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    Ethnocentrism Research

    Please provide information on ethnocentrism. I understand the concept, but the chapter that the teacher wants us to reference from does not give very much information. He suggested that we try this site to gain more information and examples of ethnocentrism.

    Improving Communication and Diversity

    Identify one thing you could do to improve your own communication with others with regard to diversity. It doesn't have to be just using derogatory words toward particular racial, socioeconomic, or gender groups. It could be anything which will improve your own communication.

    Online Team Building and Communication Problems

    In what stages of team development is group think most likely to occur? What strategies could be used to counteract this challenge? What communication strategies can be used to build rapport and team cohesiveness in a virtual environment?

    Diversity Questions

    Provide some examples of how American English reflects the diversity of American society with regard to gender. Also, what does the language we use to describe men and women say about how we conceptualize gender. Examples of questions you might ask yourself in answering this question: are men and women equal in the US?; do

    Across culture communication and kinesics

    Describe an intercultural transaction in which you have participated in which one or more parties demonstrated an application of kinesics (nonlinguistic body motions such as blushes, shrugs, or eye movement) different from your cultural norm. How did you react to the difference? Did the difference prove to be a barrier to c

    Multiculturalism: Article Review

    Please review the attached article and answer the following questions: 1) Did the article, television show, or motion picture attempt to address the diversity represented in the American landscape? 2) To what extent do the media rely on stereotypes when depicting a certain group? 3) Assess whether or n

    Discussion of the multicultural man

    "A multicultural man is a radically different sort of human being. His rise is a significant phenomenon because it represents a new psycho cultural style of self process." How is the multicultural man different? What traits distinguish his style of personality from the traditional structure of cultural identity?

    Culture - Language, Social Systems and Communication Styles

    For understanding, please help me with these questions: 2. What comprises "the filter of the social system?" Define it within your personal context of work. Illustrate -- with at least two examples -- how your social system influences your communication style (speech, interpersonal communication, responses/reactions to any

    Cultural Diversity

    What is assimilation? Specifically, sub-cultures are assimilated to varying degrees into the mainstream (white, heterosexual culture). What are some examples of how assimilation has influenced one or more of these groups in the workforce? Minimum of 350 words.

    Diversity, Media & Stereotypes

    1. In your opinion, are stereotypes in the media assisting or detracting from the cause of diversity and/or assimilation? 2. In your opinion, what is the effect of media portrayal on promoting diversity consciousness in the workplace? 3. Could the stereotypes in the media be changed?

    Racism in the U.S.

    Do you feel that racism still exists in the U.S.? What is a *real* solution to it? I just need your best thoughts.

    Cultural Background Summary

    Highlight the different sources that have contributed to your cultural background. Additionally, speculate on the extent to which your current identity has been molded by assimilation, acculturation, and/or a climate of pluralism.

    Teamwork, Collaboration and Conflict Resolution

    Some groups meet their goals, while others fall short of achieving what they set out to accomplish. What are the characteristics of a successful team, i.e., why do some teams succeed while others do not?

    Characteristics of a Successful Team

    Some groups meet their goals, while others fall short of achieving what they set out to accomplish. What are the characteristics of a successful team, i.e., why do some teams succeed while others do not?

    Diversity Across Cultures

    What are some similarities across cultures? (Minimum of 200 words). What are some differences between cultures or groups, and how might these differences affect teamwork or productivity in the workplace? (Minimum of 200 words).

    Families in United States

    On balance, are families in the United States becoming more weaker or simply different? What evidence can be cited?

    Social Mobility

    I have to reflect (in 2000 words) on similarities and differences between me, my parents and my grandparents. Which is no problem. I have to do this in regard to various stratification variables and consider to what extent I am upwardly or downwardly mobile. I also have to explain why any differences exist and what caused them.

    Research Problem and Method Paper

    1. Select a social phenomenon and discuss why the topic needs to be researched. 2. Define the problem within that topic, and outline how you would conduct the research, including methods and research design. 3. Why is the method you chose appropriate to this problem? 4. Why are other methods not appropriate? 5. You may c

    Diversity Awareness in Organizations

    If diversity awareness in organizations can be used as a successful strategy within organizations, can it also be used by businesses to competitive advantage in applications for business consumers? If so, how? If not, why not?

    Trace a systemic environmental reach

    Choose an individual action and trace its systemic environmental reach, citing the scope of environmental inputs and outputs. Be as specific to your home community as possible. Perhaps, you can consider the example of electric light. Cite factors such as: Where is the electricity reaching your home generated? What are the m

    Social paradigm of consumerism

    How would you characterize the dominant social paradigm of consumerism? What cultural symbols or messages drive this paradigm? How are these symbols/messages conveyed? What are the environmental impacts of this way of thinking?

    Socio-cultural ages Chart

    In a Word document, create a chart that shows the evolution of socio-cultural ages from hunter-gatherer societies to industrial societies. Include the following elements: Approximate timeframe for evolutionary shift from one age to the next (how long ago?) Key technological "discovery" that drove the evolution from one "step