Sentences with phrase «ethnic communities such»

The British and Germans were the largest groups of visitors to this ex-British colony, renowned for its coral reef (the second largest in the world), Mayan ruins and ethnic communities such as the garifuna.

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A human person is an example of such a personal order, and one could extend this image to include larger and more complex corpuscular societies, such as ethnic groups, geographical communities, or subcultures.

The church is also being regarded as an important community of memory because the other sources of a rich narrative tradition — families, ethnic groups, residential communities — are also subject to the growing pressures of change, while more recent institutions, such as business firms and the mass media, are believed to have only shallow ties to the past.

The global market with «neo-liberal» developments have weakened liberal democratic subjecthood for individual persons, powerless groups, such as racial and ethnic minorities, local communities.

Many persons who are not likely to join groups in churches and schools may do so if they're made available in family counseling agencies» mental health services, youth organizations, business and industry, fraternal groups, self - help groups (such as A.A., P.W.P., Alanon, etc.), and in the many organizations devoted to special needs of the handicapped, ex-prisoners, ex-patients, unwed parents, minority groups of all kinds, senior citizens, community action groups, ethnic organizations.

The global market with its «neo-liberal» developments has weakened the liberal democratic subjecthood of individual persons, powerless groups such as racial and ethnic minorities, and local communities.

Such examples show that Judaism was not simply an ethnic or national faith, but a community of faith which still occasionally looked outward.

However, in a country with such a diverse range of ethnic and religious groups as Britain, religious schools serve as a method for the perpetuation of the self - isolation of communities.

However, as Scotland shows us, such a process does not necessarily have to be founded on ethnic principles, which could lead to some form of «exclusive» political identity / community.

Both parties have expressed concerns that such initiatives could lead to greater disenfranchisement among poor and minority ethnic communities.

We already know, for example, that members of Black and Minority Ethnic communities have a higher risk of illnesses such as high blood pressure that may lead to the need for an organ transplant.

The Common Cause proposal would directly task LATFOR with drawing districts for the Senate, Assembly and Congress that consider «communities of interest,» such as ethnic neighborhoods of similar towns, and forbid it from considering addresses of incumbents or the partisan enrollment of voters in a given area.

Twenty - two states expressly require that district lines be drawn to recognize communities of interest, such as social, cultural, ethnic, economic and racial similarities.

I believe that the rejection of Quinn for valid, political issues such as third terms and her legislative record shows a growing maturity in our communities — we rejected the old «ethnic appeal» and instead of voting on a single - issue or identity we voted for the candidate who best represents a progressive platform.

Mark - Viverito, who has repeatedly engaged the community and ethnic media since taking office, touched on many of the key points from her State of the City speech, as well as other topics that have made recent headlines, such as the City Council's controversial February 5 vote to give its members a pay raise of $ 36,000 a year, a higher rate than a special salary committee had initially recommended.

Sites, such as Arablounge.com, which has 275,000 members including Arab Muslims and Christians, cater to ethnic communities.

Dr. Noguera has published over 200 research and scholarly articles, monographs, research reports, and editorials on topics such as urban school reform, education policy, conditions that promote student achievement, the role of education in community development, youth violence, and race and ethnic relations in American society as well as the author of several books.

An underserved community is one in which individuals lack basic access to arts programs due to factors such as geography, economic conditions, ethnic background, or disability.

#race #ethnicity #gender #institutions #access #identity Since the Civil Rights Era, it has become commonplace for marginalized ethnic communities to instate their own institutions of sociological and cultural study such as university Ethic Studies departments and museums like Brooklyn's Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora Arts.

Since the Civil Rights Era, it has become commonplace for marginalized ethnic communities to instate their own institutions of sociological and cultural study such as university Ethic Studies departments and museums like Brooklyn's Museum of Contemporary African Diaspora Arts.

Article 30: In those States in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities or persons of indigenous origin exist, a child belonging to such a minority or who is indigenous shall not be denied the right, in community with other members of his or her group, to enjoy his or her own culture, to profess and practise his or her own religion, or to use his or her own language.

Social capital recognises that social norms, networks and trust relationships such as those that exist between families and friends, school communities, ethnic, religious and community groups and even firms and government can have a beneficial impact on life indicators.

Article 27 of the ICCPR states «In those States in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities exist, persons belonging to such minorities shall not be denied the right, in community with the other members of their group, to enjoy their own culture, to profess and practise their own religion, or to use their own language».

In those states in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities exists, persons belonging to such minorities shall not be denied the right, in community with other members of their group, to enjoy their own culture, to profess and practice their own religion or, to use their own language.

Our data reconfirm that vigorous activity among ethnic minority children is lower than in non-Hispanic white children.17, 18 Such information must be considered when developing physical education curricula and community - based intervention strategies aimed at increasing physical activity among different target populations.

The General Assembly, Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, Affirming that indigenous peoples are equal to all other peoples, while recognizing the right of all peoples to be different, to consider themselves different, and to be respected as such, Affirming also that all peoples contribute to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitute the common heritage of humankind, Affirming further that all doctrines, policies and practices based on or advocating superiority of peoples or individuals on the basis of national origin or racial, religious, ethnic or cultural differences are racist, scientifically false, legally invalid, morally condemnable and socially unjust, Reaffirming that indigenous peoples, in the exercise of their rights, should be free from discrimination of any kind, Concerned that indigenous peoples have suffered from historic injustices as a result of, inter alia, their colonization and dispossession of their lands, territories and resources, thus preventing them from exercising, in particular, their right to development in accordance with their own needs and interests, Recognizing the urgent need to respect and promote the inherent rights of indigenous peoples which derive from their political, economic and social structures and from their cultures, spiritual traditions, histories and philosophies, especially their rights to their lands, territories and resources, Recognizing also the urgent need to respect and promote the rights of indigenous peoples affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements with States, Welcoming the fact that indigenous peoples are organizing themselves for political, economic, social and cultural enhancement and in order to bring to an end all forms of discrimination and oppression wherever they occur, Convinced that control by indigenous peoples over developments affecting them and their lands, territories and resources will enable them to maintain and strengthen their institutions, cultures and traditions, and to promote their development in accordance with their aspirations and needs, Recognizing that respect for indigenous knowledge, cultures and traditional practices contributes to sustainable and equitable development and proper management of the environment, Emphasizing the contribution of the demilitarization of the lands and territories of indigenous peoples to peace, economic and social progress and development, understanding and friendly relations among nations and peoples of the world, Recognizing in particular the right of indigenous families and communities to retain shared responsibility for the upbringing, training, education and well - being of their children, consistent with the rights of the child, Considering that the rights affirmed in treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements between States and indigenous peoples are, in some situations, matters of international concern, interest, responsibility and character, Considering also that treaties, agreements and other constructive arrangements, and the relationship they represent, are the basis for a strengthened partnership between indigenous peoples and States, Acknowledging that the Charter of the United Nations, the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2) and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, 2 as well as the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action, (3) affirm the fundamental importance of the right to self - determination of all peoples, by virtue of which they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development, Bearing in mind that nothing in this Declaration may be used to deny any peoples their right to self - determination, exercised in conformity with international law, Convinced that the recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples in this Declaration will enhance harmonious and cooperative relations between the State and indigenous peoples, based on principles of justice, democracy, respect for human rights, non-discrimination and good faith, Encouraging States to comply with and effectively implement all their obligations as they apply to indigenous peoples under international instruments, in particular those related to human rights, in consultation and cooperation with the peoples concerned,

Meaningful community partners for supporting diverse young children and families may also include ethnic or culture specific resources such as: outreach programs, relocation programs, natural healers, faith - based and religious organizations, and cultural community leaders.

ICCPR's article 27 states «In those States in which ethnic, religious or linguistic minorities exist, persons belonging to such minorities shall not be denied the right, in community with the other members of their group, to enjoy their own culture, to profess and practise their own religion, or to use their own language».

Such diversity presents a challenge in providing an early care and education program and early childhood mental health consultation (ECMHC) services that respond effectively to each family's and community's racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.