Essays on Self Identity

Integrated Learning Homework

The focus of my interview was the effect of childhood transition that takes place to a child as they move to adolescent. The psychosocial change that occurs between the childhood and adulthood and between the mortality learned by a child, as well as ethics developed by an adult as Erikson's theory suggest. Before my interview, I gathered some information on this psychosocial stage among adolescents from various sources that increase independence to an adolescent through career development, occupational, families, relationships and their personal views and beliefs. According to Erikson stages, the fifth stage that best suits the change in ...

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Introduction 4 Theoretical Background 4 Brand Love Scales 4 Definition of Love 5 Personality of Brand 5 Image of the Brand 5 Brand Love’s Elements 6 Brand Romance 7 Brand Attitude 7 Brand Loyalty 7 Fashion Brands Love 8 Brand Love in Cell Phone Industry 8 Brand Love Creation by the Companies 8 Apple/Samsung/Huawei 8 PepsiCo 9 Benetton 9 Conclusion 9

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Executive Summary Brand love is a relatively new phenomenon actively discussed by the scholars and marketing professionals. Brand love is necessary for the modern companies to successfully attract and retain their customers. Moreover, it helps to convince ...

Identity and Information in the Internet Age

Today’s generation of kids and adults are dealing with technologies like no generation before. The major engine in this truly unique period is social media and the Internet. This has forever changed how we interact with one another as well as how we get information. We can interact with people all around the globe, with different cultures and nations, and do so all from our own living room. This new way of interacting with one another has had a great affect on how we form our self-identity. Social media and the Internet have made inaccuracies of information much ...

The medical training is perceived to be the most stressful experience. The medical school environment is challenging to most of the students as they have to deal effectively with different areas while developing their career (Jetten, Haslam & Haslam, 2012). The medical education is for both development of the professional identity and the medical knowledge. The professional identities are usually contested and allowed through the synergistic external and internal process of the identification which is constituted in and through artefacts and language in the institutional sites(White, Borges & Geiger,2011). Therefore, the manner in which the medical students develop the ...

Introduction

There are many different reactions to mental illness. These approaches culminate in various responses and perceptions about people with mental disorders. There are various labels people create when dealing with persons with mental illnesses. Social stigma involve discriminatory behaviour directed at singling out people with mental challenges and treating them with fear and panic. However, this phobia of people with mental illness seem to create other dysfunctional behaviours when it becomes excessive. The purpose of this essay is to identify the patterns of functional issues relating to the stigmatizing beliefs and behaviours towards people with mental illnesses. This will ...

Africa has traditionally been a continent of mixed fortunes, where real-life stories of hope and despair abound. African traditions, values and customs have been slowly influenced by colonization and eventual globalization that has turned the world into a global village. The novel, Things fall apart, is a reflection of the extent to which Africans were tied to their beliefs and customs, as a violation of those customs was regarded as being disrespectful to the gods. Resistance to the new values and beliefs as brought by the missionaries are resisted since the communities regard them as inclined on disrupting the ...

Philosophy Questions

Robert Solomon postulated that love is a matter of choice, opposing the normal view that love is a natural feeling that is elicited by our spontaneous attraction to each other. He argues that love is a conscious decision that brings together two people searching for self-identity. In explaining the idea of self-identity, Robert raises the issue of inseparability, whereby, by falling in love, we are looking for that person who makes us comfortable by getting inculcated in our lives to form mosaic kind of a figure, made by an amalgamation of two figures. The fact that we choose our ...

ABSTRACT

In this study, the discussion is based on the hearing aid as the most effective device for the individuals with the hearing impairment in the independent living. In developing the content, the other types of technological tools have been ruled out in an appropriate manner, by offering actual and supported reasons as to why the hearing aid is the most suitable choice. The essay has also described the various types and levels of hearing impairment, which are namely: deaf, deafness, hard of hearing. This is of significance as it offers a framework for basing, and presenting my arguments on ...

Over decades, Native Americans were facing fierce and severe oppression of non-Indians who targeted at ‘civilizing’ and ‘educating’ savages. Deemed they were helping English Americans were suppressing and erasing unique and beautiful Indian culture. Thousands of Indians were forcibly sent to schools in order to learn ‘correct’ language and values which damaged family relationships and distorted sense of belonging and cultural identity which brought Native American languages and culture in a catatonic state. However, despite all horrible deeds Native Americans try to rebuild and regain their cultural heritage in order to pass it to the next generations. A lot ...

Nowadays social groups and individuals are not perceived as a closed and self-sufficient phenomena. They are included in the general relationship and interdependence. Universal interconnection, interdependence and relationships are extremely complicated by contradictory processes of globalization. The role and influence on the formation of national consciousness of the cultural self-identity should be borne in mind that national identity is implemented at two levels: the social (public, community at large) and personal (personal) (Bem, 1967). The need for self-determination has always been an important human need. Erich Fromm believed that this need is rooted in human nature (Fromm, 1939). Social ...

The poem basically talks about Emily Dickinson’s inner feelings. From the way the poem is structured and the way she articulates her wordings, it directly points out towards her inner feelings. However, it’s not just inner feelings in the ordinary sense, the poem greatly relates to her inner struggles. Throughout the poem, Dickinson significantly speaks of her struggles, as a result, she questions God several times. However, she primarily relies on faith at all times more so in the suffering that she endures (Dickinson 16). Moreover, she also touches on the theme of her confusion in respect ...

Abstract

“Song of Solomon” is the third novel written by Toni Morrison and is a very remarkable and rich piece of fiction. Its power lies not only in the representation of African Americans century but also the author’s insistence on the necessity of healing the alienated and broken protagonist, Milkman Dead. His journey to the recognition of the cultural past can be viewed in the context of the mythic quest, as he follows it, first for gold, and then for knowledge about his ancestry. Significantly, in the novel, the writer employs classical myths, specifically that of Icarus and the ...

RESEARCH PAPER: THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

Introduction The novel Their Eyes Were Watching God authored by Zora Neale Hurston is a culmination of different themes touching on matters love and hatred, life and death, murder, and discovery of self-identity. Ultimately, the novel is packed with many themes and issues that affect the society woven to bring the message dexterously home (Lester 20). In essence, the novel is a classic that helps the reader to reflect about specific historical epochs in the way Hurston travels through time to explain issues of culture, tradition, love and pursuit for identity. It can be argued that the novel describes ...

Personality tests can tell a counselor and individual a lot about what they are going through in life, sometimes with no prior knowledge, and can often help guide a person through making personal choices for themselves in the future. Two of these evaluations are the Holland test and the Marcia evaluation. The Holland test divides people into six different personality types, and provides a list of careers and hobbies that suit that personality type. The Marcia evaluation can help a person to understand if they are going through a crisis period in which their old ways of thinking or ...

Introduction

Understanding self- identity in ‘selphie’ portrait photography looks at the influence of social media on the way people take mobile phone pictures connected to editing a new identity as portrayed in the photographs shared on Internet social networks. The amazing popularity of phone camera (see Figure 1) technology, photography, and the number of self-portraits finally appearing on Internet social networks continues creating a phenomenon. The effect looks at how social networks influence how people take selphie (Oxforddictionaries.com, 2014) photographs and edit them. Comparisons of film and digital photography linking to self-identity show a connection ...

Introduction

This tagline comes from a popular brand of camera that can best describe the premise behind the YouTube viral video entitled Meet Me at Starbucks. Specifically commissioned by Starbucks, the aim of the video was to capture the very essence of human emotion for a purpose other than just invoking emotions. With technology or without, Starbucks has been able to capture the essence of togetherness among its customers of various age groups.

Since Starbucks was opened to business in 1971, it has carefully grown to become a household name. With the latest advertisement of Starbucks, it delivers the powerful tagline that is ...

Introduction

Culture has a great influence on the development of our self-identity. Various factors that include; tightness, complexity and individualism versus collectivism found in culture, influence a person’s personality traits. Individualistic cultures emphasize independence, development of self-goals and competitiveness (Matsumoto, 2001). Collectivistic cultures, require an individual to belong to a certain group. Group goals are the priority and one’s behavior is expected to conform to what is acceptable in the group. Collectivist cultures embrace working together whereas in individualistic cultures individuals are self-reliant. A lot of studies suggest that the big 5 personality trait emerge from a variety of cultures.

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Abstract

The following questions will be answered in accordance with the perspective of Hutchison (2013):

1. Define each of the dimensions and give examples of Manisha’s journey for each dimension. 2. How does knowledge of these terms contribute to culturally sensitive social work practice? 3. Cite examples of how you think these theories would help with assessment and intervention in your practice with client. Provide a rational for your answer. 4. Which theoretical perspective would you evaluate as meeting the most criteria for judging social theory? Provide a rationale. 5. In a short answer list and explain the three factors associated ...

Self identity stems from the notion of emancipating the calls of the real person is portrayed. A healthy self-identity, in my own perspective, calls for identifying the issues that affect a person. It relates to how one can be sincere and honest with himself in line with the abilities that he possesses. It also touches on the identification of the weaknesses that one may have, and working on them to be a better person. A healthy self identity gives one room to initiate discipline and belief in his endeavors, hence ensuring that one does not fall behind the peer cocoon.

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Henry David Thoreau is the founding father of American Liberation Thought. He is among the most influential and beloved writers of the 19th century. His writings have influenced and inspired millions of people across the world for over 150 years. It is for this reason and many others that he should be studied in high school. This paper will determine profound reasons why Thoreau should be taught in high school. - Sources (Gruenewald 14) according to Gruenewald, Thoreau made great contribution with his encapsulate environment stewardship. He was always awake to his surroundings, he saw things in ...

Abstract

The theories of psychosocial development stress that an individual’s personality is enhanced by social relationships he or she develops from birth to adulthood. These are explained by Erik Erickson’s eight stage theories that describe the conflicts and achievements that present the turning points in an individual’s life. From birth to old age, an individual establishes a sense of trust in others, develops one’s identity in society, and helps the next generation learn skills in preparation for the future. Erickson asserted that in all stages, an individual learns to grow and develop throughout adulthood in a fixed order ...

The theme of self-identity of the individual plays one of the key roles in the contemporary sociological science. It is justified by the increased importance of the personal understanding of self and the emerging crisis of self-identification of people within the contemporary social system. Therefore, this theme represents special ineptest for the scientific researches and analyses of social science specialists. The analysis of the following sources shows the complex character of the self-identity theory and wide range of narrative techniques used to attract attention of the reader. In the book “Identity’s Strategy: Rhetorical Selves in Conversion” written ...

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Amnesia is a condition characterized by memory loss or inability to form new memories that can be caused by organic or functional factors. Organic factors that cause amnesia include brain injuries from physical trauma or medical condition. Functional factors are psychological responses to traumatic events or internal conflicts. Although the cause of amnesia is clear when memory is impaired by organic factors, the role of physiological processes in dissociative amnesia is still controversial. This paper aims to provide an overview of amnesia and the physiological processes that can explain how functional factors affect the brain and impair memory recovery. ...

INSTITUTIONAL AFFILITATION

Immigrants add a unique dimension to American life and politics. In this essay, I will give a brief explanation on the significance of the Statue of Liberty, provide an overview of the current demographics of the U.S. and the problems faced by minority groups in the 1970s and the identity politics that accompanied this tumultuous time in America’s history.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY

Between 1886-1924, almost 14 million immigrants entered the United States through the NY Harbor. While first and second class passengers weren't required to undergo inspection at Ellis Island, the majority of passengers in steerage class. The Statue of Liberty at Ellis ...

The dictionary defines a stranger as “a person whom one does not know.” But what happens when the stranger is oneself? It seems like a contradiction, but this is the theme explored by Albert Camus in his novella “The Stranger.” Through the narrative of the protagonist Camus relates through his characters deep philosophical notions about identity and the self, and what we can fully know about ourselves in the world. The protagonist sees life as arbitrary. He attaches no emotion to the happenings in his life. As a result, he looses his self-identity, becoming a stranger to himself. The story is of importance because ...

Self-Identity Problem The problem of self-identity is setting the terms for what principles govern the certainty that we can know a person is the same over time. We know nothing on an atomic level remains the same more than an instant. We also know that while changes in people can be slow, people are constantly changes on two different levels. On the first level people are changing psychologically. People learn things, they forget things and they abandon some beliefs to adopt others. Physical people are also always changed. I have heard it said that in something like seven years while ...

Family is a fundamental unit that shapes our identities in life. Every individual is born of a family. The cohesiveness of the family unit is integral in make sure that an individual is able to obtain the family values. Members of the family have a better understanding of an individual’s strengths and weaknesses. Based on the level family support, individuals are able to either embrace or shun their families’ values. This argumentative essay seeks to explain how family traditions and cultural legacies contribute to and or inhibit an individual’s self-identity. This paper will also include what I know about my ...

The study of gender communication plays a crucial role in the existence and maintenance of the gender system. Communication problems originate due to the differential patterns of communication in me and women. In fact they are the major cause of marital conflicts. Difference of sex in communication locates gender rather social relations. Critics claim that women are responsible for both miscommunication as well as minimizing the conflicts. In the article, Louann Brizendine describes that gender communication results from the biological differences in the brain. On the other hand, Brenda Allen argues that gender communication depends on differences in power and ...

What is the connection between the notion of SOUL and the individual’s sense of SELF-identity?

In order to find a connection between the notion of soul and the individual’s sense of self-identity, it is very important to know their definitions. Soul has been defined in various ways by religion and philosophers. It is claimed that a soul is the essence or immaterial aspect that human beings have that show their individuality and humanity. It is stated that the mind and self are synonymous with the soul (Chalmers). There are others who believe that a soul is immortal, therefore, cannot die. Individual’s sense of self-identity has been the subject of scrutiny by many philosophers. The sense ...

Jarrett Family Identifying Information

The Jarrett family is the main group of characters in the film “Ordinary People” (Schwary & Redford, 1980). The Jarrett family genogram is presented in Chart 1. Jordan “Buck” Jarrett is the oldest son, but he appears only during flashbacks and memories because the film takes place after his death. The main protagonist of the story is Conrad Jarrett, who was released from the hospital after a failed suicide attempt and exhibits symptoms of depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Chart 1. Jarrett family geneogram.

Presenting Problem

Communication barriers are the most pressing issue for the Jarrett family. It is likely that ...

Abstract

Amnesia usually originates from memory loss as a result of particular situations, mostly brain illness, injury, or psychological trauma. Memory loss is frequently the most disabling attribute of numerous disorders, weakening the ordinary day by day actions of the patients and intensely distressing the people (Madan, 2011). Amnesia is based on the proximal cause of the injury such as psychogenic amnesia and organic amnesia. This paper discusses psychogenic amnesia, its causes and its types including the psychogenic fugue and psychogenic focal retrograde amnesia. Psychogenic amnesia was then differentiated from retrograde and organic type of amnesia. Psychogenic amnesia is ...

Self identity and the need to discover the same has been the crux of various religious, spiritual and philosophical studies. There has been a strong support in favour of associating identification of self as one of the major goals of human life. Despite the above being fairly subjective and argumentative, birth and death has been accepted as the standard period between which the awareness of ‘who am I’ must come within a person. Seemingly, there can be various aspects that can be discussed when it comes to self identity however as a part of this paper I would like to use personal reflections ...

Question No. 5: Living Culture –

Gender, Sexuality, and Race Gender, sexuality, and race are less biological facts than the outcome of contextually specific discourses and discursive practices. Explain with reference to no more than two aspects of identity.

Living Culture –

Gender and Race Introduction Gender, sexuality, and race are less biological facts of how human identity develops than the outcome of contextually specific discourses and discursive practices connected to ethnicity and cultural interchanges. The following scholastic exercise defines how social science prods the ethnic and cultural interchanges of humans in their discourse and discursive practices. In turn, the following describes how this affects ...

Teenage years can be described as a period experienced by a person who is in their adolescence age of between thirteen and nineteen years. This age is also recognized as a transitional stage from childhood and adulthood. At this transition stage is associated with issues such as self-identity and independence. This topic can be considered relevant to psychology because it involves the thought of how thinking process advances from the childhood to adulthood, or through the puberty. At this age the teenage are said to experience both time of discovery and disorientation. Fundamental psychological study in colleges typically involves children psychology and ...

A Quantitative Study of Preschool Teachers' Beliefs and Attitudes toward Diversity, Diversity Experiences, Ideal Vision of a Diversity Curriculum and Implementation of a Diversity Curriculum in their Classroom

ABSTRACT

This quantitative study with forty respondents, examined preschool teachers’ beliefs towardsdiversity, diversity experiences, ideal vision of a diversity curriculum, and implementation of a diversity curriculum in their classrooms. The study examined the kinds of curriculum (traditional or multicultural) that preschool teachers use throughout the year and what are the factors that serve as barriers to their use of a diversity curriculum with a focus on race/ethnicity, if any. This study will show the impact of cultural ...

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Hong king has been a country under British rule until the year 1997. In 1997 an agreement was reached to transfer the administration of Hong Kong from the British colonialists to the Chinese. This is the personification of decolonization without independence. The people of Hong Kong did not really get their independence. They just got under new management. The agreement however was that Hong Kong would maintain its original autonomy. The Chinese were not allowed to force their philosophical ideologies of communism under on to the people of Hong Kong. The people of Hong Kong would also maintain their semi ...

Introduction

Anzaldua recalls the memoirs of her journey from leaving her home and the path leading back to the place she left on a quest to find solitude and self-identity. The essay entitled “Movements of Rebellion and Cultures that Betray” tells about the personal struggle to cultural upheaval and establishing self-identity and maintaining independence in relation to others. Home culture is defined as the shared symbolic system of learned, attitudes and beliefs that influenced and shape an individual’s identity. On the other hand, oneself is a person’s own definition and perception of himself. These elements will be discussed in examining ...

Question 3: Particularly for an immigrant, a role model can be very important to maturing and developing one’s identity. Choose one character from Caramelo who seeks a role model and describe how the role model influences (or multiple role models influence) this character. The story initiates by presenting Lala in the car with her family heading to Mexico. The narrator indicates that children sing songs from American cartoons and commercials before crossing the border (Cisneros 24). However, after crossing the border, the narrator notes that no one felt like singing. In some instances, Celaya presents her admiration of the ...

Research in Mainstream Media

In the article “Giving the finger: This hurts me more than you,” Kluger (2009) reports a study that aimed to clarify how gestures can affect thoughts and feelings about others. Although the article is very informal and aims to entertain the audience in addition to providing them with interesting information, it is professional and all key points found in the original research paper by Chandler and Schwarz (2009) are included in the text, such as explaining the difference between learned and inborn gestures or the development and meaning of the “thumbs up” and “middle finger” gestures. The study by ...

Sociology defines socialization as a process that occurs when a person interacts with stimuli from other people in the environment. It proceeds to point out that socialization leads to the formation of personalities. Personalities are a result of the manner in which people in the environment interact with an individual. Self-identity is because of taking the perception of an individual from other people. All the three elements of a person involve dynamic processes that end when a person dies. All these descriptions make sense and are accurate in defining how individuals interact with each other in society since birth. However, the definition of self-identity ...

The terror attack of 9/11 and the subsequent terror attacks have led to greater and intensive scrutiny of the Muslims in many parts of the world especially in Britain and America. The identity of Muslims was compromised due the issue of security and terror related activities. Muslims have therefore been subjected to strict security measures since most of them were suspects of terrorism. The integrity of the Muslim community was questioned in Britain and western countries making them more affiliated to terror attacks. The minority Muslim community therefore faced difficulties in integrating into the society as well as interaction ...

Deviation is about breaking rules, searching for the factors in individual’s personality and situations in life that accounts for infractions. Individuals are treated and labeled in many ways when they tend to believe in individualism. Self-identity and people’s behavior greatly influence how they will be treated by society members. Individualism is characterized by a self-fulfilling prophecy and they are many stereotypes that accompany deviance. The labeling theory explains how self-identity shapes the way that a person will be treated; it states that deviation is rejected and those who hold on are avoided by the society. Stigmatization therefore occurs and ...

Comparing Z. Freud’s Conceptions and E. Erikson’s Theory of Psychosocial Development <Student’s Name> <University>

Psychosocial development theory is the theory of psychosocial reeks of personality, created by Eric Erickson, in which he describes the eight stages of personality development and focuses on the development of the individual I am. The issue of personality psychosocial development is not only of scientific interest. Psychoanalysis seeks and finds the roots of the problems in the various stages of childhood and adolescence. It turns out that not only all of us from childhood, but our ...

For decades, identity politics have played an important role in the contemporary American art. Minority groups who are seeking for their cultural identity are developing arts as the basis for establishing self-identity, cultural identity, gender issues and socio-economic status. They search for deeper meaning through participation in cultural work and they see art as a representation of their cultural and national identity. Identity politics is important in the contemporary American art because it allows minority artists to express their cultural heritage and influence people to acknowledge their existence as well as understand their beliefs and behavior and appreciate their cultural ...

Physiological and Sociological Considerations of

Screen less Displays: Mobile phone Over the years, the mobile phone has become an integral part of the society. This technology has been embraced by many members of the society to the point that some people find life unliveable without their phones. Universally, the young generation are the most people that have accepted the mobile technology and therefore the most prolific users. The young people are more likely to connect in high level challenging mobile phone use (Bianchi & Phillips, 2005). This technology has come as a blessing and a curse. Today connecting and having conversations with people has become very ...

- Bibliographical Entry of the assigned reading

Temporality and Personal Identity in the Thought of Nishida Kitaro by Gereon Kopf

- What does the assigned reading cover? The reading covers an analysis of Nishida’s conception of an individual in terms of self-determination from the concept of contradictory self-identity compared to the models of personal identity. Some of the models that are mentioned in the reading include monadology and selfless continuity. The author makes an attempt to address the question by analyzing the theory of essentialism developed by Leibniz’ along with theory of reductionism developed by Derek Parfit’s. He introduces a third theory by the name personal nonduality that derives its ...

The study of critical mixed theory is not only a complex field of study, but also a field that must be examined in a multidimensional view. The mixed race theory entangles itself with political, social, and economic implication in the study of racial identities and the ‘race problem’. People with a multiracial background may experience difficulties in identifying with a particular class of people. This is because racial identities give a person the sense of belongingness. Moreover, one tends to develop a sense of self that is crucial to self-acceptance. However, even where there is a defined mixed race, a sense of belongingness can only be realized if ...

Outline

This paper explores my power and privilege, according to my ability-level, sexual orientation and race in a multicultural American society and how a multicultural course (MCS105) has changed my life and perception to other social/cultural classes and norm groups of people such as the LGBT through application of the social construction theory.

The following essay addresses the topic on power and privilege in a multicultural context. I analysed myself according to Johnson’s Diversity Wheel on three categories namely; ability level, sexual orientation and race. I am non-disabled physically, heterosexual and Asian by race. According to Johnson’s Diversity Wheel these ...

This paper is adopts an analytic view on the various ways in which the media portrays women. The paper seeks to illustrate how media constructs the female gender and the influence it casts on the population. There is also an overview on my personal view on how media constructs the female ideal and the effects on the growing population. In general, the paper is attempts to instil the critical thinking by women on the way the media portrays the female gender. The sole purpose of the paper is to create awareness on women on how the media utilizes technological ...

Many different themes of apparent opposition come from reading James Baldwin’s classic short story, Sonny’s Blues. There are themes of life versus death, good versus bad, light versus darkness, safety versus danger, white versus black, seeing versus blindness, and outside versus inside, to name only a few. A theme that encompasses all of these supposed oppositions is order versus chaos. The characters in Sonny’s Blues attempt to make order from the roiling dangers of poverty, addiction, war, and other chaotic elements of life in Harlem of the 1950s. However, Baldwin does not present chaos and order as ...

A definition of self-identity: transversal analysis of the philosophical problematic of the self and the quest for self-acceptance and happiness.

If there is a pertinent question to be asked, as many times as a mind gets lost in the world of ambivalent feelings, decisions, choices, vices, uncontrollable passions, deep boredom, despair and fears, as well as excitement, pleasure and joy is this one: «Who am I?». It is not an innocent question and it does not allow an innocent answer, as all possible paths leading to it are rooted in the most important quest any human being can go in search of: the quest for self-acceptance and happiness. It is a long expedition to the roots of any life, involving the past ( ...

In the 21st century, there are many problems that affect human beings. Globally, both developed and developing countries are universally affected by conflicts, incurable diseases, natural disasters, as well as global financial crisis. Certainly, these problems have social, psychological, physical, economic, as well as political impacts, what varies is the intensity of its effects. As a matter of fact, many people and nations tackle these issues differently, depending on personal traits, economic status, cultural issues, as well as availability of resources. One of the main problems that affect the world today is HIV/AIDS; it affects families, individuals and nations. In ...

Self-identity composes of a multi-dimensional construct which incorporates the individual’s perception of the self, in close relation to a vast number of points. The concept does not include only the present self, but rather what the self used to be, how it evolved into what it is now and the future possibilities of further augmentation. Thus, in this pursuit of formation and development of self-identity, there exist numerous incentives on a personal as well as the social level. In J. Peter Meinke’s poem, entitled “Advice to My Son,” the poet endeavors to help set good foundations of self-identity and personal ...

Introduction

Nurses provide care for patient’s drawn from diverse cultures on a daily basis. Further, they have to work with colleagues whose cultural practices are a far cry from their own. Nurses are also tasked with ensuring that they provide individualized, quality, safe and effective care to their patients. In doing this, they must avoid portraying any cultural bias, prejudices or discrimination towards their clients’ failure to which they risk having their nursing care rejected or at worst being sued. Cultural safety is therefore a vital component of nursing care. Cultural safety otherwise called cultural competency is described in academic literature as a ...