Sentences with phrase «cultural barriers as»

Dorothy Gokey helps immigrant families overcome cultural barriers as they reach for a better life.

The development of an international communications strategy (i.e., «a set of procedures for dealing with language and cultural barriers as they arise») could assist Canadian SMEs to establish a presence in markets that do not use English and French but in which the potential for rapid export growth exists.

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There is not much novelty in pointing to regional, cultural or societal differences as a barrier to knowledge exchange.

The death and resurrection of Jesus has broken down cultural barriers throughout history — no other major religion has spread as far and across as many cultures as Christianity.

Although Catholics had ranked as the nation's largest religious denomination since 1890, social, linguistic, educational, and cultural barriers slowed their literary development.

The corporate economic entities are most «creative and efficient» and, therefore, most powerful, controlling modern science and technology as well as information and communication in the global market and seeking to knock down all cultural, national or political barriers in order to open high ways for their market plays.

The barrier is cultural, as the gorillas want all the benefit to come their way, removing the incentive for suppliers to take risks and innovate, except when under the whip.

This study highlights that there are additional barriers for Asian fathers such as language problems, long unsocial working hours, supporting dependant elderly relatives in Pakistan and cultural barriers such as the mixing of unrelated men and women.

As highlighted in WBTi's Indicator 7 (communication and information) which calls for a national communications strategy around infant feeding, and for promotional activities including World Breastfeeding Week, we are directly exploring new ways to use communication strategies, that are women - led, to address the cultural barriers to breastfeeding in the UK, through an inclusive social media campaign.

But as Fenton and colleagues point out, there remain «massive cultural barriers between the fields of science and law» that «will only be broken down by achieving a critical mass of relevant experts and stakeholders, united in their objectives.»

Language barriers and cultural differences had little effect as McLean Hospital / Harvard Medical School scientists and their colleagues from the Chinese Society of Psychiatry convened in early October to launch the first conference of the McLean Hospital - Chinese Society of Psychiatry Initiative in Psychiatry (MCIP).

As cultural barrier is at times inevitable between different races, this black white singles dating site has an interracial counselor is available to guide you and give you relationship advice if required.

Asian Matching is a convenient, easy - to - use, and language - and - cultural - barrier - free services, such as the Jewish people.

The «Investigation Trilogy» features male protagonists, who are not suffering from mental breakdowns (their female counterparts in the «Apartment Trilogy» as Carole in Repulsion, Rosemary in Rosemary's Baby and Trelkovsky in The Tenant may or may not be experiencing), although these men still are afflicted by perceptual inhibitions — an inability to understand what they are dealing with (Gittes in Chinatown), difficulty with language and cultural differences (Walker in Frantic) as well as literal barriers to clear perception, for example the glasses worn by Corso in The Ninth Gate.

Getting girls to school is especially hard; with few female teachers and cultural barriers, school is seen as a male - dominated environment.

Electronic learning is revolutionizing education as we know it, but it can also be used to fight poverty and overcome cultural and linguistic barriers as we move towards a global community.

Gender based and cultural barriers to participation to sport will make up part of the new qualification, as well as ethical issues such as the increased commercialisation of sports, violence in sports and the use of performance enhancing drugs.

As I got started, I immediately realized that cultural barriers to eLearning, or in general delivering educational content internationally, are at times far more significant than the technology related ones.

In the past, many parents avoided school; they were uncomfortable with the language and cultural barriers, and, as a staff, we didn't do enough to reach out and make them feel welcome.

As a result, students of different nationalities face less of a cultural barrier which, in turn, breaks down any social barriers.Everyone mixes with everyone.

Kim believes that the arts are a means to address Common Core State Standards as well as to destroy cultural and language barriers.

Systemic and / or historic issues such as individual and institutionalized racism and classism; language barriers; gender bias; cultural blinders and a variety of prejudices represent profound challenges and obstacles to positive parent - teacher relationships.

There are cultural and linguistic barriers to cross, as well as a marketplace that can be something of a black box to outsiders.

Well meaning but sometimes brazen, Rodriguez stumbled through language barriers, overstepped cultural customs, and constantly juggled the challenges of a postwar nation even as she learned how to empower her students to become their families» breadwinners by learning the fundamentals of coloring techniques, haircutting, and makeup.

Regardless of outside circumstances, such as other class assignments, extracurricular activities, or cultural barriers, most high school instructors expect college level work.

Somtow will receive the award «for his services (and also in the spirit of international diversity)-- as cultural ambassador between East and West, overcoming national borders and cultural - historical barriers from and to Europe, and establishing meaningful collaborative connections in Thailand and Europe.»

There are plenty of activities to do in Palm Cove for groups and its location means that it is only a short distance away from some of Tropical North Queensland's famous attractions such as the Great Barrier Reef, Skyrail and Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park.

The coast is dotted with small towns and fishing villages that offer cultural flavors in exotic combination, and access to crowd free cayes as well as the remote reaches of the Belize Barrier Reef.

As Europeans used to being nannied around cultural highlights, we were astounded to find that when one arrived at the top, there was no barrier rope to stop the huge number of tourists jostling past each other from tumbling downwards or falling down the broken grating (obviously post-Mayan!!).

«The Great Barrier Reef, Wet Tropics and Green Cauldron have been named National Landscapes as part of a program between Tourism Australia and Parks Australia to promote areas of outstanding natural beauty and cultural significance,» Ms Stuckey said.

At the end of it all, traveling has allowed us to step out of our comfort zones, break cultural barriers, and as cliche as it sounds, live the life we've always wanted.

As well as being one of CEDAM's seven wonders of the underwater world, the Belize Barrier Reef system located in Belize was also named as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the mid 1990As well as being one of CEDAM's seven wonders of the underwater world, the Belize Barrier Reef system located in Belize was also named as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the mid 1990as being one of CEDAM's seven wonders of the underwater world, the Belize Barrier Reef system located in Belize was also named as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the mid 1990as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization in the mid 1990s.

The summit was hosted by the National Security Council and focused on three areas: Studying, Volunteering, and Working Abroad as a Civic and Economic Imperative; Pushing Greater Diversity of Travelers, Destinations, and Fields — Pushing Through the Barriers; and Cultural Exploration.

«We understand the 2013 summit will include a diverse and profound programme as well as numerous opportunities for people to interact in an environment that transcends disciplinary, cultural and national barriers.»

Language barrier aside there is an immense cultural chasm present for anyone that didn't grow up watching anime in Japan as a child.

Because the Cube Grenade is given as a gift - an act of love, as it were - AND NOT A DELIVERABLE WANTING TO BE SOLD, it will break through the cultural barriers of the client company a lot more cheaply and quickly than your standard «Big Advertising Idea».

By bringing pivotal works to diverse communities, The Art Production Fund hopes to reach wide audiences and reduce the physical as well as the psychic distance of cultural, class, linguistic, racial and income barriers that hinder participation in contemporary art.

JMcK: Were the organisation and logistics complex: language barriers, cultural protocol and practical matters, such as supplies and suitable studio spaces?

The exhibition «The Border» studies and analyses borders as territorial isolations or on the contrary accessions, as cultural or social barriers, as an instrument separating «us» from the «others».

Cinema as a universal art form transcends barriers, be they geographic, cultural, or racial.

The fund works to reduce the physical as well as the psychic distance of cultural, class, linguistic, racial, and income barriers that may hinder participation in contemporary art.

Though no option has proven perfect (Indego had sold 280 cash memberships since April and had 52 cash members as of early December), the existence of cash payment options means the conversation among operators, advocates, and enthusiasts has been able to move onto the other cultural and physical barriers keeping people from hopping onto their city's newest form of public transit.

Amid fiery talk of blogs cracking the matrix, of blogs as the second superpower, of blogs breaking down social, political and cultural barriers, the temple in which we worshipped was none other than Harvard Law School — that most steadfast bulwark of established law and old - school power.

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In addition to the economic, social and cultural situation described above, the historical distrust of the Aboriginal community against the police and the justice system, as well as perceived racism and discrimination within the State party's institutions, create further barriers for Aboriginal women to access justice.

Central to our work is providing support for low - income individuals and families, as well as for special, vulnerable populations, including the elderly, those with language, cultural, or educational barriers, those with disabilities, and veterans.

These barriers can be due to race and gender based stereotypes and well as cultural norms.

MetLife Insurance has representatives form diverse and a multiple list of backgrounds and ethnicity, which provides breaking down multiple language barriers as well as providing different cultural understandings.

Still, while he didn't disclose a possible timeline for rolling out the solution, Buterin said he sees the barriers as more social and cultural, owing to the complexities of blockchains today.

• Provided compassionate and effective patient care under the supervision of LPN • Communicated precise information to patients and families • Observed changes in patient condition and communicated to the LPN • Took necessary measures to minimize fear, anxiety and cultural barriers • Created and maintained files and documents regarding patient care provided • Ensured confidentiality of patient information • Prioritized tasks as per needs of the patients, families, and staff • Maintained proper cleanliness of rooms and work area • Performing other duties and support functions as delegated by the LPN