Personal Reflection #2

Based on our 2053 class discussions and my research into the Future Center and Paralympics i can reflect on how people can be better integrated into society in these ways people with disabilities are human like us and they should be treated the same as we are, in the past people use to hide their children that have disabilities and where not proud of having them , but now that changed there have a big role in society, they work and go out and participate in a lot of things, such as festivals and  they volatile in some events and do a great job in it. I don't see that they are different from us, maybe they have Congenital malformation but they still can do good jobs like normal people, as a fact i have a cousin that has Down syndrome, but he smart and a great kid, he has trouble in absorbing information, talking in an understandable way and imbalance in walking but in the end he does understand. In the beginning it was hard for his family and that is because they didn't know how to deal with him, but now everyone in the family likes him and like to play with him, it became easy to handle him, not that easy but better than when he was first born. Unfortunately when he was first born they kept hiding him and we never saw him for approximately three years, which I think that is wrong and they shouldn't of done that, but now they realized that there is nothing wrong with him and he plays with the small kids like an ordinary kid. Now he is a part of the family like everyone else.

Quiz – What is Cultural Diversity? : Portfolio #2

Quiz – What is Cultural Diversity?

Read the UNESCO report. True or False? If FALSE, write the TRUE answer.

1.       At least 6000 different languages exist in the world.	True
2.       Over 200 million people live outside the country where they were born.	False, a=around 175 million
3.       One aspect of Human Rights is respecting different cultures.	True
4.       Cultural Diversity means a lack of respect for freedom of thought.	False, it means a fundamental right
5.       Cultural Diversity can make a society stronger.	True

Vocabulary practice. Define in your own words:

1.       Heterogeneous : Variety, diversity.

2.       Plurality : Majority.

3.       Migration : Moving from one country to another.

4.       Fundamental : Bases.

5.       Collective strength : Group strength.

Now read the rest of the article, and answer these questions by researching on the internet.

1.       The article mentions food as an example of Cultural Diversity. Can you think of something else which could add interest and richness in a culturally diverse country?

Media

Military

2.       Name three ways in which people of different cultures can help a country to function in the new global economy.

Trading

Languages

Skills and knowledge 

3.       From the internet, in relation to Cultural Diversity, find a picture and a definition of “Melting pot” and “Garden salad”.

Melting pot: Different people from different countries get together in one country and become one culture.

Garden salad: Different cultures mixed together.

4.       Britain today is one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world. Look on the internet and find out which nationalities make up the “ethnic minority population of over 4 million”.

South Asian: 2 million.

Black people: 1.15 million

5.       Australia is another of the most culturally diverse countries in the world.  The University of Melbourne has a policy on Cultural Diversity. Read the two paragraphs and summarize them in your own words.

The university of Melbourne insures that there students and staff achieve more about their culture and greater understanding of their culture.

Vocabulary practice. Give the opposite:

Varied	Homogeneous	Increasingly	Decreasingly	Respecting	Disrespecting
Strength	Weakness	Improving	Declining	Inclusive	Narrow
Majority	Minority	Tolerance	Intolerance	Equality	Inequality

Vocabulary practice. Give a synonym:

Diverse	Varied	Creative	Inspired	Uniqueness	Exclusivity
Dignity	Pride	Integrated	Joined	Asset	Ability
Global	International	Benefit	Advantage	Harmony	Agreement

UAE Demographics: Portfolio #1

UAE Demographics:

Ethnic Groups	Percentage	Year	Source
Emiraties	19%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
Arabs and Iranians	23%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
South Asians	50%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
Westerns and South Asians	8%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html

Religions	Percentage	Year	Source
Muslims ( Suni )	96%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
Muslims ( Shia )	16%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html
Christians	4%	1982	https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/ae.html

    1. Write a definition of cultural diversity in your own words.

          Culture diversity is basin on the culture identity which shouldn't be forgotten but rather be preserved and valued.

    2. Give examples of cultural diversity in Abu Dhabi (Places of worship, organizations, etc.)

           An islands such as Sir Bani Yas, and an organization that helps children learn about our culture such as Emirates Heritage Club.

What does it mean to be Emirati? : Reflective log #1

What does it mean to be Emirati?

Emirat is a word derivative from the word Emarah, wich is in arabic, Emarah means a city, state or a region. The Arabic language is a one language which comes from the Quran, then we have a lot of dialects, which are different from each tribe and city. Emirati people and the people from the gulf all wear the same clothing but in different designing which is called the Kandoorah, and another thing that we wear is the Getrah or u could call it Shmag. Emiratis and Omanis have a unique way in wearing the Shmag, unlike other Gulf States. This way is mostly common for young boys. We have something called the Bisht which is usually worn in celebrations and weddings, its like a rowb but its black and there are other colloers but black is the most common. We have a lot of traditions such as falconry, camel racing, folk dance in it's various branches and racing boats. All Muslims are the same, its one religion and with the same rules, there is no diffidence between an Emrati Muslim or an Indian Muslim, But there is a diffidence in the woman's clothing, its different from a country to another, but its the same between us and people in the gulf and its called Shaila and Abaya.