Sentences with phrase «cultural discussion about»

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Indeed, its cultural significance warrants giving it a position in Christological discussion equal to that accorded to at least some of the material from the Jewish background in the analysis of the genesis and development of early Christian ideas about Jesus.

The «communal tensions» between the groups were «of major importance in the life of the nation,» Herberg added, suggesting that they began non-divisive discussions about the limits of American democracy and allowed all 96 percent of Americans who identified as Protestant, Catholic, or Jew to have some social, political, and cultural recognition in America.

Today we continually hear discussions about cultural identity, cultural autonomy and cultural diversity.

Rapper Lecrae recently sat down with Rolling Stone magazine for a discussion about his new album, the cultural influence of Chance the Rapper, the backlash he's received from fellow Christians...

The foreign debt continues to be an issue and new voices have began to sound the need to look for ways to face it; (ii) At the national level two questions are concentrating increasing attention: one is the reassessment of the necessary role of the state to correct the distortions of a runaway market (currently discussed in Europe and in the discussions about the role the initiatives of «an active state has played in the economic development of Asian countries); the other is the need for a «participative democracy over against a purely representative formal democracy: in this sense the need to strengthen civil society with its intermediate organizations becomes an important concern; (iii) the struggle for collective and personal identity in a society in which forced immigration, dehumanizing conditions in urban marginal situations, and foreign cultural aggression and massification in many forms produce a degrading type of poverty where communal, family and personal identity are eroded and even destroyed.

Every gender and cultural studies course should feature at least one class of live public breastfeeding, and a discussion about how our country supports — and undermines — mothers trying to juggle work and family.

I find it unfortunate that we do not support mothers with pertinent information about normal and healthy infant sleep or ways to cope with the challenges of nighttime parenting, and limit the discussion to differences in «parenting styles» and within the framework of misguided cultural expectations and beliefs.

What a good book to serve as a foundation for discussion about many aspects of children and school lunches — cultural, financial, economic as well as nutritional.

We are happy to join the City's administration in a new discussion about how best to support our thriving arts & cultural community.»

Researchers conducted 3,269 household surveys, more than 100 focus group discussions and open interviews about the economic, social and cultural losses incurred by a changing climate in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Gambia, Kenya, Micronesia, Mozambique and Nepal.

«Right now, there is this discussion about the Muslim world versus the western world and the conflicts between them, but it beautifully shows that there has always been this cultural exchange,» says Alexander Huseby.

Roseville, CA About Blog SpectrumMagazine.org is the online companion to Spectrum, a journal established to encourage Seventh - day Adventist participation in the discussion of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint, to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth.

Even film critics started small: a discussion around writing about film, as well as the writers and cultural trends that continue to influence our guests

When underlying VALUES are deliberately identified during the discussions and debates about topics, issues and concerns raised in SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social and Cultural development) and fundamental British Values sessions, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health and Economic education) lessons and RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) slots, young citizens begin to appreciate the significance of how values provide standards, principles and signposts that guide decisions and actions.

The video is about 8 minutes long, and this resource includes one page with 12 questions in English to share with your students for discussion about cultural differences prior to watching the video.

«Instead of stimulating worthy discussions about over-testing, cultural bias in tests, and the misuse of test data,» responded the anti-reform Network for Public Education in the Washington Post, «these activists would rather claim a false mantle of civil rights activism.»

The reflection can be given «whole class» (rather than individually) to spark a discussion about what candidates think about their school's level of cultural competence.

Many BTs voiced their concerns with the lack of cultural experiences in their education preparation programs, which led to a discussion about the logistics of planning and managing such a program and experience statewide.

Examples of project themes range from a comparison of French and American schools to a discussion of an environmental issue facing your region or the state; from sharing cultural information (e.g. tourism, history, visual and performing arts) to comparing geography and related industries in Maine and the Pays de la Loire; from sharing information about students» families and / or friends to creating stories or plays together in French and English.

By introducing and researching teacher - led book discussions of ethnic literature, we hoped to investigate alternative texts and contexts for teachers to learn about the cultural foundations of literacy in their own and others» lives.

Staff of color should not be excused from discussions about equity and cultural competence.

Include discussions about stereotypes, the dangers of cultural pigeonholing, research about the authors, the Bollywood film industry, dance and music traditions, child labor practices, and literary techniques.

The gathering, tagged aptly online as a summit for #WHTravelBloggers, was a full day of exploration and discussion about the benefits of cross-cultural educational and cultural exchange and boosting international student travel and study abroad.

As the development progressed, the team had many discussions about the car designs and mechanics behind it and after considering the cultural influence in the lore, they decided to change the steering to the left side and standardize the driving features to avoid further problems.

The polarised discussion about this topic does highlight a cultural intolerance in regards to games and their design, which is very interesting I think.

Investigation into new platforms for preserving cultural legacy and archiving artists» work Artist Trust is in discussions with libraries, museums and other institutions about the best ways to gather, secure and share the legacies of Washington State artists, from original artwork to cloud - based archives.

This group aims to critically and creatively engage in discussions about contemporary art and cultural issues discovered within different communities.

She continues: «Critical theories about cultural production, about aesthetics, continue to confine and restrict black artists, and passive withdrawal from a discussion of aesthetics is a useless response -LSB-...] Black artists concerned with producing work that embodies and reflects a liberatory politic know that an important part of any decolonization process is critical intervention and interrogation of existing repressive and dominating structures.»

Established in 1932, the Biennial has long been a site for critical discussions about contemporary art, while providing an opportunity for deep thinking and reflection on the broader cultural concerns of a given historical moment.

In addition to educating audiences about HAHS, the exhibition will place Olana and Church's studio in a larger discussion about the importance of preserving historically significant places and structures as part of the nation's cultural heritage.

While attending panel discussions on cultural districts at the recent New Cities Summit in Dallas, Britt - Darby heard various theories and anecdotes about their impact on urban areas.

Co-founder of mute mute, which emphasizes mutual discussion about society in order to expand the boundary of perception through art, cultural performances and social activities in different forms.

This group discussion about collaboration will address how art and cultural institutions can mediate the perception of competition and work together towards a more equitable distribution of resources.

Through the years, SOHO20 has: increased emerging artist memberships; continued quality member exhibits, implemented fellowship memberships, featured numerous shows that address crucial social and political issues, organized group shows featuring women from diverse cultural backgrounds, as well as hosting panel discussions about significant art topics.

The key subject of the course is the Exhibition as Communicative Space and will include: discussions about criticism and analysis of comprehensive phenomenon of how contemporary art, design, architecture, sound and performance, and publications as dominant art forms of visual culture adapt, co-exist, and conflict with market system; the course will reflect upon creative responses to conflict and crisis versus problems of value judgment on today's market - led cultural phenomenon and cultural movement, and the role of curator as a cultural translator and mediator between the two; and exploration of alternatives for ecological health of increasingly globalized art and culture.

Just last week, on the occasion of the Luciano Benetton Collection's traveling exhibition Imago Mundi: The Art of Humanity, I moderated a panel discussion with the esteemed critic Eleanor Heartney and brilliant artist Shahzia Sikander about art and globalization: how cultural identities, political boundaries, and other socio - political considerations have affected the practices and work of contemporary artists.

It began with a simple discussion between NMWA Director Susan Fisher Sterling, Washington Post Arts Reporter Katherine Boyle, and me about the increasing number of women in leadership roles within Washington, D.C. cultural organizations.

But when we engage our families in a discussion about lifestyle choices, and start reexamining some of our most cherished cultural traditions, we move from individual virtue and into the realm of cultural change.

And because discussions about family don't carry the same cultural taboo as discussions about money, it is a good idea to keep the focus on maintaining healthy family relationships.

Oregon Humanities: Oregon Humanities provides public program grants and responsive program grants to nonprofits that are engaged in the humanities, such as social justice activities, the arts, discussion of public policy, promoting cultural diversity, and opportunities to discuss and learn about historical, political and cultural issues.

The 300 + page decision contains important discussion about various topics including the Tribunal's jurisdiction, prima facie discrimination, workplace accommodation, cultural obligations, complainant obligations, and the duty to inquire.

Luckily, the very talented and experienced Afro - American soldiers who coached me and a lot of other white guys to play basketball didn't really care about that «cultural appropriation» discussion.

Roseville, CA About Blog SpectrumMagazine.org is the online companion to Spectrum, a journal established to encourage Seventh - day Adventist participation in the discussion of contemporary issues from a Christian viewpoint, to look without prejudice at all sides of a subject, to evaluate the merits of diverse views, and to foster intellectual and cultural growth.

About Blog News and discussion on copyright, copyleft, patents, trademarks, intellectual property, free culture, open source and free software, and cultural policy.

However, it is important to remember that what determines a success is a cultural construct (remember the discussion about cultural paradigms?).

The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Intergovernmental Committee on Intellectual Property and Genetic Resources, Traditional Knowledge and Folklore (the IGC), which met for the first time in 2001, is in discussions about draft provisions for the enhanced protection of traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions against misappropriation and misuse.

There's lively discussion about the cumulative health benefits of continued breastfeeding for both mom and baby, cultural pressures, developmental challenges, weaning and more.

Strategy - involve all school staff and families in discussions about developing and strengthening relationships with community organisations that support children and families with diverse cultural backgrounds.

It's time to move away from the deficit model that is implicit in much discussion about the social determinants of health, and instead take a strengths - based cultural determinants approach to improving the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

In sharing some experiences of racism and violence within his family as a young boy, Darren Parker highlights the importance of the social and cultural determinants of health in any discussion about the over-incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.