Sentences with phrase «also cultural issues»

There are also cultural issues, because some folks feel the water is theirs, whether it comes from wells or rivers.

For Story and the other members of the nascent Refugee Information Network, the goal is wider: to provide «basic information about all EU countries: what rights you'd have there, what the asylum process is like, but also cultural issues like the level of acceptance of refugees in those countries.

There's also the cultural issues surrounding UBI.

Not exact matches

Some of the demonstrations, which are also celebrated under the International Workers» Day banner, reflected cultural traditions, and many others were a rallying cry for equal rights, equal pay, and a renewed focus on social, environmental and civil - rights issues.

«Cultural issues that affect the quality of life and service for our airmen,» such as duties not related to flying and difficulties maintaining work - life balance, also appear to have driven fliers away, Grosso said.

The tribes also claimed he lacked the authority to shrink the monuments and wanted to make it clear that the issue with shrinking the monuments is cultural as well as environmental.

But Hornsey also suggested that media coverage of Uber and its various cultural and legal issues is partly to blame for Uber's own morale.

If the case does go to trial, there is also the potential that the Holder report — which came out of an investigation into the company's overall cultural and workplace issues — will become public as part of discovery.

The OPPLive seminars provide this vital information and also deal with some on the cultural and business issues that need to be tackled when doing business in South East Asia.»

But we must also consider some of the cultural background issues, especially those dealing with the ancient worldview of Mesopotamia and Egypt.

Instead, if we understand the culture in which John wrote, the issues that the early church was facing under the Roman Empire, and all of the hundreds of allusions to Old Testament themes and prophetic expectations, the Book of Revelation can have a significant message for followers of Jesus today, who also deal with similar cultural issues as we try to live like Jesus in a world dominated by powers and authority that live in rebellion to the Kingdom of God.

This focus on the social functions of language has drawn together literary and social criticism toward something of a convergence on what might be termed ideological criticism, an issue also central to the third methodological movement to be discussed, cultural hermeneutics.

So also with cultural issues.

While there are certainly important hermeneutical and cultural issues at play, I can't help but wonder if something more nefarious is also at work.

Not only does Robert Chisholm explain the biblical text in a way that makes sense and reveals the cultural, historical, and grammatical contexts of Judges and Ruth, he also deals with modern questions that the text address, such as the issues of female leadership, the consequences of spiritual compromise, and the often bewildering actions of God in relation to His people on earth.

«We call ourselves ICU,» she says, «which means Increasing Cultural Understanding; it also means «intensive care unit» because we believe addressing these issues is critical for the Body of Christ; and it means «I see you.

But it's also true for the wider range of moral and cultural issues.

While the impact of these classical theories has remained strong, I would like to point to a specific contribution that, in my view, has served as a kind of watershed in our thinking about the cultural dimension of religion: Clifford Geertz's essay «Religion as a Cultural System,» published in 1966.1 Although Geertz, an anthropologist, was concerned in this essay with many issues that lay on the fringes of sociologists» interests, his writing is clear and incisive, the essay displays exceptional erudition, and it provides not only a concise definition of religion but also a strong epistemological and philosophical defense of the importance of religion as a topic of cultural dimension of religion: Clifford Geertz's essay «Religion as a Cultural System,» published in 1966.1 Although Geertz, an anthropologist, was concerned in this essay with many issues that lay on the fringes of sociologists» interests, his writing is clear and incisive, the essay displays exceptional erudition, and it provides not only a concise definition of religion but also a strong epistemological and philosophical defense of the importance of religion as a topic of Cultural System,» published in 1966.1 Although Geertz, an anthropologist, was concerned in this essay with many issues that lay on the fringes of sociologists» interests, his writing is clear and incisive, the essay displays exceptional erudition, and it provides not only a concise definition of religion but also a strong epistemological and philosophical defense of the importance of religion as a topic of inquiry.

«Consumption of milk is a cultural issue, not only because of economic reasons but also because of lack of information,» Vallejo admits.

Melissa also specializes in working with women and men who are struggling with low self - esteem, body image, and life adjustments, where she considers both individual and cultural stressors that contribute to these issues.

As a former post-doctoral Fellow in Anthropology at the University of California, Berkeley, Dr. Reischer also has extensive experience with issues of cultural difference.

This requires that consideration not only be given to the physical needs but also to the psychological, social, cultural and geographical issues facing women, men, infants and families during this time.

But he concedes that there are also more deep - seated cultural issues at play.

They also review, evaluate and make recommendations concerning cultural funding requests and related issues impacting Erie County.

The Tribunal also counselled Socio - Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) to research the issues «to see how best we can reconcile our social and cultural values viz - a-viz the entire war against corruption and advise our policymakers accordingly.»

Myriad logistical and even cultural issues also hindered improvements in local public health.

«It is important to dig deeper into the findings we already have but it would also be very valuable to consider regional and cultural issues more strongly.»

«I have already ensured that the issues surrounding CIHR and its reforms will be considered by the panel, and I look forward to their advice,» wrote Philpott, who also noted that «I expect CIHR to ensure that the very best health research across all pillars [biomedical; clinical; health systems and services; and social cultural, environmental factors that affect the health of populations] is funded according to the highest international standards of research excellence.»

Students from abroad — much more common in graduate school — also must deal with language and cultural issues, Guthman says.

We also want our campus community to know that we fully support new efforts now underway in a number of departments and colleges to address cultural issues and standards related to sexual harassment.

An ideal solution would be «a modern equivalent of the chamber pot,» said Strash, one that would also tackle the cultural issues of handling human waste and move communities away from using open pit latrines.

It also addresses issues of technical terminology, period - specific language and style, and historical and cultural perspective.

It has long focused on Egypt but also follows broader issues in the Arab world, US policy in the Middle East, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict, and cultural developments throughout the region.

Berman and Pulcini also attempt to find some kind of cultural relevance to the story by weaving in real - life events from NYC's upheaval at the time, but they mostly come off as distractions since the film doesn't really dive deep into any of these issues.

The issue of FGM and its cultural or religious dimensions has also been discussed within the frame of the known debate between cultural relativists and universalists.

Objections regarding the idea of universalism have not been raised only from relativist philosophers but also from social scientists and governmental representatives in international conferences such as the Vienna's Conference in 1993 where the issues of culture and women rights within the frame of the two theories (cultural relativism and universalism) were discussed (Sciolino, 1993).

Cultural and religious issues also need to be considered, and these may inform the way that messages should be delivered.

The program also provides training and consultation about cultural adjustment, trauma, and other mental health issues to educators and other professionals working with refugees throughout the state of Colorado.

Color blindness is relatively common, and localization issues around different cultural significance of colors are also a factor to consider.

Also featured are case studies on the ethical, social and legal issues around the brain, and interviews with a young woman being treated for obsessive - compulsive disorder, a paediatric brain surgeon and a cultural historian interested in the brain.

Hurse, a Lead Teacher at the school, says program staff realised early on that it wasn't just about attendance and education — there were also health, housing and cultural issues that needed to be addressed.

She also is founder of the technology consulting firm, The Jemison Group, Inc. that integrates the critical impact of socio - cultural issues when designing and implementing technologies, such as their projects on using satellite technology for health care delivery in West Africa and solar dish Stirling engines for electricity generation in developing countries.

-LSB-...] An excellent characteristic of the book is that it does not stop with the «how - to» of using technology in the classroom but also engages the reader in ethical and cultural issues, assessment, classroom management when using technology, and teacher professional development.

He also publishes The Texas Pilgrim (www.texaspilgrim.com), a monthly letter of commentary on cultural and public policy issues.

A combination of issues — including deprivation, but also religious and cultural ideas regarding neutering and the purpose and status of cats in people's homes and community — have all resulted in very large numbers of cats in need of assistance in this area.

She also talks about interesting cultural issues and China facts on her YouTube channel.

It has long focused on Egypt but also follows broader issues in the Arab world, US policy in the Middle East, the Israeli - Palestinian conflict, and cultural developments throughout the region.

The images expose Camille's experiences and healing of past wounds regarding a fear of childbirth and motherhood, but also address issues related to wellness and mental health often concealed due to social and cultural stigmas.

In addition to being featured in New American Paintings (Issue # 111), Luis» work has also been showcased in Chicago's The International Exposition of Contemporary & Modern Art (EXPO Chicago), The Anderson Museum of Contemporary Art (Roswell, NM), the Chicago Cultural Center, and the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago.

North American artists also consider important cultural and political issues like the Iraq War, the Arab Spring, and the fight for LGBT rights.