Ethnic Differences Between Ethnic Cultures

Given the many cultural differences between the native nations and European settlers, hostile relations among the two gradually developed due to a multitude of controversial issues. These issues mainly stemming from the contrast of both sides’ everyday lifestyles and traditions. The native nations and Europeans had polar opposite ideas about what women and men should be and what their roles entailed. “ The difficulty that Europeans had in understanding the alternative gender realities to which they were exposed tells us how strong is the impulse to view established gender definitions in one's own culture as natural rather than socially constructed” (Evans, 1989). Naturally developed gender definitions and norms for the natives were mainly rooted from religious and cultural background. Europeans did not hold the same amount of religious value as the natives did.

The graduate may encounter several issues unless he/she is well prepared and have studied the country’s culture. As the graduate arrives to Asia he/she will discover the difference in the language. Not everyone will speak the English language, as well as written words and or a map. The graduate wll encounter people staring and pointing, because he/ she will look different; will receive attention from the public (Rodgers).

Everyone has a different way of life, whether it be by the way you talk, dress, or eat. Or maybe how you dance, sing, and perform. These aspects of everyday life is called culture. Everybody in the world has a culture, but not all cultures are the same from person to person. In the book, The Miles Between, a group of teens, who attend a boarding school, have a different way of life than I do. Even though there is many differences between our cultures, there are still some similarities peeping through all the differences.

A variety of key cultural differences shape the behaviors and attitudes within both the United States and Japan. Key cultural differences as defined by the Hofstede model, such an individualistic society versus a collective society, short term orientation versus long term orientation, as well as direct communication style versus indirect communication style. This paper will focus on the key cultural difference within business communication styles of both. Then, it will conclude with analyzing any adjustments that would need to be made in order to conduct business in Japan.

Israel is a very interesting country in which to observe the role of Judaism in politics since it is strikingly different than most Western democracies (Goldberg, 2003). Discussions of democratic transformations have frequently been complicated by disagreements over the meaning of democracy. Most Political scientists characterize democracy as procedural, measured by the transparency and fairness of the essential procedures governing the election and behavior of government officials. Although some see this definition as incomplete, arguing democracy should be substantive. Substantive Democracy requires not only fair elections and proper government procedures but also fair government policy outcomes (Handelman, Chapter 2). While the way in which Israel is run makes it considerably to few a democracy, its population groups are particularly non-Western.

As a country in the midst of a long brutal civil war with the Palestinians, with doubt of a quick resolution even through the signing of a truce with the Hamas, Israel retains the potential for economic greatness through its main exports of metal products, biomedical and electronic equipment, and polished diamond cutting expertise. In addition, Israel’s export strength comes from its production of software, telecommunications and semiconductor development (Comparative Agenda, 2014). The strength of Israel’s government demonstrates accountability in its practices to overshadow accusations of corruption among members of its parliament. Israel participation among multiple memberships throughout world trade initiatives demonstrates

Cultural Differences and CommunicationMrs. Gemma Nowakis a 73-year-old widower, with a 41-year-old sonwho hasbeen trying to care for her mother since her husband had died. She lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her son. Shespeaks English enough to understand a little, she spent herlife working as a seamstress since she was a 12-year-old girl. She has developed some hearing issuesandis wearing a hearing aid on her left ear. Her dominant language is Polish, so her sontends to translate for his motherwhen it is needed. Mrs. Nowakcame into the clinic today at the request of her son, who came in with her. Shetends to be stubborn and old fashioned when it comes to medical treatment. She believes that she can treat illness withonly natural herbs and teas, but not medicines, only Tylenol to alleviate some discomfort or pain but none other,and this medication of course is sold over the counter.

Fostering cultural awareness in children has many benefits that contribute to the overall development of children. Educators encounter challenges that may include academic pressure, collaborating with diverse families, and meeting the needs of the students. This paper examines theoretical perspectives using a longitudinal study. The study examined the experiences of children ages 3.5 to 5.5, by using their everyday experiences of race and ethnic diversity in their classroom setting.

First, the Israeli culture has affected the region and strategical battlefront of the Middle East, resulting in potential long-term resolution with the surrounding cultures. Cultural understanding

Using Hofstede’s cultural dimensions of individualism/collectivism, context, chronemics, uncertainty avoidance, power distance, masculinity/femininity, and long-term/short-term orientation can help to compare and contrast America and Israel. America is located mainly in the Northern Hemisphere in the continent of North America. Israel is located in Asia, which is located in the Eastern and Northern Hemisphere. There are many things you will find similar when talking about two countries, but also plenty of differences. For example, Hofstede’s cultural dimensions along with the ethnicities, nationalities, race, religions, and the norms of each country.

In a recent Guttman Report, fifty seven percent of Israeli’s identify as either “ultra-orthodox, religious, [or] traditional,” while forty three percent identify as “secular.” Furthermore, sixty one percent of Israeli Jews contend with the fact that Reform and Conservative movements should be equal to the movements of their Orthodox counterparts. Specifically, as the reform movement continuously grows within Israel, the gap in the different groups ideological and philosophical interpretations is beginning to open.

There are many cultures around the world, each with a unique set of characteristics. For example, I identify myself as a Korean-American. Education and family is valued over the individual. We hold the superstition that shaking one’s leg means shaking away one’s luck. As a Korean-American, we believe that our elders should be respected. For example, when we see an elder, we bow and say hello. Birthday celebrations for immediate family members and relatives include eating seaweed soup to promote health. Growing up in a Korean-American household, my family did not talk and discuss mental health. However, my family showed a lot of verbal and non-verbal affection with one another. This is one kind of culture. Culture is denoted as “a system of values, beliefs, ways of thinking, routines, rituals, and institutions established by a group or population … provides ways of looking at the world … determines patterns of feelings and behavior in everyday life” (Brooks, 2013, p. 34). Two cultural models are used in order to categorize cultures into one group or the other.

A group of people tied to a place is a nationality. Ethnicity is similar to nationality. The American nationality includes any citizen, born or immigrated and became a citizen, of the United States. Immigrants consider ethnicity more important than nationality. Violate conflicts can be a result of confusion between nationality and ethnicity.

The final major difference between cultures has to do with their economic system. There are three worldviews on how we make money: dependent, independent, and interdependent. In an agricultural economy or dependent worldview, there is a great discrepancy between the peasant class and the elite ruling class. The masses are more reliant on family and village groups, and they believe putting the group first is beneficial for society as a whole. The downfall is that because of the oppression of the ruling class, people lack personal choice to make their own decisions and chase their dreams. Next is an industrial economy or independent worldview. Because a society is more manufacturing-based, success in the workplace is what’s needed. People are more in control of their own lives, put their own goals first, are more competitive, demand equality, take risks, and use a direct communication style. It provides for greater personal power and freedom, but can leave others behind in the desire to succeed. Rounding out the economic systems is a post-industrial economy or interdependent worldview. This is best described as a mix of the previous two economies. On the surface, some values and customs seem similar to a dependent worldview, that is, people work together to achieve greater good for the company and society as a whole. But they are aware of their individuality and independence. They aren’t dependent on the group for survival, but choose to team up and work with others to have

I believe students should understand and appreciate cultural differences in their own country and throughout the world. By giving students the opportunity of being exposed to different cultural traditions and values is helping prepare the students for citizenship in a multicultural democracy. When a student attends a school that has a diverse population this allows for the child to develop a greater understanding of the perspectives of children form different cultural background. Cultural diversity enhances the school experience by giving students the opportunity to value other students lives and identities in a variety of ways. By allowing the students to explore culture, this lets them know how much they may have in common and how others may see the world very differently compared to their classroom. This can also teach students how to understand culture and help establish relationships with people from cultures that are different than their own.