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There are cultural differences between nations, and the risk of cross-cultural misunderstandings There are cultural differences between nations, and the risk of cross-cultural misunderstandings when interacting with foreigners. Can you share with the class an example of cross-cultural misunderstanding that you personally experienced or witnessed when you or an American colleague/friend interacted with a foreigner? … Read more

How will you describe the status of equality between men and women in contemporary Western culture Women have a long history of being considered inferior to men. However, during the middle to the late 20th century, the women’s rights movement began to improve the plight of women in Western society by granting them access to societal … Read more

Consider the way males are portrayed in myths of the Female Divine. HUM/105 – WORLD MYTHOLOGY Version 3 Subject:Male Identity Attached is the Matrix Consider the way males are portrayed in myths of the Female Divine.  How would someone who disagreed with the models of male identity included in the myths of the Female Divine … Read more

Discussion Question: Cultural Differences and Professional Issues Discussion Question: Cultural Differences and Professional Issues James is an African American heterosexual male who is also a counselor at a community mental-health center. Though James does not outwardly reject others with different sexual orientations, he is not empathetic toward people struggling with sexual identity issues. James feels … Read more

The civil rights movement reached new heights during the 1950s and ‘60s Question 1 The civil rights movement reached new heights during the 1950s and ‘60s. The era was filled with challenges and required the efforts of many people both black and white. Choose two people from the civil rights movement and describe his or … Read more