Sentences with phrase «ethnic heritage in»

More often, companies are eager to get diversity, but until you get women or people of different racial and ethnic heritage in senior positions, it's hard to get other people to see it as a possibility.

The substantive research findings were that Puerto Rican adolescents reported high levels of attachment to their parents and alliance with their ethnic heritage in early adolescence.

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Some ethnic communities, particularly immigrants of Chinese heritage are being blamed by some observers as being responsible for high urban real estate prices in Vancouver.

Others were groping down false paths toward the reform of an institutional Church that, for all its integration with culture and society, was becoming evangelically flaccid and sluggish, perhaps in the complacent conviction (not unlike that of the recent past) that the faith could be transmitted by cultural osmosis, as a kind of ethnic heritage.

There were no sons for my parents to rely on in their old age, to provide for their retirement, and then to care for them; that was the message I heard directly and indirectly from family and the extended «aunties» and «uncles» who were not blood relatives but connected by ethnic heritage, culture, and language.

Blending cultures: Faith traditions are becoming more diverse in the U.S. as people of different denominations, cultural backgrounds and ethnic heritages adopt new beliefs or reinterpret traditional ones.

According to the survey, menu trends that will be heating up in 2018 include doughnuts with non-traditional filling, ethnic - inspired kids» dishes, farm / estate - branded items, and heritage - breed meats.

Adoption - attuned Lens: Throughout the illustrations in all three books there are elements of Marisol's rich ethnic heritage: llamas, chullos (the traditional knit hat,) Peruvian textiles.

The condition is present in various ethnic groups, but is most common in those with Mediterranean heritage and in African Americans.

Insomuch as haggling and bartering are socio - economic mechanisms to supplement income (please note that this article does not consider the practice of religious alms giving, the taalibe or the role of marabouts, which could be the subject of its own blog post), an understanding of the production of poverty (and the simultaneous production of wealth in other territories) is one factor that disproves the idea that haggling, bartering and re-haggling are reflective of the race, ethnic heritage or culture of the individual.

Celebrations, dinners, galas and voter registration drives for members of the ruling RDPC party (Rassemblement Démocratique du Peuple Camerounais) are taking place in cities across the country, most predominantly in the central regions, i.e. those with geo - political links and a common socio - cultural heritage (more generally but problematically referred to as «ethnic» ties) to the ruling party.

The comments were interpreted in the UK as «dog - whistle» racism - an unpleasant dig at Obama's ethnic heritage.

About a thousand Asian Americans, most of Chinese heritage, converged on the Legislative Office Building Thursday to support a bill that would ban the separation of data about Connecticut's students into ethnic subgroups in the public school system unless...

Bounceur's approach to succeeding in a new place was to work hard and stay focused, overlooking any slights that may have resulted from his national or ethnic heritage.

Western culture is characterized by a host of artistic, philosophic, literary, and legal themes and traditions; the heritage of Celtic, Germanic, Hellenic, Jewish, Slavic, Latin, and other ethnic and linguistic groups, as well as Christianity, which played an important part in the shaping of Western civilization since at least the 4th century.

Heirloom plant: also known as heirloom variety or heritage fruit / vegetable is an old cultivar that is still maintained by gardeners and farmers particularly in isolated or ethnic communities.

Their German ethnic heritage and the struggle over the definition of Lutheranism have led to LCMS schools that are tightly integrated with their local churches, permeated with traditional Lutheran doctrine, and staffed by Lutherans trained in LCMS colleges.

In addition to introducing Holi to readers not already familiar with this intriguing Indian festival, Mina's Spring of Color would work well with upper elementary and middle schoolers to examine how the twin desires to both fit in and remain true to one's ethnic heritage can affect a youngster's sense of self and familial relationshipIn addition to introducing Holi to readers not already familiar with this intriguing Indian festival, Mina's Spring of Color would work well with upper elementary and middle schoolers to examine how the twin desires to both fit in and remain true to one's ethnic heritage can affect a youngster's sense of self and familial relationshipin and remain true to one's ethnic heritage can affect a youngster's sense of self and familial relationships.

Based largely in Michigan and Iowa, Christian Reformed churches developed schools in keeping with their Dutch ethnic heritage and their religiously grounded belief that education is inherently value - laden and, therefore, Christians must attempt to integrate a Christian perspective on knowledge into every educational nook and cranny.

In a pluralistic society, and at a time of increasing interaction among cultural and ethnic groups, students need to know about and understand the cultural heritages of others.

To provide materials which reflect the ideas and beliefs of religious, social, political, historical and ethnic groups and their contribution to the American and world heritage and culture, thereby, enabling students to develop an intellectual integrity in forming judgments.

It is contingent on... seeing cultural differences as assets; creating caring learning communities where culturally different individuals and heritages are valued; using cultural knowledge of ethnically diverse cultures, families, and communities to guide curriculum development, classroom climates, instructional strategies, and relationships with students; challenging racial and cultural stereotypes, prejudices, racism, and other forms of intolerance, injustice, and oppression; being change agents for social justice and academic equity; mediating power imbalances in classrooms based on race, culture, ethnicity, and class; and accepting cultural responsiveness as endemic to educational effectiveness in all areas of learning for students from all ethnic groups.»

The majority of students in the East Chicago school were bilingual and of Hispanic / Latino heritage, while few if any preservice teachers were either bilingual or racial and ethnic minorities.

According to Dr. Gay, «culturally responsive teaching acknowledges the legitimacy of the cultural heritages of different ethnic groups, builds bridges of meaningfulness between home and school, uses a wide variety of instructional strategies that are connected to different learning styles, teaches students to know and praise their own and each others» cultural heritages, and incorporates multicultural information, resources, and materials in all the subjects and skills routinely taught in schools» (p. 29).

In addition, the scholarship will focus on meeting the ongoing needs of the veterinary profession: increasing diversity among practitioners in ethnic heritage, gender, socioeconomic background, professional aspirations, and improving the availability of veterinarians to serve in areas of the profession that have increased demanIn addition, the scholarship will focus on meeting the ongoing needs of the veterinary profession: increasing diversity among practitioners in ethnic heritage, gender, socioeconomic background, professional aspirations, and improving the availability of veterinarians to serve in areas of the profession that have increased demanin ethnic heritage, gender, socioeconomic background, professional aspirations, and improving the availability of veterinarians to serve in areas of the profession that have increased demanin areas of the profession that have increased demand.

The most heavily populated city in Canada, Toronto is a vibrant, cosmopolitan, financial, commercial and cultural centre with a rich multi-cultural heritage of more than 80 ethnic groups, speaking more than 100 languages.

Arts & Heritage Festival - Building on the celebration of Creole Day, which began in Saint Lucia in 1981, this month - long Festival is a celebration of the richness and diversity of Saint Lucia's cultural, ethnic and artistic heritage.

In GALLERY Chicago, these artists of two vastly different generations and ethnic heritages envelop their unique experiences within their formalism.

«A number of the older generation we met spoke little Chinese and could remember living in the forests, but the younger generation are modern people who go to university in big cities, study to be engineers or follow their parents into local government, and - despite being aware and often proud of their ethnic heritage - are largely integrated into mainstream Chinese society.

Tim talks ethnic and heritage diversity, paint and working in -LSB-...]

The inter-country adoption program meets your desires in regards to the child you wish to adopt - age, gender, ethnic heritage, race, single child or sibling group, typical child or child with special needs, etc..

Kinship foster parents have been documented to be more accepting of these other attachment relationships and, as a result, report better relationships than nonrelated foster parents with the children in their care.76 Finally, an awareness and acceptance of one's racial or ethnic heritage is essential for developing a healthy sense of identity.

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,

It is important to note that analyses were also performed which excluded US participants who reported an ethnic heritage that was coded as collectivist in Study 1 (i.e., South and East Asians).

Lay and colleagues [5] discovered that within their sample of Western participants who possessed some degree of ethnic identity, those who were higher in family allocentrism also showed greater adherence to their heritage cultural customs and group membership.

While these ethnic groups have many distinct qualities, domestic violence is something that families experience regardless of their ethnic heritage.2 Divorce is another unfortunate occurrence that couples and families in the Pleasanton area go through.

Learning about heroes includes sharing stories of how family members and people with the child's ethnic heritage have overcome hard times and encouraging children to develop their own strengths, resources and coping skills, building on strengths in their family and cultural heritage.