Key Research Question In their article, Mertzanis (2017) aimed to answer the question of what role social and cultural factors play in determining Islamic firms’ access to financial resources. As related to this research question, the researcher emphasized the role of family ties as a relevant cultural component. Having access...
Introduction History, routines, and rituals influence the practice of nursing (Giger & Davidhizer, 2008). There are different dimensions of the Hispanic culture that affect personal life and health. The main feature of Hispanic culture is the social orientation that is based on interdependence, teamwork, and interpersonal relations (Galarraga, 2007). For...
For several years now, Canada has been both recognized and praised by many parents is for its unique ability and for converting its multicultural population into a mosaic. This approach to multiculturalism is preferred, rather than emulating the idea of the melting pot which has been the experience in the...
Introduction As the world becomes increasingly multicultural due to effects of globalization and migration of labor (Wexler, 2012), health professionals are now, more than ever before, aware of the heightened challenges they face when meeting the healthcare needs of a culturally diverse population (Bhui et al., 2007). As suggested by...
Evaluation and Discussion of the Way Families Subscribe to the Traditions and Practices The questions of the heritage assessment tool (HAT) bring out a patient’s background, family relations, religious practices, and social support beliefs that help in increasing knowledge of culturally based health beliefs and practices, which end up informing...
Introduction The consideration of societal values and norms implies the discussion of cultural specificities distinguishing various categories of citizens. From this perspective, the patterns of people’s perceptions and their behavior differ depending on their belonging to one or another culture, which makes this subject essential for examining issues related to...
Introduction Written by Avruch Kevin and published in 2002, the article, “Culture and Conflict Resolution” presents diverse views about culture. Culture is a complex concept that calls for an extensive scrutiny. The author studies various literatures in his bid to unravel the complexity of culture. This paper summarizes the article...
Subcultures are smaller social groups that have norms and values that are different from those practiced by the majority in society. Since they have a distinct set of beliefs, which do not align with that of a wider culture, they are usually considered deviant. Examples of subcultures in the world...
The number and scope of cultural competency initiatives in the U.S. healthcare system are increasing due to many factors, including shifting patient demographics, quality improvement and regulatory requirements, new accreditation standards, and ongoing missions to provide care in an equitable manner (Gertner et al., 2010). As the country becomes increasingly...
Abstract This paper provides credible information that appertains to cultural and religious practices of Indians and Native Americans. It focuses on the two communities due to their diverse cultural and religious practices that distinguish their way of life. The two communities have deeply-rooted norms that define how they operate and...