The theory of cultural relativism is based on a valued judgment between beliefs‚ culture‚ and religion. However‚ cultural relativism incorrectly answers the question‚ “What is right?” since there is no right or wrong when considering validity. Cultural relativism creates a belief that is the “highest standard” and there should be no biased opinions. Certain cultures tend to believe that they are superior to others. As a result‚ the different customs that exist are not said to be incorrect or correct
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Our Cultural Diversity HUMA215-1302B-17 Lea Bucanek AIU-Online Cultural diversity is what the world is made of. It’s based on race‚ religion‚ socioeconomic status‚ and gender even. We need cultural diversity in the work place‚ our religion‚ and our lives. When we travel we tend to go to places we never been
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Gardner distinguishes 8 domains of ability in his theory of multiple intelligences. Briefly discuss each of these intelligences and explain how you will apply any 4 of them in your classroom. In 1983‚ Howard Gardner offered his theory of Multiple Intelligences in his book Frames of Mind - The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. However‚ he gave 8 different criteria for behaviour to be counted as intelligence. These were that intelligences showed: 1. Potential for brain isolation due to brain damage;
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CULTURAL RELATIVISM The idea of cultural relativism started from the society. From the society it turns out to be a symbol of that particular area and become mass/universal. According to Rachel (p.18) says " These customs cannot be said to be "correct" or incorrect‚ "for that implies that we have an independent standard of right and wrong by which they may judge". In a simple word cultural relativism is there is no answer for what is right and what is wrong‚ to judge this issue we have to know
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Gardner ’s Seven Intelligences Overview of Gardner’s theory and its significance The Gardner theory states there are seven different ways that people understand the world. Every person is known to have some level of each of these intelligences. It determines the best style of learning for individuals. If a person is better at learning using one certain intelligence method they should have a learning program individualized to capitalize on that strength allowing them to have and enhanced learning
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Aody Rafati Dr. Jodi Melamed Eng 2010 12/11/2014 Cultural Identity in The Namesake The Namesake illustrates several elements of transition that are common to the stories of immigrant families and their children. As shown in the film‚ the first generation connects with their cultural identity and roots to a far greater degree and density than their children do. The second generation exists between two realities of culture including their ethnic heritage and the world they live in presently
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1. Discuss the Benefits and Limitations of intelligence testing. Include a discussion on the validity and reliability of intelligence test. There are many benefits and limitations for using intelligence testing in the job selection process. Benefits may include the employ is informed about who is intelligently suited for the role. The employer is shown who has the intelligence to keep up with the standard of work that may need to be produced. They then can pick the candidate whose knowledge best
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Culture is defined as the system of shared beliefs‚ values‚ customs‚ behaviors‚ and artifacts that the members of society use to cope with their world and with one another‚ and that are transmitted from generation to generation through learning. Culture helps us understand how things are created‚ developed‚ managed and changed. Each culture is unique‚ I do not think people will find any culture that is exactly like another culture but I think that they can find many similarities. Some similarities
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Bush” are two perfect examples of real life accounts of the problems that they face in the field‚ and it is found that in order for anthropologists to be able to truly study a certain culture‚ they must understand the meanings of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. Ethnocentrism must be understood so that it can be avoided‚ because it is the belief in the superiority of one’s own ethnic group‚ which could ultimately make it very difficult to truly study and learn about a culture if you are constantly
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Cultural Revolution in China The Cultural Revolution in China was a social movement that took place in 1966 through 1976. This movement involved major changes that took place in the political‚ economic and social nature of China. These changes were very often for violent and corrupted means. This Cultural Revolution threatened China for 10 years. In the beginning of the revolution. “Destructive groups such as Red Guards and The Cultural Revolution Authority grasped the power‚ and China drove into
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