why thinking about distinctive features is vital in communication Introduction In the contemporary world, society is made up of people from diverse walks of life. There is no country, location, or even workplace that has individuals that conform to a single ethnic, racial, or sexual orientation. The diversity is ubiquitous as the society slowly transforms to multi-ethnicity, and the differences in language also give people their identity. Further, the civilization in most of the western cultures permits absolute freedom of various individuals in the society, leading them to adopt different sexual orientation and identity. However, despite the diversity that exists in our current societies, there are still contentious issues that characterize such aspects. In most cases, the LGBT community, minority groups, and females are subject to victimization or sexual objectification. Therefore, during communication, there is a need to take into account the distinctive features such as age, gender, sexuality, race, and ability. The following are the reasons why thinking about the above distinctive features is vital in communication. First, taking into account all forms of diversity during communication dispels the…
The New Jim Crow Laws Introduction Jim Crow Laws were structures and regulations that encouraged racial discrimination against people of color. The legal laws that existed for over a hundred years were meant to marginalize African American people denying them the right to education, voting right, and even the right to get a job. Anyone who defied these laws faced the justice system. In the 20th century, these laws still prospered in society, oppressively encouraging violence. There increased riots as such white hate groups, which dominated the landscape, denying opportunities for educated black people. Black lynching increased in the South, prompting migration to the North. The North still did not grant the freedom they wished for with politicians like senator Allen Granbery Thurman fighting reconstruction eras that benefited African Americans. After world war two, there increased civil rights activities in black communities. Integration in the military, ruling out of educational segregation, discrimination against owning and selling homes, and voting rights were all ended by civil rights actions, and then-President Lyndon signed the Civil Rights Acts in 1964. The move led…
The evolution of humans The evolution of humans is characterized by essential aspects such as the development of the cranium capacity, development from quadrupedalism, and alteration of other anatomical features that distinguish. Bipedalism in early humans could be traced back from four to three million years ago. The Australopithecus fossils establish that the genus of early humans might have been the first crop to walk in twos (Kingdon, 2003). Initially, other preceding hominids were walking in all the four limbs. However, owing to the continuous evolution process that translated to the alteration and modification of the spinal cord and the foramen magnum during the evolution process, there was a gradual modification of the limbs to suit the newly acquired body frames (Kingdon, 2003). Consequently, the development and subsequent use of bipedalism resulted in the change in routine as early humans were able to effectively grasp objects, move straight in bipedal, and have altered anatomy. During the evolution process, one distinctive feature is that the female and male early hominids had varied anatomical development resulting in sexual dimorphism. To adequately explain…
Gender Inequality, Social Class and Social Mobility Chapter one: Introduction Introduction Intergenerational persistence in economic results impacts the perpetuation and aggravation of the resource gap between the wealthy and poor. Research on social mobility in previous years has mainly concentrated on men. However, there is less or no research on the patterns of social mobility of women. The level of intergenerational mobility in society is perceived as a measure of the degree of equality of economic opportunity. It captures the degree whereby individual situations during childhood are replicated in their success in older years, the extent at which persons can make it version of their own talents and luck. The significance of the notion of social mobility has risen, being viewed as a parameter for measuring the equality of opportunity in a sphere where results are uneven. Social mobility is closely linked to the associated concepts, including inequality, inclusion, and social exclusion, where mobility is the movement between distinct and uneven social groups or classes and between inclusion and exclusion. As Miller (2005) contends, the likelihood of social mobility is…
Gran Torino Movie Essay Question 1: Walt’s process of adapting to cultural diversity and the difference between Walt’s culture and the Hmong people. Walt embraces an American-based low-context culture in which language is mainly applied to convey feelings, ideas, and notions as precisely as possible. He is guided in a culture that appreciates individualism, and powerful language use that sees him speak with openness and with even a unique sense of vulgarity and sarcasm. This is shown when he uses vulgar language while speaking to Martin, the barber and the priest. From the initial encounter with his Hmong neighbors, his dissatisfaction and racism could be quickly perceived. This cultural perception puts Walt at a point he is viewed as an ethnocentric, taking his culture as superior that makes him exhibit prejudice attitudes, considering others to belong to an outgroup (Eastwood et al., 2009). However, Walt eventually learns to more about Hmong culture through an after-time developed friendship between him, Thao and Sue that makes him ultimately accept them as equals. He develops competence in inter-cultural communication, resulting from an exchange…
The reaction on human rights by China’s government The reaction on human rights by China’s government poses a massive threat to the fundamental rights and freedom of the people residing within the country. China’s government, led by the Chinese Communist Party, holds it that allowing existential freedom would limit their power. As a result, they have tirelessly sought to develop Orwellian high-tech surveillance where they can ensure a sophisticated internet censorship system to control and suppress the people. China uses its economic growth to silence the common critiques for the violation of human rights, which they have been engaging since the 20th century. There is no other government that has got involved in detaining millions of ethics minorities under forced indoctrinations. The worst thing is that those who dare to challenge the repression face the wrath of the government. Due to such, the government has effectively managed to violate human rights with much vigor and political determination seriously. Since the actions have not been challenged and do not seem to get enough criticism, there is a great possibility that China…
Library Project: Holy Communion Ritual A myth is usually defined as a traditional story that explains the early history of people through describing a social phenomenon that usually involves supernatural events or beings. On the other hand, a ritual is a religious ceremony that comprises of a series of actions performed in a planned and prescribed order. The role of both myth and role plays in religion cannot be understated. A myth and rituals are major components of religion. In religion, a myth that narrates a story of how God established a certain ritual emphasizes the ritual by providing a divine status for it. For instance, “Do this because God did or do it.” On the other hand, a ritual that is based on mythical events makes the story of that event more than just mythology. However, in this case, a myth becomes essential as it tells about events that are seen and considered sacred by people. This research paper will seek to explore and discuss a religious ritual of Holy Communion. Holy Communion is a ritual that is celebrated…
The Effect of Gender on Stereotyping Abstract Gender has been demonstrated to have a significant effect on the stereotyping process. Most of the studies that provide such findings are conducted at the university level and from different parts of the world. As such, it would be relatively difficult for such institutions to develop a psychology teaching curriculum that would minimize the effect of stereotypes among students to improve their mental processes. In light of this, the researcher proposes to conduct a study in a specific institution, which will evaluate the effect of gender on students’ stereotyping processes. A sample of 200 students (100 male and 100 female) will be selected randomly to take part in the study. The questionnaire attached to the appendix will be utilized to collect the data, whereas the t-test will be used for data analysis. Keywords: stereotyping, gender, mental processes, discriminations The Effect of Gender on Stereotyping Skrypnek and Snyder (1982), Banchefsky and Park (2018), and Cadinu, Latrofa, and Carnaghi (2013) have demonstrated that gender has a significant effect on the stereotyping process. Vargas, Huey,…
Board of Directors Comparison Introduction After the economic slump in the 90s, South Korea has emerged a considerable force with revolutionary measures to deal with the problem of the past economic regimes. The current corporate world in South Korea is vibrant, with local and international companies enjoying good business in the country. The reform in the country, as well as better political will by the authorities, has led to a better business environment as the country continues to make inroads in the inter international market. In comparison to the United States of America, the approach is almost similar to local adjustment concerning the details in the governance. The boards of companies are provided almost the same privileges and rights even though there are a few differences, especially in the independent directors and other reasons that they enjoy. The paper, therefore, compared the issue sin the corporate provisions in the United States and South Korea with the board of directors. Corporate Trends in South Korea Recent corporate trends in South Korea show a keen approach and regulations on the directors as…
Stereotyping Essay Prompt The story of a twenty-two-year-old man who is sent to jail to serve a life sentence and additional years is intriguing no matter how the story goes. However, when the story includes the fact that the man was wrongfully convicted of a crime, it is painful to imagine how one’s youth can be wasted in prison. This is what happened to twenty-two-year-old Ronald Cotton in 1984 when charged with assault and rape (The New York Times, para.5). The alleged victim, Jennifer Thompson, was also twenty-two years old and was a college student at the time. Jennifer Thompson was raped at knifepoint in her apartment one morning in 1984 (The New York Times, para.1). The assaulter then moved to another apartment and committed the same crime. When Jennifer Thompson went to the police, she was asked to sketch the person as much as she could remember. The sketch did not look like Cotton, but when asked to identify her assaulter, she identified Cotton. Cotton was charged with two rapes, which resulted in life imprisonment at Jennifer’s testimony.…