Ethnocentrism
What are some problems with ethnocentrism in the UAE? Emirates have some problem with ethnocentrism; they don’t like some of the foreign people attitudes. For example, some foreign people wear clothes that they don’t cover their body. And some foreign male and female hugging each other or kissing in public. How could these problems be… Continue reading Ethnocentrism
3 things about a different culture that I didn’t know before
In Venezuela and Brazil there is a tribe called Yanomami they burn the dead people, then the ash and bone powder of the dead person is mixed into a plantain soup and they drink it. Because they believe that it will ensure peace for the souls of dead person. In addition, the soul will… Continue reading 3 things about a different culture that I didn’t know before
Worldview Stories
worldview-stories
My worldview
My worldview score: Honor/Shame: 8 Guilt/innocence: 9 Power/Fear: 7 5 sentences that are most similar to my personality A position of power can also be used to empower people around them Passionate about maintaining and enhancing their honour Focus on enhancing or improving the honour of the group as well as the individual relationships… Continue reading My worldview
Film Assignment – Anna and the King
anna and the king
Hofstede’s Six Dimensions of Culture
Me and my classmate decided to Defined the six dimensions to make it easier to understand. Khawla Mohamed H00293384 Maha Nasser H00293599 Hofstede’s cultural dimensions theory is a structure developed by Geert Hofstede. That is consisting of six dimensions, and each dimension shows how the society member… Continue reading Hofstede’s Six Dimensions of Culture
Comparing Japanese and American culture with Hofstede
Japan vs USA table:
I Am A High Context Person
Here are some of my characters: I have close personal relationships. Because, I believe that it is important to strength he relationship and it will make me more comfortable to share my personal issues. Who I know is important. Because, it help me to find my need easier, like if I graduate and I… Continue reading I Am A High Context Person
High & Low Context Culture
High Or Low Context Culture Descriptors: Strong sense of insiders and outsiders (H) Specific information exists (L) Informal (L) Team and family activities preferred (H) Focus on results (L) Transparency expected (L) A lot of confidential information (H) Rules and regulations are easily accessible (L) Close personal relationships (H) General information (H) Elders/authoritative figures in control (H) “Have a go at it” philosophy (L) Individual responsibility (L) Concerned about… Continue reading High & Low Context Culture