to you as a human services worker? Their own therapeutic beliefs can affect the agencies therapeutic response. The differences in beliefs can challenge the organization to find the proper resources and assistance for
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church attendance – however people have private practice (David Voas) Grace Davie • Religious education • Laws are based on 10 commandments • NRM’s – people believe but don’t necessarily go for formal worship. Wallis • Rise in world faiths – their attendance stats aren’t considered • Postmodernist – religion is changing – televangelism, spiritual shopping, jesus in Disneyland, supply led religion, civil religion eg USA • Methodological evaluation of church stats – are they
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Bible alone is not sufficient to practice their faith. They believe that both the Bible and sacred Roman Catholic traditions are what is needed to effectively practice the Christian faith. Catholics also call the Pope a “Vicar of Christ”, Vicar meaning substitute. The Catholic religion believes that the Pope takes the place of Jesus Christ himself. According to the Catholic religion, the Pope has the ability to speak with authority on matters of faith and practice ("Got Questions", 2003-2013). They
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Chapter 12: Managing Diversity in the Workplace The Chancellor's Committee on Diversity defines Diversity as: "The variety of experiences and perspective which arise from differences in race, culture, religion, mental or physical abilities, heritage,age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and other characteristics." So why is it when many people think of diversity, they think first of ethnicity and race, and then gender? Diversity is much broader. Diversity is otherness or those human qualities
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beliefs, values, and religion. Cultural Issues and Problems Culture is a set of shared values, goals, practices, behaviors, and beliefs shared by a particular social, ethnic, or age groups. Lena Younger has raised her family to believe and have faith in GOD, love, and provide for family, value education, and work hard. Although she valued these things she still tried to instill values in her children. In her presence she expected them to behave a certain way because both, Mr. and Mrs. Younger,
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Cultural diversity and maturity assessment Name: Instructor: Course: Date: Cultural diversity and maturity assessment Introduction I am an African America male of 43 years of age. I am a family man who is married to one lovely, lady. I have been married for the last sixteen years, and God has blessed us with two children. I have a highly rewarding job which has able to sustain my life up to this point. I am a sales manager in an American company. In addition to this, I also serve as pastor
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First days of high school were just as any other transition, a little awkward and uncomfortable but eventually you get used to it after a while. The diversity of the City School seemed immense for me since most were Hispanic in my middle school but I realized a couple of months later that I really liked diversity because it is much more interesting than talking to someone of your same race and similar backgrounds but I found that out mostly by breaking out with the three friends
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Sonia Mathew The Beauty of Chicago 11/12/2009 Does ethnic diversity have aesthetic value? Is a more diverse city a more beautiful city? Why or why not? What is the aesthetic relevance of Chinatown? Of Pilsen? “Aesthetic value is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste, and with the creation and appreciation of beauty,” (Dictionary). Ethnic diversity has aesthetic value because it deals with a variety of cultures and learning to appreciate the different cultures
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