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Lame Deer narrates his quest for vision in a lonely vision pit for four days and four nights. The vision pit has no comfort. It is ramshackle sweat hut for rituals. Lame Deer has to deprive himself in order to receive a vision. When he enters the pit, he is a boy, but he must come out as a man after the rituals. Lame Deer receives a vision from an eagle and a strange voice with a message that he would be a medicine man. The rite of passage is common for native Indians of America. Lame Deer shows the readers the intricacies of the native Indians culture through exploring the cultural and spiritual values of a native medicine man. We learn that Indians receive different types of visions. There are those who receive visions to be clowns and perform their roles backward. The clowns also have spiritual roles, and Lame Deer jokes that they have power more than the atomic bomb. It is critical to note that Lame Deer receives his vision after the white culture had already infiltrated their native culture. Lame Deer gets a vision during a cultural clash between Native Americans and whites. The vision is symbolic. The white’s culture is a threat to the culture of the native (Peterson 2001). The Lame vision Deer received shows that not all elements of their culture will die. Lame Deer remains a medicine man according to his heritage in the changing society. The book reflects elements of the whites’ lifestyle, which is now part of the native Indians. Imagery and symbolism play a vital role in depict different cultures and rituals. Native Americans value nature as their sources of spiritual connections. They are deeply in touch with their environment. They try to understand all animals with their hearts. The natives use nature and symbols to derive the meaning of life. Lame Deer expresses how the natives posses deep spiritual connection to nature and the environment. They do not use their heads to comprehend life. Natives spend most of their time thinking about daily issues, which are part of spiritual connections. On the other hand, Lame Deer portrays the whites’ religion as artificial. The whites use manmade objects and symbols for spiritual purposes such as churches and bibles. The whites love of money has eroded the religious beliefs they posses. The book begins with an account of the religious vision in capturing the moments of colonialism and its effects on the native Indians’ religious beliefs and culture. For instance, Lame Deer express the negative influences of American cultures at Mt. Rushmore, which symbolically is holy ground. He shows Americans culture of love for money, non-spirituality, and the oppressive nature of their rules. Lame Deer attacks on American oppressive culture are right. However, he does not prescribe any solutions to native Indians who are facing oppression and cultural crisis. The book leaves the traditional culture of the native Indians to take its course (Erdoes and Deer, 1994). The alcohol and drinking sprees of Lame Deer
The connection between body and mind has been the subject of philosophical debates for centuries, and even with the advent of the new era of information technology, there has still been no consensus regarding the correlation between the two. Although the proponents of the theory concerning the absence of influence of the body on the human mind provide rather strong support for their conclusions, the idea of the body affecting the key mental processes still seems more legitimate; moreover, it seems that the two exist not as the subordinate and the dominant elements, but the components of a single entity, which have a mutually strong influence on each other. The study conducted by Riekki, Lindeman and Lipsanen (2013) shows that the effects, which the body has on the human mind, are linked directly to the beliefs that make the basis for the culture of a specific ethnic or national group. Particularly, the research has shown that there are strong dualistic relationships between the mind and the body of the research participants. Moreover, the study results have indicated that there is a strong link between the “ontological confusions and paranormal beliefs and religiosity” (Riekki, 2013, p. 112), which defines the dependence of the mind and the body on each other. While Riekki et al. (2013) are inclined to assume that the effect of the mind on the human body is stronger than the impact of the latter on the mental processes, the study still shows that the correlations between the two are basically equal. Another study, which addresses the subject matter, the article by Schaefer, Krampe, Lindenberger and Baltes (2008) shows that a major difficulty in completing the balance-task, i.e., the exercise in the control of the body over the mind in adults, could b
A Subtlety is an art installation by Kara Walker featuring a sugar-coated sculpture of a sphinx-like woman resembling the Great Sphinx of Giza with its size and material. Since the statue is made of sugar, it is a temporary artwork, which will remain only in the pictures and in the memories of those who observed it. The similarity of the artwork to the ancient Egyptian statue reminds me of the metaphor of digging used by Benjamin Walter (2006) to describe the process of exploring the past through memory. The abandoned building of the former sugar factory refreshes the memories of the long-forgotten era of slavery, while the sculpture depicts the black women who used to work there. The artwork addresses cultural and historical impacts of slavery and their reflection in the American public memory. The installation of monumental scale is located at the site of the former Domino Sugar Factory in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, and commemorates the slaves who worked at the factory (Smith, 2014). The sculpture is a monument to the dark history of slavery and the sugar trade, causing the spread of discrimination and racism, which makes the artwork relevant. Walker shows how slave ownership and trade put the shade on the Americans of all races and how racism is still present years after the emancipation. The artist utilized polystyrene, sugar, and molasses since the materials imitate the texture of limestone used in the Great Sphynx and serve as a metaphor for the issue of sugar-coating of American history. The art medium creates the authentic atmosphere of a sugar factory, as the structure produces a sweet and rotting smell and refers to the decay of the American society at the times of slavery. White color was selected for the sculpture to reflect the quality of light, while little black figures of boys made of molasses create the contrast between light and dark, raw and cooked. The dark walls of the former factory covered with rust contrast with the radiant white sculpture. The expansive space of the factory allowed Kara Walker to create a large three-dimensional monument underlining the significance of the public memory as opposed to the sugar-coated history written by white Americans. The concept of the artwork based on the conflict between public memory and the sugar-coating of history is related to Freud’s definition of screen memory. Freud suggested that a screen memory “comes to mind in the place of, and in order to conceal, an associated but repressed memory” (Burgin, 2012, p. 179). Kara Walker tried to expose the problem of screen memory in history, which replaces the tragedy and suffering fixed in the public memory of African Americans with the positive image of the era. Thus, public memory does not recover the events as they happened but preserves the way they were perceived by people, while history merely describes the facts, which might be false. The art of Kara Walker reflects the degrading nature of slavery and its place in
The issue of public health deserves close attention for a number of reasons, the emergence of new health threats and the lack of health literacy among general audiences being key ones. Therefore, building the environment in which major threats to public health can be avoided must be deemed as one of the key priorities of healthcare practitioners nowadays (Hunting & Gleason, 2012). For this purpose, adhering to foundational and concentration-related competencies of a Master of Public Health is crucial since they help to focus on essential objectives and identify the strategies for addressing some of the current health concerns. As a result, a steep rise in the levels of health awareness, as well as the ability of target populations to manage their health concerns, can be expected. MPH Foundational Competencies: Public Health Assessment and Policy Development The process of evaluating a particular health issue is complex in its nature due to the necessity to embrace a vast array of factors defining public health. Nevertheless, public health assessment and the subsequent management of major concerns remain essential responsibilities of a health practitioner. Herein lies the significance of failing to determine nature and causes of a particular public health issue or define an appropriate way of handling it. The application of epidemiological methods, which constitutes an important part of the MPH foundational competencies, enables a healthcare practitioner to secure the well-being of a specific demographic and safeguard vulnerable populations (Hunting & Gleason, 2012). In addition, routine screenings for massive threats to the public health, such as HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, should be regarded as crucial to preventing diseases. Diagnosing and investigating a problem, as well as developing a coherent policy aimed at educating target audiences should also be deemed as some of the essential priorities of a healthcare provider. Therefore, a policy that could help to address the needs of a particular vulnerable population, such as people with disabilities, is needed. CU MPH Concentration Competencies: Public Health Assessment and Policy Development The ability to apply specific social and healthcare-related theories to managing corresponding issues is not to be underrated, either, when creating a comprehensive public health management program. Among the essential concentration competencies that play a big role in shaping a proper policy, one must mention the ability to focus on multiple dimensions of a public health policy. The identified skill is especially important in creating the setting in which a target demographic will feel comfortable. Thus, the opportunities for establishing a strong connection between a patient and a healthcare expert will be possible (Turnock, 2015). The ident
Tango has a long history. Its history has quite blurred as far as there are diverse types of Tango and it was danced in different corners of the Earth in its special manner. There are a lot of different theories about its origin. Despite the existence of so different presuppositions about its history, there is no doubt that this kind of dance was firstly performed a long time ago and it acquired different techniques from various dances. The history and traditions of different nations primarily the black ones influenced the dance of Tango. We are going to provide some theories about the origin of the Tango, its main traditions, and basic techniques in our research. This dance of love has become popular nowadays and it is considered to be one of the basic dances performed by professional dancers at sport competitions. It is believed that Tango has its roots in slavery. The black slaves who inhabited Buenos Aires and Montevideo were known for their merry free time. They were allowed to spend some time together. They used this little piece of freedom for dancing and merry-making. Their dances were a mix of dances that are peculiar to black people in Argentina, Haiti, and Cuba. The Argentine tango combined Candombe, Milonga, and Canyengue that took roots in the African culture. Those dances were used as expressions of political, spiritual, or social aims (Magar, 2012). Further on, this dance acquired new forms with the new immigrations. Tango is considered to be the most erotic and passionate dance in the world. It has become popular in Europe after World War l. It is believed that it was firstly danced in Buenos Aires and this country is considered to be the birthplace of Tango. This dance was called there ‘Baille Con Carte’ which means ‘dance with a rest’ ( The History of Tango , 2012). The dance ‘Habanera del Café’ that was popular during the Spanish American War resembled Tango. The name ‘Tango’ was introduced by the ‘dandies’ who lived in Buenos Aires. More than that, ‘Polka rhythm’ was changed into ‘Habanero rhythm’ by them as well. Tango was known as a solo dance performed by a woman in the 19 th century. Andalusia Tango was performed with a partner and its passionate movements and flirting music was considered to be immoral. Tango was firstly introduced in France in 1907 and it was danced in England in 1912. Tango became the rage of the French and English people. The peak of popularity of Tango was in the USA when the Castles purified and perfected this dance raising it to the level of classical dance. The Broadway Show, Tango Argentina was known all over the world. Rudolph Valentino made Tango the most popular dance in 1921 (Heikkila, 2012). The traditional clothing of Tango is “gauchos with high boots and spurs for men and full skirts for women” (Heikkila, 2012). It is believed
Introduction It is evident that executives of multinational companies should be aware of differences in culture and perception that may impact the operations of their establishments in a particular state. In this regard, cultural biases may obstruct one from having a clear understanding of the actual events. This paper aims to review these biases using the example of an unauthorized plant in Latin America when compared to illegal manufacturing in the US. Main body When dealing with an unauthorized plant in Latin America, the negotiating style should be adjusted to the specific cultural and social environment, however, with consideration for the standards of a multinational company. An active multinational enterprise that operates in several countries must be accountable for its operations in all states. According to Ogliastri and Quintanilla (2016), two negotiating styles are used by US managers, distributive and integrative. The authors state that no research indicates a specific type of business communication used in Latin America, however, the use of emotions is predominant in the state. Additionally, the environment in the US, both social and political subjects companies to more responsibility in regards to their production facilities that will affect attitudes towards unauthorized production. Conclusion Differences in cultural biases are connected to making decisions differ between North American and European managers. It is related to negotiation style and approaches to business. According to Friedman (2017), the current political climate in the US significantly impacts the bias that Americans may have towards other nations that is not present in Europe, which is substantiated by Wilcock (n.d.). Therefore, the current events in the US contribute to specific biases. Ogliastri and Quintanilla (2016) argue that approaches to negotiations vary significantly among the US and German individuals, which may suggest that the former are more subjected to cultural bias. Overall, one can conclude that it is crucial to consider both possible
Introduction In the contemporary world, remaining healthy is a concern for every one of us. Therefore, there is a need to prevent all those aspects of nature that may lead to sickness in human beings. Hence, we find that many studies have been carried out by researchers and scientists to look into some of the efficient and effective ways of staying disease-free. The Nursing Process White (2005), states that the nursing process is a series of steps that lead to accomplishing a goal. The nursing process is a systematic process that is used in the provision of care to patients. This is mainly done so that each person can receive comprehensive and effective care efficiently. In the nursing process, the first step is assessment and involves the systematic collection, verification, organization, interpretation, and documentation of data. She argues that assessment is usually conducted so that the patient’s physical and emotional health status can be identified (Houser, 2008). When a patient visits a health centre, he or she is likely to have any of the following assessments: Comprehensive assessment that provides the client’s complete health history and current needs assessment. A comprehensive assessment is normally good if a nurse wants to determine the patient’s need for nursing care. Focused assessment is the second type of assessment given to patients (Tallberg & Paul, 1997). They are usually used when short stays in the hospital are anticipated because the patient is not normally at risk regarding his or her health. The other type
People affiliate home to a place where they were born and raised, adopting social mores and propriety. Individuals have distinct beliefs which they embrace within their different cultural backgrounds, which sometimes contradict other communities’ cultures. Historically, the middle-class Victorians thought of home in the nineteenth century as the place where they can freely embrace their societal practices both in Britain and in its colonies. In other words, the Victorians regarded countries such as India and the current United States boundaries as their other homes, considering that their government had conquered these and other nations globally. The middle-class Victorians, in a fixed way, saw home as both an ancestral and conquered land. Therefore, home is any place serene for living where one integrates with other races, feels loved, non-confined to physical houses but emotions aid in people’s socioeconomic growth, and safeguard them. A home is a place safe for living where people are free to integrate and interact freely without focusing on the other party’s race or ethnicity. In the short story “The Beach of Falesáe,” Stevenson (2008, p. 4) creates a scenario, whereby, despite Wiltshire being happily married to Uma, he is worried about his mixed-race kids. The author develops an understanding that he is not happy living in his current location because he fears for the well-being of his children presently and even in the future. Watson and Towheed (2012, p. 3) assert that the middle-class Victorians could love and subsequently engage their fellow whites only. Regardless of Wiltshire being white, he breaks the chains and loves Uma, an Indian girl, an indication that he is free to interact freely with people from other races, hence, defeating the middle-level Victorians’ perceptions of racism. Connectedly opposed to the 19th-century view of a home among the white, it is a safe place where people can live embracing integration and interaction irrespective of their race and ethnicity. A home is an actual location where people feel loved by the community. In the island of Falesá, where Wiltshire lives and competes with Case in business, conflicts arise. According to the “The Beach of Falesá” short story, Wiltshire feels hated by the whole community, considering that he has an affair with Uma (Stevenson, 2008, p. 5). The case develops different methods to trap him so that people in the surrounding society do not buy products from him (Stevenson, 2008, p. 6). These characters fight, and it is after eleven years that the audience comprehends that Wiltshire moved to another island and stays there happily with his family. People cannot call a place where they have not accepted a home. They have to decide and move from the areas and subsequently search for other safe locations. Living in a place where one is assured of peace of mind is an excellent criterion used to define a home. Case intends to embrace a monopolist business style, making Wiltshire decide to move to another island. Thus, a home is typically a geographic location where an individual feels loved and appreciated by the surrou
Identification of Pertinent Fact In the real estate case mentioned in the case study, it is fundamental to note that the real estate company is in a crisis hence the need to resolve the conflict. It is in disagreement with the government’s expectation of the firm’s operation. It is also significant to note that the role of public relations in an organization is to create a mutual understanding between an organization and its immediate publics (Cutlip et al, 1985). In this case, the presence of mutual understanding has been ruined by a product provider company of the real estate company called Chemco. It is evident that Chemco sells evergreen floor laminated systems to the real estate company and also offers a warranty of 30 years after installation. After some time, the government decides that Chemco has been producing dangerous materials for human health. Substandard products are not only harmful to our health but can lead to massive losses to a company that deals with the same. When such an issue is raised by a government body that regulates standards, the parties affected must move fast to rectify and amend the situation. The public relations office has a major duty to inform the public of the same and avoid any collateral damage that may be caused to the company by the said substandard products. The evergreen floor laminated system causes cancer to people who habit the buildings and those who live around the same building hence a health hazard. It is also a fact to note that the real estate companies are likely to experience losses as the government has cautioned the general public on the health hazards associated with occupying the buildings (Bernays, Edward L, 1952). The relevant fact, therefore, is the crisis that the real estate company is undergoing between itself and the public. Formulation of Key Issues The prime issues involved in this case affect all the immediate public of the real estate company which involves: the customers, these are the people who buy into the real estate company properties, the community, these involve anyone living around the completed properties, the shareholders, those who have invested in the property development and the government that regulates and controls the development of such properties.The key issues in this case study involve the following: The consequent actions that should be taken on Chemco company The right information to dispense to the public. The expected reaction of the real estate owners. The reaction of the tenants who had already occupied the buildings before the government’s warning. The possible action by the government’s List of Underlying Theories The following theories are likely to be used in this case:   * Agenda-setting theory   * Persuasion theory   * Situational theory Analysis of the facts with the theories on the topic of issue Agenda-