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Definition of deculturalization of essay
$5.00Definition of deculturalization of essay
The book’s name is Deculturalization and the struggle for equality : a brief history of the education of dominated cultures in the United States / Joel Spring.
1)Outline the author’s definition of deculturalization and provide examples from the book that most resonated.
2) Respond to the following questions: Is there such a thing as the “American” culture? If yes, describe it; If you don’t think there is an “American” culture, tell why or why not.
Analysis of a “denomination” or branch of Buddhism
$17.50Analysis of a “denomination” or branch of Buddhism (such as Zen or Pure Land)
Use the MLA system for citing sources, which includes parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page
1. Examine one specific “denomination” or branch of Buddhism (such as Zen or Pure Land) in terms of the characteristics which all religions have in common. Take one specific characteristic which all religions have in common and examine how it is manifested in at least four “denominations” or branches of Buddhism.
3. Examine one specific “denomination” or branch of Buddhism in terms of the Eightfold Path. Does this branch of Buddhism appear to emphasize some of these eight “spokes” of the “Buddhist wheel” more than others? What type of person do you feel is best suited psychologically to this form of Buddhism?
4. Examine in more detail the essential differences between Hinduism and the Buddha’s teachings on the soul.
5. Compare and contrast in more detail Theravadin and Mahayana Buddhism.
6. Research in depth one of the arts influenced by Buddhism. Connect expressions of that art with Buddhist themes and practices.
7. Explore a controversial ethical issue like euthanasia or abortion from a Buddhist perspective.
8. Compare Shinran’s ideas about salvation by grace alone to those of Martin Luther in Protestant Christianity.
9. Compare and contrast Buddhist notions of nirvana with the Hindu concept of moksha.
10. Write atopic with a thesis statement.http://www.hinduwebsite.com/hinduism/h_buddhism.aspx
http://www.essortment.com/hinduism-buddhisma-comparison-42610.html
Dialectic Essay – Theory Based on requirements
$12.00Dialectic Essay – Theory Based on requirements
It’s an Ethics in the Professions class and I need A theory essay based on the following requirements:Examples of arguments you have to pick one of them,
Here is a sample argument you can use:
1. All organizations require good two-way communication vertically up and down hierarchical lines of authority.
2. This can only happen in an organization where a sense of universal ownership prevails.
3. An organization where a sense of universal ownership prevails is a democratic organization.
C. All organizations ought to be democratic.
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Two basic arguments for democratic leadership
The Communications Argument for Democratic Leadership
1. All organizations require good and candid communication up and down the hierarchy.
2. Democratic leadership is the only reliable way of cultivating good, candid communication.
3. If 1 and 2, then Democratic Leadership is universally advisable.
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C. Democratic leadership is universally advisable.
The Proprietary Interest Argument for Democratic Leadership
1. All effective organizations have a prevailing culture of proprietary interest.
2. Democratic leadership is the only reliable way of cultivating a culture of proprietary interest.
3. If 1 and 2, then Democratic Leadership is universally advisable.
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C. Democratic leadership is universally advisable.
The Guideline:Follow the dialectic method format step by step as shown in the two postings: Present one deductively valid argument ( it can be one of my examples); define terms if necessary; defend each premise of the argument, one by one; consider criticism against one premise; try to rebut the criticism: criticize the criticism; then assess whether the rebuttal defeats the criticism and therefore the argument succeeds or not.
For this Unit, i have example argument, example criticisms, and example rebuttals in the Democratic Leadership folder in Course Documents. All you have to do is fill out the reasoning. Or you can use my materials only as models to create your own.On the Equality of the Sexes Vs. On Being Brought from Africa
$7.00On the Equality of the Sexes Vs. On Being Brought from Africa
Read On the Equality of the Sexes, 739- 747 On the Religion of Nature, 762-764On Being Brought from Africa, 764-766
First 1 and ½ pages
What do these three works have in common with each other? Explain how the people in these texts “see” themselves and their place in the world.Second ½ page
Explain and evaluate what is the author saying about the “equality of the sexes” (739)?The first 1 and ½ pages
Students will complete Reading Responses each week. Questions appear on each week’s Module under each week’s reading assignments. Students are required to answer these questions in a double-spaced response. Reading responses are to be submitted by their due dates. Reading Responses are evaluated as follows:- 10 Points (A): Thoroughly responds to response question in 1 and 1/2 double-spaced pages; includes discussion of all required readings; incorporates several quotes in responding to the question; analyzes the readings by providing insight and clarity; refrains from summarizing plots; conforms to appropriate format (see student sample posted under Course Information)
Second ½ pages
8 font single space not double spaced Briefly discuss King James’ beliefs about witches, and relate this to what is happening in Massachusetts.Total writing is two pages
Process of speciation in Darwinian theory of evolution
$7.00Process of speciation in Darwinian theory of evolution
Explain the process of speciation in terms of the Darwinian theory of evolution by natural selection and apply it to examples of three patterns of speciation taken from primate evolution. See the online notes for the patterns and processes of speciation.
Your essay should be approximately 500-700 words in length. And please follow essay guidelines mentioned in essay Guidelines file and add text citations to it.Relationship between gender stereotypes and culture
$17.50Relationship between gender stereotypes and culture
For this assignment, you will examine the relationship between gender stereotypes and culture. Do different cultures have different ideas about what jobs are appropriate for women and what are appropriate for men? Why?
Complete the following:
- Take a look at the variety of jobs listed in the Occupations and Gender document given in the resources. When you look at each job, do you think of a male or a female? Work quickly, and write down the first response that comes to mind. If it takes you more than a minute to respond to all of the jobs, you are overthinking it. (Given)
- Find someone who has a different cultural background from yours. Ask that person to do the same task, and write down the responses. (Given)
- Answer the following questions in your paper:
- Did you find any patterns in your responses? Do some of these jobs have more traditional masculine or feminine traits?
- What similarities did you find between your responses and your partner’s responses?
- What differences did you find between your responses and your partner’s responses?
- Do you think cultural backgrounds affected the perceptions that were drawn?
- What does the research say about minimizing gender stereotypes in the workplace?
This paper should be 3 pages, 12 Roman Time, double space.
**Analyzes how differences in culture can lead to different gender stereotypes from a psychological point of view.
** Evaluates more than two current psychological resources that relate to differences and similarities in gender stereotypes between cultures.
** Applies an awareness of culture, ethnicity, and diversity to a professional situation by providing recommendations to reduce gender stereotyping, and describes how these recommendations could be implemented.
** Uses well-developed written communication by writing in a manner that is generally concise, is logically organized, and utilizes correct punctuation, spelling, grammar, and mechanics.
Hinduism characteristics that all religions have in common
$7.00Hinduism characteristics that all religions have in common
1. Examine Hinduism according to the list of characteristics which all religions have in common.
2. Explore the relationship between the caste system of India and the religion of Hinduism, both historically and in modern terms.
3. Present the argument for Hinduism as a monotheistic religion.
4. Zero in on one of the characteristics which all religions have in common (Judaism, Buddhism,Hinduism,Christianity,Islam. m and relate it to Hinduism in a more detailed study.
5. Compare and contrast the role of sacrifice in Hinduism with that found in a religion of your choice. You will need to research how the concept of sacrifice has developed in Hinduism from Vedic times.
6. Explore the similarities and differences between devotional Hinduism and Christian piety. You also might compare certain beliefs such as the Hindu avatar and the Christian incarnation and practices like the Hindu puja and the Christian communion.
7. Review characteristics of oral religions and trace their manifestations in Hinduism. This is something that can be done with most of the religions you will study this term.
Few links
https://www.himalayanacademy.com
www.arabamericanmuseum.org
www.allaboutreligion.org/comparisonBenefits of ingenuity
$12.00Benefits of ingenuity
A paper about the benefits of ingenuity.
Describing how the pursuit of it moves from collaboration to creation and offering managers steps on how they can lead with ingenuity. The books that I am reading is R.G. LeTourneau and Homer-Dixon Ingenuity Gaps. I also need References. Things need to be cited if it is coming directly from the source.
Research/Interview on Cultural Family Practice
$25.00Research/Interview on Cultural Family Practice
The paper should be at least 6 pages in length.
This assignment is divided into three parts.
In Part A, you will be collecting materials pertaining to the culture and ethnicity of the family you are interviewing.
In Part B, you will visit a family to collect data about parenting practices and interview the family about their culture and ethnic background.
In Part C you will write a paper which will make use of the information collected in Parts A and B. You will also include reflection about the experiences you had while doing the project and please be sure to include information from your research and if that information lined up with what the family said. The following few paragraphs give you detailed information about each part of the project. The subsequent paragraphs give you information about how to write the paper.
Part A
Read at least five books and five journal articles on child development practices/ parenting practices in a culture of your choice (different from your own). Your selection of research must include the following:
- Select two pieces of children’s literature on that culture and analyze what you learned about families, children, values and cultural practices from the reading of the books. Be prepared to share the books with the class for discussion and reflection.
- The role of family members and community in the caring for and educating of young children in that particular culture.
- How children and the family are perceived in that culture.
Part B
- Visit the family to gather the following information. You may need to use subsequent phone calls to clarify doubts or questions.
- Observe daily routines and listen to the stories about daily schedules and activities.
- Record ideas, information on family composition and structure, educational background, occupations, economic conditions, dynamics, etc.
- Make notes about the type of family, any special needs, and characteristics of the family.
- Interview parents about their child’s or children’s school. Inquire about the school’s family support system and how it has helped then to raise their child/children. Discuss the school’s goal, structure, activities, partners and schedules with the parents.
Part C
When finished with the interview process, examine the influence of the family on the child’s or children’s development, and how the family has benefited from support from the school. In the evaluation of the family and school’s support mechanisms, state any additional recommendations for making the home-school relationship more successful. Write a 1500 to 2000 word report of this assignment and submit it as a word document via the blackboard email. Use the following headings for your paper:
- Description of the culture’s parenting practices ()
- What are the values this culture holds for parenting that you have learned from your research (use citations)?
- What children’s books did you find about this culture and how do they represent these values?
- What are the roles of the family members and community members in caring for and educating children?
- How are these values similar or different from those of your own family/culture?
- Family Visit and Interview ()
- Describe the characteristics of the family.
- Describe what you learned about the family routines and practices of the family you visited.
- Describe the home-school interactions the family has experienced. How has the family benefited from the support of the school.
- Analyze how closely this family’s experience fits the cultural description you created in Part A.
- Analysis and Recommendations
- Describe the influence of the family on the child’s or children’s development.
- Offer recommendations for making the home-school relationship more successful and what you can do to create healthy, respectful, supportive, and challenging learning environments.