Purchase Solution

mobility of the world's peoples

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

a. Describe the impact that these issues will have on society.
b. Explain how these issues will affect the interaction among culturally diverse groups.

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

Cultural merging's effects are demonstrated using research.

Solution Preview

In as much as the mobility of the world's peoples has become a common occurrence, cultures are being put together with other cultures that are very much different. The areas of life that were once governed by the agents of socialization that are culturally specific such as schools, family, and churches are now seen competing for the actual socialization of those that are moving to different countries to pursue financial betterment. Those people from what are considered poor countries are migrating to America as well as other countries viewed as a means by which to better families and individuals (Schaefer, 2007). It is now important for social psychologists to study the effect of the crossover of the cultures in order to understand methods of alleviating the "normal cognitive process" (Weiten, 2007, pg 457) of stereotyping ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Theories of Work Motivation

This quiz tests the student's understanding of the major theories of work motivation from an organizational behavior perspective.

Psychoanalysis and Sigmund Freud

This quiz explores the personality theory of psychoanalysis, in particular reference to how Freud conceptualized of this theory.

Can you name these types of cognitive distortions?

In each mini-scenario, can you identify the type of cognitive distortion being displayed? All of us are subject to cognitive errors, biases, and distortions throughout our daily lives.

Erik Erikson's Psychosocial Stages

Erik Erikson researched eight stages of psychosocial development beginning at birth and ending at death. This quiz challenges your knowledge of each stage, the corresponding age range, and the conflicts present during each stage.

How can you tell if your loved one is suicidal?

This is a small quiz to help determine if a loved one is suicidal and what steps should be taken to help stop suicide.