Bianca

[bpawsome1997]

#differentcultures

Bianca LaSpada

@cccintercultural

QUESTION

Why do people of different cultures misunderstand  each other?

ANSWER 

People from different cultures and countries are raised and taught on how they should live and act within their own family and community. When people travel or move to other places they should try to adjust the way they live based on the community or country they move to. Some cultures do not allow other cultures to join in or learn how to live in that countries culture. Politics in all countries play a role in how others are treated by not just other cultures but there own culture as well. Many third world governments do not treat and respect the people of their country. The people of those countries are often living in serious living conditions that become very dangerous to poor, women, and children. When people do not speak the same language, live different cultures, and living in the same countries makes communication very difficult which results in fights and conflicts between all cultures.

The country of Myanmar have suffered thru abuses including killings, beatings, torture, forced labor, relocations and rape. Their country has become a place of neglect and unrest for all the poor people. Politics and power of authority play a major role in the conflicts. Most times these issues are over looked by other countries because it does not affect the other countries way of life. In recent years Burmese army have been considered a genocide culture. Their military operations of the minority and governmental policies of forced resettlement and labor have and still today cause the people of Myanmar to become refugees and flee to neighboring countries. The picture above shows the struggle of relocating out of their country. Do I think everyone will get along with no conflicts or misunderstandings? No, people feel how they were taught in their culture or country is the only way to live and this is why people of different cultures misunderstand each others way of life.

LINK

http://www.burmalink.org/background/burma/dynamics-of-ethnic-conflict/overview/

CITATION

Martin , Judith N, and Thomas K Nakayama. “INTERCULTURAL   COMMUNICATIONS IN CONTEXT .” INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CONTEXT , 6th ed., David Patterson, 2012.          

[bpawsome1997]

#myplaceglobaleconomy

Bianca LaSpada

@cccintercultural

QUESTION

What is my place in the global economy(based on research you have)?

ANSWER

The goods, services, labor, capital, and technology of the world market of globalization comes with losses but tis offset by gains. Globalization has impacted an increase in international teams both virtual and face-to-face. Companies decisions impact the communities choice to use their business or  product. What comes to mind is the Marriot hotel franchise. Their franchise impacts the global world positively. They state that it is of great importance to embrace and  understand different cultures. They provide an assortment of programs and initiatives. Through bridges from school work programs, they train and employee young people with disabilities in the Americas, Caribbean and Latin American countries. In the Asia Pacific and worldwide, their Ritz-Carlton hotels help youth gain life skills and introduction to hotel careers through their award-winning succeed through service partnership with local schools in disadvantaged communities. In China, they are working with about 100 local colleges to offer over 20,00 projected training opportunities in the next four years to students aspiring to a hospitality occupation. Their hotels in Europe are setting a goal to create 20,000 career opportunities for youth aged 16-25 by 2020 as a result the youth will receive a variety of placements, apprenticeships, training and development courses.

These are just some of the many opportunities that the Marriot provide and working to provide through the global economy. Based on my findings, I would support/use the Marriot hotel franchise. Knowing now how much they globally impact the economy in a positive way makes me want to help continue their mission. Before I never thought about this topic, but now that I am more educated on the topic I am going to investigate further into a company that impacts our global economy in order to help lead our global economy to become beneficial for all people. 

LINK

http://www.marriott.com/culture-and-values/core-values.mi

CITATION

Judith N Martin and Thomas K Nakayama.The  Economic Imperative. INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CONTEXT, 6th ed., David Patterson, 2012, pp. 18-22. 

[bpawsome1997]

#SocialJustice

QUESTION

Do all individuals and cultural groups share a fundamental belief in the sanctity of the human spirit and the goodness of peace, and that people should respect the well-being of others?

ANSWER

I believe that we as individuals and cultural groups do not always share the same fundamental beliefs to respect the human spirit and the goodness of peace and sanctity of all people. Yes, I believe that some people do share the same values of respect and understanding of all individuals and there are some people who do not equally share the belief of respect and goodness towards others. Our environmental surroundings influence how we understand and treat people. Not only does our environmental surroundings influence how we understand and treat people, but how we understand who we are as a person of society. If we do not learn and respect who we are as individuals then how can we understand who and respect other people. It is our responsibility to gain the knowledge about cultural differences, conflicts, stereotyping, prejudice, and larger systems that can oppress and deny the basic human rights. Women in many countries are abused and sexually exploited. This occurs for a majority of the Iraqi women. They are detained in detention camps because they were not born as a male. As a result, the women in these camps are subjected to sexual exploitation and abusive and cruel punishments. The women in the Iraqi countries are viewed as weak, worthless people who have no equivalent rights to the power and freedom that men inherit. The men in these countries are not educated on the values of women. Their knowledge on how women are treated is based on their lack of understanding of women. If they become more educated on the qualities of women then there would be more equal treatment and opportunities for women and men would not feel superior over women. It is societies concomitant responsibility to gain the intercultural knowledge of becoming a more equitable and fair society and world. If people has a better understanding of themselves, others and cultural groups then our society will become a more peaceful and harmonious place.

LINK  

https://www.refugeesinternational.org/reports/2017/10/iraq

CITATION

Martin, Judith N., and Thomas K. Nakayama. "Developing a Sense of Social Justice." INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS IN CONTEXT. 6th ed. N.p.: David Patterson, 2012. 38-39. Print.

Bianca LaSpada

[bpawsome1997]

(via https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4FnAcZHiL8)

QUESTION

What are the different ways that identity plays a role in how people behave, are treated, organize ( around a cause such as feminism) or are discriminated against?

ANSWER

Identity is what defines us as a human being. It also plays a role in determining societies behavior towards other people. Ethnicity,race,religion contributes to diversity among us, especially gender plays an extreme role in how we are treated. “These different worldviews can sometimes lead to prejudices and stereotypes.” For women in many countries, men have the perception that women are weak and do not have the same freedom that men feel superior too. A woman named Leduvina Guill Zamora created an organization called Wangki Tangni that advocates for girls and women looking for justice for their rights after listening to the horror stories of them being raped, burned, abused and sold to traffickers. In Nicaragua women and girls have a fear of reporting violence because they feel that they will show that women are weak and men are strong and powerful, but because of the support the organization provides, women have become stronger and feel empowered to speak their minds rather than hide in shame. Although she fights for these women’s rights, Zamora has had to live a life in hiding because people have threatened to kill her because they believe that her standards go against their country’s morality.

CITATION

Martin, Judith N, and Thomas K Nakayama. “INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT.” INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT, 6th ed., p. 15. 

LINK

https://www.globalfundforwomen.org/leduvina-guill-zamora/#.WcblVbpFxoI

Bianca LaSpada

[bpawsome1997]

Bianca LaSpada

Animal Lover-They are great companions that give you love and support no matter what happens and I want to show them the same amount of love and support back to them.

Volunteer- It gives me a sense of great accomplishment seeing and knowing that someone else’s life is being improved and the world is becoming a better place.

Sister-If my brother did not come into my life I would of never found the love and passion in working with special needs children and adults.