This document discusses the struggles Muslim Americans face in retaining their Islamic heritage and cultural identity. It explores how discrimination in schools can negatively impact Muslim American children's development and sense of belonging. It also examines how Muslim families try to counteract this by establishing Islamic schools that teach Muslim culture and traditions, or by homeschooling. However, being immersed in American pop culture and attending public schools still influences many Muslim American youth to adopt more Western views. The document also analyzes how events like 9/11 increased anti-Muslim sentiment and discrimination, making it difficult for Muslim Americans to feel accepted in their own country.
This document discusses the controversy surrounding Native American mascots and nicknames used by sports teams. It provides background on how schools and teams began adopting Native American names in the late 19th century without input from Native communities. While supporters argue the names honor Native Americans, opponents point to the stereotypical and sometimes offensive depictions. Studies show those more involved in sports are more accepting of the mascots. The document examines the specific cases of the Washington Redskins and University of North Dakota nicknames and the arguments on both sides. It concludes that permission should be obtained from tribes before their cultural symbols are used as mascots since Native Americans do not consent to the stereotypical portrayals.
This document is a paper written by David Francis Chang for a Naval Science course on leadership and ethics. It analyzes racial discrimination and ethical lapses in the U.S. Armed Forces. It examines case studies such as the suicide of Private Danny Chen due to racial harassment and the Fort Hood shooting by Major Nidal Hassan who felt discriminated against for his religion. It discusses the concept of "Double V" from WWII representing victory over fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home. It recommends that future junior officers must prevent ethical lapses, provide a supportive environment free of discrimination, and uphold high standards to prevent tragedies and improve morale.
This document summarizes information about book censorship and challenges. It provides definitions of censorship and discusses reasons books are commonly challenged, such as sexual content, offensive language, and age appropriateness. Examples are given of frequently challenged books like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Lord of the Flies, and Harry Potter, which have been banned or restricted for promoting ideas contrary to religious or social values. The document also reviews important court cases that have established First Amendment protections for published works.
This document provides training materials on cultural sensitivity and race. It discusses white privilege and microaggressions. Part one focuses on defining white privilege and examples that demonstrate its existence, such as different treatment of armed white protesters versus armed black individuals. It also discusses biases against black men and fetishization of women of color. Part two discusses white supremacy more broadly and how it manifests subtly through colorism and criticism of natural black hair and skin conditions like vitiligo. The document stresses the importance of recognizing privilege and power differentials to develop cultural sensitivity.
American Muslims or Muslim Americans, whatever the name is, the fact remains that this community is one of the most vibrant and developing in the American mosaic.
The community passed through several stages and generations to reach its current level of engagement and productivity. Organizations such as CAIR represent a successful model where America’s prime values are fought for by Muslims who believe in no contradiction between their dedication for Islam and their American homeland.
This book is a collection of interviews that OnIslam.net’s Politics Zone team has conducted between 2009 and 2013 on issues pertaining to American Muslims in terms of identity, society, political engagement, interfaith dialogues, and US foreign policy. Interviewees include a diversity of activists and public figures in order to expose the reader to different views and angles.
Download here: http://www.onislam.net/english/ebooks/politics/468279-collection-of-interviews-on-us-muslims.html
The document announces a panel discussion as part of Silicon Valley Reads 2012 on the topic "Paranoid Politics - Islamophobia, McCarthyism and the Yellow Peril". The panel will discuss three periods in US history where groups that were seen as "different" - Muslims after 9/11, Jews during the McCarthy era, and Asians during World War II - faced persecution through politics and the media. The panelists include an attorney and author on Islamophobia in America, Congressman Mike Honda, and a professor emeritus from San Jose State University who is a political analyst. The event is co-sponsored by several community organizations and will take place on April 3, 2012 at a Jewish community center.
This document provides an overview of Barack Obama, including his background, family history, experiences, and factors that contributed to his election as president in 2008. It discusses Obama's mixed racial heritage, upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia, education background, and political views. It analyzes how the struggling economy, unpopularity of the Iraq war, choice of Biden as running mate, youth and minority support, and media coverage helped Obama win the election against the challenges of his name and conspiracy theories.
This document discusses the controversy surrounding Native American mascots and nicknames used by sports teams. It provides background on how schools and teams began adopting Native American names in the late 19th century without input from Native communities. While supporters argue the names honor Native Americans, opponents point to the stereotypical and sometimes offensive depictions. Studies show those more involved in sports are more accepting of the mascots. The document examines the specific cases of the Washington Redskins and University of North Dakota nicknames and the arguments on both sides. It concludes that permission should be obtained from tribes before their cultural symbols are used as mascots since Native Americans do not consent to the stereotypical portrayals.
This document is a paper written by David Francis Chang for a Naval Science course on leadership and ethics. It analyzes racial discrimination and ethical lapses in the U.S. Armed Forces. It examines case studies such as the suicide of Private Danny Chen due to racial harassment and the Fort Hood shooting by Major Nidal Hassan who felt discriminated against for his religion. It discusses the concept of "Double V" from WWII representing victory over fascism abroad and racial discrimination at home. It recommends that future junior officers must prevent ethical lapses, provide a supportive environment free of discrimination, and uphold high standards to prevent tragedies and improve morale.
This document summarizes information about book censorship and challenges. It provides definitions of censorship and discusses reasons books are commonly challenged, such as sexual content, offensive language, and age appropriateness. Examples are given of frequently challenged books like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Lord of the Flies, and Harry Potter, which have been banned or restricted for promoting ideas contrary to religious or social values. The document also reviews important court cases that have established First Amendment protections for published works.
This document provides training materials on cultural sensitivity and race. It discusses white privilege and microaggressions. Part one focuses on defining white privilege and examples that demonstrate its existence, such as different treatment of armed white protesters versus armed black individuals. It also discusses biases against black men and fetishization of women of color. Part two discusses white supremacy more broadly and how it manifests subtly through colorism and criticism of natural black hair and skin conditions like vitiligo. The document stresses the importance of recognizing privilege and power differentials to develop cultural sensitivity.
American Muslims or Muslim Americans, whatever the name is, the fact remains that this community is one of the most vibrant and developing in the American mosaic.
The community passed through several stages and generations to reach its current level of engagement and productivity. Organizations such as CAIR represent a successful model where America’s prime values are fought for by Muslims who believe in no contradiction between their dedication for Islam and their American homeland.
This book is a collection of interviews that OnIslam.net’s Politics Zone team has conducted between 2009 and 2013 on issues pertaining to American Muslims in terms of identity, society, political engagement, interfaith dialogues, and US foreign policy. Interviewees include a diversity of activists and public figures in order to expose the reader to different views and angles.
Download here: http://www.onislam.net/english/ebooks/politics/468279-collection-of-interviews-on-us-muslims.html
The document announces a panel discussion as part of Silicon Valley Reads 2012 on the topic "Paranoid Politics - Islamophobia, McCarthyism and the Yellow Peril". The panel will discuss three periods in US history where groups that were seen as "different" - Muslims after 9/11, Jews during the McCarthy era, and Asians during World War II - faced persecution through politics and the media. The panelists include an attorney and author on Islamophobia in America, Congressman Mike Honda, and a professor emeritus from San Jose State University who is a political analyst. The event is co-sponsored by several community organizations and will take place on April 3, 2012 at a Jewish community center.
This document provides an overview of Barack Obama, including his background, family history, experiences, and factors that contributed to his election as president in 2008. It discusses Obama's mixed racial heritage, upbringing in Hawaii and Indonesia, education background, and political views. It analyzes how the struggling economy, unpopularity of the Iraq war, choice of Biden as running mate, youth and minority support, and media coverage helped Obama win the election against the challenges of his name and conspiracy theories.
Waqas Syed, Deputy Secretary General of the Islamic Circle of North America, notes that in the week following the San Bernardino shooting there were approximately 22 reported attacks on Muslims in the area. He expresses concern that figures like Donald Trump are spreading hateful rhetoric and Islamophobia. However, Muslim communities believe in the American political process and are responding to increased tensions and deteriorating relations with love, unity, and condemnation of what is responsible rather than with hatred. Muslim organizations are providing a united front against Islamophobia and stressing the importance of interfaith collaboration and civic engagement.
This document discusses American Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States. It provides statistics on the Muslim population and examines public opinion polls that show negative views of American Muslims have increased since 9/11. The document discusses discrimination faced by Muslims, such as harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at airports. It also examines controversial statements by some political leaders seen as encouraging anti-Muslim sentiment. Voices of American Muslims are presented who discuss struggling with stereotypes while also feeling American. Overall, the document analyzes the challenges American Muslims face with discrimination and Islamophobia after 9/11.
This document discusses discrimination faced by American Muslims after 9/11, including increased negative public opinion, stereotyping in media, and hate crimes. It notes that 60% of Americans learn about Islam from news media. Examples are given of discriminatory acts like assaults, women being fired for wearing hijabs, and a proposed mosque near Ground Zero being politicized. Leaders have also made Islamophobic statements, worsening discrimination. Overall, American Muslims faced significant backlash and prejudice after 9/11 due to fear, anger and negative stereotypes in media.
Militarization and identity on guam alexandertonysafyc
This document summarizes an academic article about the impacts of militarization on the indigenous Chamorro people of Guam. Over 400 years of Spanish and U.S. military colonial rule has devalued Chamorro culture and identity. The U.S. now controls a third of Guam's land for military bases. Using an intersectional analysis of gender, indigeneity and citizenship, the document examines how militarization has affected Chamorro bodies, identities and social relations in complex ways. It also discusses the history of Spanish colonization, how this disrupted traditional Chamorro gender roles and social hierarchy, and the impacts of continued U.S. military presence and proposed military buildup on Guam today
This study examines how mass media misrepresentation of Muslims has affected the cross-cultural adaptation experiences of Muslim refugees and students in higher education in the US. The study will conduct focus group interviews with Muslim students who have refugee family members to understand their experiences with discrimination and how media portrayals have complicated their social integration. Examining this issue is important given the growing Muslim refugee population in the US and the impact of media framing on shaping public perceptions. The results could help inform policies supporting refugee integration and cultural understanding.
American dream and The Old Man and the SeaAvniDave1
This document discusses the American Dream and how it relates to Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea. It defines the American Dream as the ideals of democracy, rights, liberty, opportunity, and equality. It then analyzes how Santiago's dreams of lions in his youth represent his past strength and virility. His dream of catching the marlin represents his quest for the American Dream in his present struggle. The document concludes that Santiago symbolizes the American Dream through his success in winning the marlin through his own ability and power despite his old age.
American Muslim women face unique challenges with body image and self-esteem when navigating between their cultural traditions and Western culture in the United States. For some, wearing traditional Islamic dress like the veil can increase feelings of religious piety, community, and protection from objectification, thereby boosting self-esteem. However, others experience stereotyping, microaggressions, and pressure to adopt Western beauty standards when veiling, negatively impacting self-image. Counselors must avoid assumptions, actively listen to each woman's perspective, and help reduce internalization of unattainable ideals while respecting her cultural context.
The document discusses confronting Islamophobia through education by defining key terms like Islamophobia, identifying types of Islamophobia, and explaining Islamic concepts to address fears and misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims. It provides objectives and strategies for educating Muslims and non-Muslims to increase mutual understanding and reduce fear and prejudice.
This document provides an outline for a course on Islam and the Muslim community in Louisville, Kentucky. It includes 13 weeks of topics that will be covered, such as the history of Muslims in Louisville, experiences of Muslim refugees, portrayals of Muslims in media and society, and the life and teachings of Muhammad Ali. It aims to introduce students to Muslim cultures and communities in Louisville while developing an informed perspective on modern Muslims. Key events discussed include reactions to the Syrian refugee crisis and terrorist attacks in Brussels.
David Horowitz does not belong on campus | Daily TrojanLida Dianti
The document summarizes arguments against David Horowitz speaking at USC. It notes that Horowitz has made unfounded and racist remarks, dismissing systemic racism and describing the Black Lives Matter movement as a "hate group." It also says he has portrayed all Muslims as extremists who support enemies of the US. The document argues that Horowitz's hateful rhetoric against minorities is unacceptable and will breed intolerance, not academic discourse. It concludes that while anti-Semitism should be addressed, platforming Horowitz risks promoting inflammatory speech over respectful discussion.
Ethics By Way Of Cultural Diversity (Autosaved)LynneWeaver
Understanding cultural diversity requires leaving politics, economics, and preconceived notions aside. The document discusses how cultural, religious, and racial biases have historically divided groups and led to harmful actions like slavery and genocide of Native Americans. It argues that the core beliefs of most major religions acknowledge a higher power, and differences between groups are often overemphasized for political gain rather than acceptance of shared beliefs. True understanding requires replacing biases with knowledge of other cultures gained through ethical research and consideration of others' perspectives.
Discrimination can take many forms and negatively impact people in various groups. It involves unfair treatment or assumptions about someone based on characteristics like race, religion, gender or disability. Many groups face discrimination in the forms of hate crimes, harassment, unequal treatment or environmental injustices. Addressing discrimination requires awareness of biases and protecting the rights of all people.
The Greensboro Sit-Ins of 1960 were a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement. On February 1st, four African American students from North Carolina A&T sat down at the segregated lunch counter of a Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro and refused to leave, despite not being served. Their nonviolent protest against racial discrimination sparked similar sit-ins across the South and helped galvanize the movement. The sit-ins in Greensboro received widespread media attention and drew both supporters and critics in the local community. While the protests faced resistance, they ultimately succeeded in desegregating the Woolworth's lunch counter.
A presentation regarding a topic on the frontier experience of the late Americans. Includes the impact of the American frontier, self-reliance and rugged individualists, American macho heroes, inventiveness and the "can-do" spirit, and equality of opportunity.
The document summarizes a research presentation on religious tolerance and Islamophobia in the Inland Empire region of California. It discusses how Islamophobia has grown in San Bernardino in recent decades and the negative stereotyping of Muslims. It notes that while views of Islam have become more negative over time, views of Muslims have improved slightly. The document outlines community efforts in San Bernardino to promote unity following a mass shooting and challenges stereotyping and prejudice against Muslims. It advocates educating oneself on Islam as a way to counter Islamophobia.
This document discusses the concept of white privilege in the United States. It argues that whites have historically had advantages over other races in areas like education, career opportunities, interactions with police, and in how history is taught from their perspective. It also discusses how the definition of who is considered white has changed over time to include groups that were once not. While some privileges may also be given to minorities at times, whites generally have more privilege and advantage in politics, education, and society.
Al-Qaeda is using sophisticated methods to recruit and indoctrinate children. They produce propaganda films depicting violence to inspire young viewers. Some children willingly join due to patriotism, while others are kidnapped. Summer camps teach children military tactics and how to use weapons. Al-Qaeda relies on distorting Islamic ideology to brainwash children into carrying out suicide operations. They portray the West as enemies of God to generate hatred. While recruitment of child soldiers has occurred for years, efforts are being made to protect children and undermine Al-Qaeda's radicalization efforts.
To what extent is human identity mediated? INTRO, not finishedaquinasmedia
Human identity, especially for African Americans, is often mediated by external forces according to the document. Historically, Western media has negatively portrayed African physicality since 1915 and the belief that "black is bad" stems even further back. If "white is good" then "black must be bad" according to binary opposition thinking. Additionally, an article discusses how the term "African American" does not always apply and that ethnicity is still often seen as a "cultural determinant" in mainstream media. The document also gives an anecdote where a Caucasian girlfriend asked a boyfriend not to call himself "black" as it made her uncomfortable, showing societal pressure for African Americans to be defined by others. However, younger audiences are
The document summarizes evidence of segregation in various areas of American life before the Civil Rights Movement and provides examples of integration in those same areas today. It discusses segregation historically in sports teams, restaurants, recreation areas, housing, medical care, schools, and retail, as well as how people of all races can now be seen interacting together in integrated settings across those domains. It also highlights the election of Barack Obama as the first African American US President as a sign of progress toward racial integration and equality.
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Waqas Syed, Deputy Secretary General of the Islamic Circle of North America, notes that in the week following the San Bernardino shooting there were approximately 22 reported attacks on Muslims in the area. He expresses concern that figures like Donald Trump are spreading hateful rhetoric and Islamophobia. However, Muslim communities believe in the American political process and are responding to increased tensions and deteriorating relations with love, unity, and condemnation of what is responsible rather than with hatred. Muslim organizations are providing a united front against Islamophobia and stressing the importance of interfaith collaboration and civic engagement.
This document discusses American Muslims and Islamophobia in the United States. It provides statistics on the Muslim population and examines public opinion polls that show negative views of American Muslims have increased since 9/11. The document discusses discrimination faced by Muslims, such as harassment, attacks on mosques, and difficulties at airports. It also examines controversial statements by some political leaders seen as encouraging anti-Muslim sentiment. Voices of American Muslims are presented who discuss struggling with stereotypes while also feeling American. Overall, the document analyzes the challenges American Muslims face with discrimination and Islamophobia after 9/11.
This document discusses discrimination faced by American Muslims after 9/11, including increased negative public opinion, stereotyping in media, and hate crimes. It notes that 60% of Americans learn about Islam from news media. Examples are given of discriminatory acts like assaults, women being fired for wearing hijabs, and a proposed mosque near Ground Zero being politicized. Leaders have also made Islamophobic statements, worsening discrimination. Overall, American Muslims faced significant backlash and prejudice after 9/11 due to fear, anger and negative stereotypes in media.
Militarization and identity on guam alexandertonysafyc
This document summarizes an academic article about the impacts of militarization on the indigenous Chamorro people of Guam. Over 400 years of Spanish and U.S. military colonial rule has devalued Chamorro culture and identity. The U.S. now controls a third of Guam's land for military bases. Using an intersectional analysis of gender, indigeneity and citizenship, the document examines how militarization has affected Chamorro bodies, identities and social relations in complex ways. It also discusses the history of Spanish colonization, how this disrupted traditional Chamorro gender roles and social hierarchy, and the impacts of continued U.S. military presence and proposed military buildup on Guam today
This study examines how mass media misrepresentation of Muslims has affected the cross-cultural adaptation experiences of Muslim refugees and students in higher education in the US. The study will conduct focus group interviews with Muslim students who have refugee family members to understand their experiences with discrimination and how media portrayals have complicated their social integration. Examining this issue is important given the growing Muslim refugee population in the US and the impact of media framing on shaping public perceptions. The results could help inform policies supporting refugee integration and cultural understanding.
American dream and The Old Man and the SeaAvniDave1
This document discusses the American Dream and how it relates to Ernest Hemingway's novel The Old Man and the Sea. It defines the American Dream as the ideals of democracy, rights, liberty, opportunity, and equality. It then analyzes how Santiago's dreams of lions in his youth represent his past strength and virility. His dream of catching the marlin represents his quest for the American Dream in his present struggle. The document concludes that Santiago symbolizes the American Dream through his success in winning the marlin through his own ability and power despite his old age.
American Muslim women face unique challenges with body image and self-esteem when navigating between their cultural traditions and Western culture in the United States. For some, wearing traditional Islamic dress like the veil can increase feelings of religious piety, community, and protection from objectification, thereby boosting self-esteem. However, others experience stereotyping, microaggressions, and pressure to adopt Western beauty standards when veiling, negatively impacting self-image. Counselors must avoid assumptions, actively listen to each woman's perspective, and help reduce internalization of unattainable ideals while respecting her cultural context.
The document discusses confronting Islamophobia through education by defining key terms like Islamophobia, identifying types of Islamophobia, and explaining Islamic concepts to address fears and misunderstandings about Islam and Muslims. It provides objectives and strategies for educating Muslims and non-Muslims to increase mutual understanding and reduce fear and prejudice.
This document provides an outline for a course on Islam and the Muslim community in Louisville, Kentucky. It includes 13 weeks of topics that will be covered, such as the history of Muslims in Louisville, experiences of Muslim refugees, portrayals of Muslims in media and society, and the life and teachings of Muhammad Ali. It aims to introduce students to Muslim cultures and communities in Louisville while developing an informed perspective on modern Muslims. Key events discussed include reactions to the Syrian refugee crisis and terrorist attacks in Brussels.
David Horowitz does not belong on campus | Daily TrojanLida Dianti
The document summarizes arguments against David Horowitz speaking at USC. It notes that Horowitz has made unfounded and racist remarks, dismissing systemic racism and describing the Black Lives Matter movement as a "hate group." It also says he has portrayed all Muslims as extremists who support enemies of the US. The document argues that Horowitz's hateful rhetoric against minorities is unacceptable and will breed intolerance, not academic discourse. It concludes that while anti-Semitism should be addressed, platforming Horowitz risks promoting inflammatory speech over respectful discussion.
Ethics By Way Of Cultural Diversity (Autosaved)LynneWeaver
Understanding cultural diversity requires leaving politics, economics, and preconceived notions aside. The document discusses how cultural, religious, and racial biases have historically divided groups and led to harmful actions like slavery and genocide of Native Americans. It argues that the core beliefs of most major religions acknowledge a higher power, and differences between groups are often overemphasized for political gain rather than acceptance of shared beliefs. True understanding requires replacing biases with knowledge of other cultures gained through ethical research and consideration of others' perspectives.
Discrimination can take many forms and negatively impact people in various groups. It involves unfair treatment or assumptions about someone based on characteristics like race, religion, gender or disability. Many groups face discrimination in the forms of hate crimes, harassment, unequal treatment or environmental injustices. Addressing discrimination requires awareness of biases and protecting the rights of all people.
The Greensboro Sit-Ins of 1960 were a watershed moment in the Civil Rights Movement. On February 1st, four African American students from North Carolina A&T sat down at the segregated lunch counter of a Woolworth's in downtown Greensboro and refused to leave, despite not being served. Their nonviolent protest against racial discrimination sparked similar sit-ins across the South and helped galvanize the movement. The sit-ins in Greensboro received widespread media attention and drew both supporters and critics in the local community. While the protests faced resistance, they ultimately succeeded in desegregating the Woolworth's lunch counter.
A presentation regarding a topic on the frontier experience of the late Americans. Includes the impact of the American frontier, self-reliance and rugged individualists, American macho heroes, inventiveness and the "can-do" spirit, and equality of opportunity.
The document summarizes a research presentation on religious tolerance and Islamophobia in the Inland Empire region of California. It discusses how Islamophobia has grown in San Bernardino in recent decades and the negative stereotyping of Muslims. It notes that while views of Islam have become more negative over time, views of Muslims have improved slightly. The document outlines community efforts in San Bernardino to promote unity following a mass shooting and challenges stereotyping and prejudice against Muslims. It advocates educating oneself on Islam as a way to counter Islamophobia.
This document discusses the concept of white privilege in the United States. It argues that whites have historically had advantages over other races in areas like education, career opportunities, interactions with police, and in how history is taught from their perspective. It also discusses how the definition of who is considered white has changed over time to include groups that were once not. While some privileges may also be given to minorities at times, whites generally have more privilege and advantage in politics, education, and society.
Al-Qaeda is using sophisticated methods to recruit and indoctrinate children. They produce propaganda films depicting violence to inspire young viewers. Some children willingly join due to patriotism, while others are kidnapped. Summer camps teach children military tactics and how to use weapons. Al-Qaeda relies on distorting Islamic ideology to brainwash children into carrying out suicide operations. They portray the West as enemies of God to generate hatred. While recruitment of child soldiers has occurred for years, efforts are being made to protect children and undermine Al-Qaeda's radicalization efforts.
To what extent is human identity mediated? INTRO, not finishedaquinasmedia
Human identity, especially for African Americans, is often mediated by external forces according to the document. Historically, Western media has negatively portrayed African physicality since 1915 and the belief that "black is bad" stems even further back. If "white is good" then "black must be bad" according to binary opposition thinking. Additionally, an article discusses how the term "African American" does not always apply and that ethnicity is still often seen as a "cultural determinant" in mainstream media. The document also gives an anecdote where a Caucasian girlfriend asked a boyfriend not to call himself "black" as it made her uncomfortable, showing societal pressure for African Americans to be defined by others. However, younger audiences are
The document summarizes evidence of segregation in various areas of American life before the Civil Rights Movement and provides examples of integration in those same areas today. It discusses segregation historically in sports teams, restaurants, recreation areas, housing, medical care, schools, and retail, as well as how people of all races can now be seen interacting together in integrated settings across those domains. It also highlights the election of Barack Obama as the first African American US President as a sign of progress toward racial integration and equality.
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This document is a resume for Maram Madhu summarizing their work experience and qualifications. Maram Madhu has 2.3 years of experience working as an Accounts Assistant at Air Intek Enterprises in Balanagar, Hyderabad where they were responsible for accounting tasks like entering transactions, preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating reports using Tally software. Maram Madhu holds an MBA degree from Tirumala Engineering College and B.Com from Vivekananda Degree College and is proficient in Tally, MS Office, and typing 35 wpm.
Este documento proporciona instrucciones sobre cómo iniciar Microsoft Word 2007 y escribir un primer documento. Explica cómo abrir el programa desde el menú Inicio o el icono, y describe la interfaz principal de Word 2007 incluyendo la barra de título, la barra de opciones y la barra de herramientas de acceso rápido. También cubre cómo escribir texto, corregir errores y guardar documentos.
TMF Group offers back office outsourcing services through a single global provider to reduce costs and inefficiencies for companies operating across borders. They provide services such as legal entity setup and structuring, compliance, accounting, tax, HR and payroll management through their network of 4,500 experts in over 75 countries. Using TMF Group allows clients to focus on their core business instead of back office functions and provides increased control, cost savings, and speed to market through their local expertise and single point of contact.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the academic and professional experience of Samantha Vice, a Distinguished Professor in the Philosophy Department at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. It outlines her positions held at various universities in South Africa since 1999, as well as her educational background. It also provides a lengthy list of her publications, conference presentations, and academic activities.
El documento describe los diferentes tipos de transistores, incluyendo su definición, función, tipos comunes como NPN y PNP, y aplicaciones como amplificadores y conmutadores. Explica otros dispositivos como FET, TRIAC y zumbadores, así como cables y módulos utilizados en circuitos electrónicos.
The document discusses the main components of a computer's motherboard. It describes how the motherboard contains the processor, memory chips, and input/output chips. It also discusses the expansion slots that connect peripherals to the motherboard and how the motherboard facilitates data transfer between components. Booting processes are initialized by the motherboard reading configuration settings from memory chips.
Ronak Shah is an engineer at the Institute for Plasma Research in Gandhinagar, India. He has a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.Tech in Turbomachines. At IPR, he works on the design, development, and analysis of subsystems for an indigenous helium liquefier/refrigeration plant. His responsibilities include working on air compressors, helium compressors, and turbines. He has experience with CFD analysis and the design of compressor components like brake wheels. His areas of interest include fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, CFD, and compressor and turbine design.
Only 12% of the workforce in India is in the organized sector with proper standards and benefits, while 88% lacks protections in the unorganized sector. Public sector units are often mismanaged and use outdated technology, resulting in poor performance. Improving human resource policies is needed to optimize resource allocation, enhance employee performance and retention, and improve productivity in India's industries.
This curriculum vitae summarizes the professional experience and qualifications of Dr. Pradeep Kumar Bhatia. It lists his current position as Professor at Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology. It provides details of his educational background, research interests, publications, projects undertaken, and administrative experience. The CV highlights over 20 years of teaching experience, 82 research papers published, supervision of PhD students, and involvement in various academic committees.
The document discusses refactoring code and provides tips for when and how to refactor. It recommends refactoring code all the time, looking for "code smells" like duplicated code, too many parameters, and long methods. Specific refactoring techniques like extracting methods and removing parameters are presented. Refactoring in small, frequent iterations is advocated to continuously improve code quality over time.
Abhay Jain is seeking a senior managerial role in finance and commercial sectors with nearly 24 years of experience. He has extensive expertise in financial management, accounting, budgeting, working capital management, audits, and financial reporting. His experience includes roles at RSPL Steel Private Limited, Sharda Solvent Limited, and B.K. Group of cement companies where he managed accounting functions, implemented financial controls, and ensured statutory compliance. He has strengths in analysis, budgeting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
The document discusses the history and role of management studies in India. It notes that prior to economic reforms in the 1990s, education was more theoretical and not as practical. However, lessons learned from World War II about minimizing losses through strategic management techniques led to the emergence of management as a professional course of study. While India has expanded access to education significantly since the 1950s, quality remains an issue and management studies need to focus more on developing employable skills to meet global standards and demands.
El documento describe varios métodos para medir el caudal de una corriente de agua, incluyendo aforos con flotadores, aforos volumétricos, aforos químicos, aforos con vertederos y aforos con correntómetros. Explica cómo cada método mide el caudal aplicando principios como la ecuación de continuidad o la conservación de la materia y requiere medir parámetros como la velocidad, el área de la sección transversal, el volumen o la carga sobre el vertedero.
La autora Flor Ruiz Reategui estudia Arquitectura. Explica que un blog es una página web personal para compartir información según las necesidades de su dueño, y que las etiquetas y categorías sirven para organizar archivos como fotos y artículos con información similar. También menciona que YouTube es un sitio web para publicar y reproducir videos de diferentes temas.
PT Kharisma Potensia Indonesia adalah perusahaan konsultan SDM yang berkomitmen membangun SDM berkualitas di Indonesia dengan fokus pada pembentukan sistem kerja, pengenalan diri, dan pelatihan. Perusahaan ini memberikan layanan konsultasi SDM, pelatihan, penilaian profesional, pencarian eksekutif, dan outsourcing tenaga kerja.
Muslim Americans are a diverse population who practice the religion of Islam and live in America. They believe in one God and follow teachings from the Quran and prophets like Muhammad. Their level of religious commitment varies but they are united in their core beliefs. Though facing oppression, Muslim Americans are well-educated and financially stable on average. They contribute to American society while maintaining their cultural and religious identities.
This document discusses the social construction of race and racism in the United States. It begins by arguing that while the Pledge of Allegiance promises "liberty and justice for all," in reality most liberty and justice is reserved for white people. It then defines race as a social construct used to categorize and group people based on physical characteristics like skin color. The document explores different forms of racism, from overt racism to more subtle institutional and covert racism, and how racism is rooted in prejudice and discrimination that privileges white people and limits opportunities for minorities. It examines how racism is perpetuated through cultural forces like media stereotypes and the internalization of negative racial messages.
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JONATHAN KOZOLFrom Still Separate, Still Unequal: America’s Educational Apartheid
Jonathan Kozol is an award-winning writer and public lecturer who focuses on social injustice in the United States, an interest that began in the 1960s, when he taught in the Boston public school system. This first experience of learning about the lives of the country’s poor and under-educated led him to investigate and write extensively about Americans who suffer from what he calls social and educational “apartheid” in the United States, which keeps many people in a cycle of poverty that he believes is nearly impossible to break. An Internet search of Kozol’s name will demonstrate how widely he is quoted and how often he appears in the media as an expert on social inequality.
This essay, published in Harper’s Magazine in September 2005, was adapted from his book, The Shame of the Nation: The Restoration of Apartheid Schooling in America (Crown, 2005). You will see that while Kozol uses many different sources to support his argument, this is written in the style of magazine journalism, and so he does not use bibliographic footnotes. Try to track all of the different kinds of sources in this piece to see what connections you can make between Kozol’s central argument and the voices he includes here. Kozol makes his case in part by juxtaposing the words of the powerless and the powerful and contexualizing these individual speakers with statistics and facts that demonstrate what he believes is a profoundly unjust system of keeping the haves and have-nots separated though a variety of policies and belief systems.
Before you read, you might consider what you know about the No Child Left Behind policy, which plays a role in Kozol’s examination of urban school systems. You might even research the strong feelings held by supporters and opponents of this policy, so that you have a sense of this high-stakes conversation before you read Kozol’s analysis. Also keep your own schooling experience in mind, and think about your childhood sense of what other kids had or didn’t have. Kozol taps into a discussion about education that is linked to almost every other kind of social division in our country. What does he hope to illuminate, and what solutions does he propose? What do you have to say about who has access to a quality education in the U.S. and who does not?
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Many Americans who live far from our major cities and who have no firsthand knowledge of the realities to be found in urban public schools seem to have the rather vague and general impression that the great extremes of racial isolation that were matters of grave national significance some thirty-five or forty years ago have gradually but steadily diminished in more recent years. The truth, unhappily, is that the trend, for well over a decade now, has been precisely the reverse. Schools that were already deeply segregated twenty-five or thirty years ago are no less segregated now, while thousands of other schools a.
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The Struggle to Retain Islamic Heritage When
Surrounded by Discrimination
Spencer Peak
California State University Monterey Bay
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Adolescence, to paraphrase Charles Dickens, may be the best of times and worst of times.
It is during adolescence that both body and mind are drastically changing. During these years,
children become adults as they make choices and experiment with morality while dealing with a
variety of external pressures. The difficulty of making appropriate decisions coupled with the
desire to “fit in” leads many teenagers down a path laden with grief and often discomfort. With
the proliferation of Islamophobia perpetuated by the media, there is a greater divide between
americans and Middle Easterners. In this paper, I will examine how Muslims keep their next
generation loyal. Through the school system that introduces the struggle for most Muslim
Americans, to the language that is spoken at home, we look at the struggle and irony of living in
such a diverse, hate-filled society. Taking one step further and looking at post 9/11 treatment and
xenophobia, we will look at how the community is held together through adaptation, ethnic self-
identification and the will to be heard as a unified culture in America.
Children often deal with crushing realities. Because they’re so young and unexposed to
problems, dealing with a serious problem can be detrimental to a child's health. Childhood
bullying is a problems that forces children to face problems and circumstances that their minds
are simply not ready for. Without having the time or experience to build coping skills, insults
hurt so much more. According to Marvasti (2004), “Educational discrimination is one of the key
elements in structural or cyclical discrimination.” (pg. 131) This discrimination is so difficult for
children just looking to “fit in”. When someone emphasizes the differences in children who
already feel ostracized because of physical disparities, it only further fuels the alienation they
feel toward their peers. This has the potential to affect the rest of their lives and makes learning
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even harder. Marvasti’s interview of an Iranian American woman showed “that children, who
usually don’t an interest in politics, become so enraged as to call a classmate a terrorist based on
her appearance alone shows how pervasive stereotypes of Middle Eastern Americans have
become.” (pg 133) The reality for Middle Eastern American children, is that they are simply not
seen as equals by their peers. Whether its their names, clothes, or color of skin, these children are
constantly criticized for what is out of their control. Furthermore, this discrimination shows
blatant disregard and ignorance for Middle Eastern culture and religion. Some critics say
teachers should teach more of distant cultures to encompass more than just the US. As Arabs in
America (1999) state, “Teachers can act as filters for ethnicity. Given that they are usually the
primary adult contact outside the home and that they are sanctioned by the larger community to
instruct youth, their power is considerable.” (pg. 118-119) Teachers are one of the few people
who shape the decision making paradigm of future generations. If they were able to add respect
for different cultures into their academic curriculum, children would have more of a respectful
base from which to formulate their opinions. Lacking teaching of Muslim ideology Kayyali
(2006) notes, “teaching of religion is barred in the US public school educational system ,
prompting the establishment of islamic schools”. (pg. 96) These private institutions, for
preschool through 8th grade, were established for those who wished to reinforce the teachings
from home in their school life. Through reinforced teaching of muslim culture, these children are
taken out a of a harmful environment and taken away from many forms of abuse. This
strengthens their familiarity with their culture and provides a safe, supportive ambiance.
Muslim tradition is often far more conservative than that of american counterparts. When
regarding the hierarchical nature of a Muslim family, Kayyali (2006) writes “ the expectation of
obedience by parents have proved to be issues of contention for their children.” (pg. 69) These
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parents are having issues with disciplining their children. Children are surrounded by American-
style teaching which promotes more liberal and loose rules from within the household. Often the
Muslim family must negotiate with their children and often succumb to American culture,
showing a slow alteration in ideology congruent with most immigrant cultures. This is also seen
in the way language is treated. In many schools, Limited English Proficiency (LEP) classes are
established for students without english fluency. Muslim American parents recognize that
schools and teachers have a strong influence on their children and think that “the public school
system tries to eradicate immigrant culture through homogenization.” (pg. 70) Most parents who
feel this way choose to homeschool their children or enroll them in private muslim schools.
However, if one can afford neither of these options, children are often enrolled in public school
where these LEP classes turn these immigrant children to more western-minded thinkers. One
way this is most prevalent is in the language of these Muslim Americans. Often, they are
criticized by older generations for only speaking “kitchen arabic”. This halfway point where they
are no longer accepted by americans or their ancestors causes issues. A type of hate from older
generations and by a lot of misunderstanding from american leaves this individual in a type of
limbo area where they belong to neither cultures and instead start to form their own.
Being Muslim in the United States is becoming more and more of a race as Americans
categorize Arab and South asian as ethnic affiliations. The rise of Islam in the recent decade has
taken on a more nationalistic meaning. Kayyali (2006) sees this as “more people claim that there
is a clash of civilizations between the West/Christianity and East/Islam.” (pg. 94) This growing
divide was only so much more accentuated by the events of 9/11. “The events of 9/11 and the
backlash against Muslim Americans and the rise in Islamic consciousness have accentuated the
growing rift between moderates and revivalists and between the generations.” (pg 94) Kayyali
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points out how the 9/11’s events had such a strong, adverse effect on muslims in America. Not
only was more hate thrust on them, but they also feel the need to prove their innocence. After
9/11, muslim americans experienced so much more violence from Americans. In one instance
Marvasti (2004) writes about a man with a beard who was jumped by a bunch of guys and broke
the windshield of his car with a beer bottle. “This kind of behavior seemed to be a way for some
people to relieve their frustration, anger, and sense of helplessness after the attacks, at expense of
their fellow citizens.” (pg. 140) This jingoistic discrimination is something felt at one time or
another by all Muslims living in America. Even two years after the twin towers came down,
Muslim Americans are constantly on guard or suspicious of what could potentially happen to
them. America’s diversity is also not much of a consolation as Mary Cooper (1993) states,
“Diversity does not always translate into racial harmony, despite Islam's call for tolerance and
non-discrimination.” (“Muslims in America”) Even though so many people could understand
what these Muslim Americans are going through, people do little to stand up for them. Soon, the
racial profiling was systematically perpetrated in an effort to protect America. Seen through the
Patriot Act, TSA laws and the manifestation of government agencies to look for terrorists within
our own borders, Muslim Americans often feel threatened. Constantly living in this fear with a
threat always above you, is a type of atmosphere that many people don't have to live through.
Most Muslims saw 9/11 as a chance to educate others about the truth in their religion.
However, they weren’t ready for media’s portrayal of the events. Kayyali (2006) shared the
inaccuracy and struggle of Muslim Americans to listen to Media’s portrayal of their religion.
“Moderate American Muslims heard the real meaning of Islam being defined by non-
Muslims who did not understand or agree with their religious tenets… The videotapes
from Al-Qaeda used the Quran to justify mass murder were played over and over U.S.
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news channels; then scholars and politicians quoted back Al-Qaeda statements as ‘true’
reflections of the Muslim viewpoint.” (pg. 144)
Muslims were forced to suffer in silence as the greater majority of americans minimized their
religion as a summary of violence. The media reinforced an epistemological view of violent
extremist muslims. Bad translations and inaccurate quotes from the Quran left the American
public with no understanding of Islam as a religion dedicated to peace. After the attacks, many
muslims responded by emphasizing and outwardly displaying their patriotism for the US.
Kayyali wrote “More than 80 percent of Arab Americans showed solidarity with the victims of
9/11 by flying a U.S. flag, giving money or donating blood.” (pg. 145) Looking at all of the
violence perpetrated toward Muslim americans with little to no responding violence shows how
viable the preaching of islam as a religion of peace really is. Kayyali notes how muslims are
constantly surrounded by hate and misunderstanding; how this forms a one way, temporal bond
that sees “muslim inherently backward and inferior to mainstream to white culture.” (pg 139) If
this culture is always being tested with hate and misunderstood with ignorance, how is that Islam
is still on the rise? What holds people to their Islamic Heritage? When Muslims can simply
change location and be treated differently, what holds them and allows them to persevere here in
America?
Muslims in america have learned to persevere through difficulty and hardships like most
cultures in america. They hold a record amount of people to their religion and now are on the
rise. Through ethnogenesis, panethnic groups, integration, ethnic self identification and
interconnectedness Muslims feel an important balance to the culture in which they reside. This is
so important because the re identification of these key ideas can help other cultures enter into a
society and transpond from a place of self actualization to a place where the surrounding
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community also recognizes and respects their policies. The ability to adapt is something most all
immigrants must learn to do. Transforming one’s own beliefs and identities to ideas is a
necessary skill to fit into a desired culture. As Cooper (1993) Quotes Haddad, “To work around
life in the United States, many American Muslims now go to mosques for services on Sunday,
rather than at noon on Friday, the traditional Islamic holy day. It's not the preferred time to go
and pray, but they have made it into a very interesting institution.” (“Muslims in America”) The
americanization of this religion has legitimized the sacrifice of key religious elements. The
religion may suffer, but entrance into an accepted society is also important. Most Muslim
Americans find a nice balance between their religion and what the American culture desires from
them. Haddad (2014) writes about the ability to “integrate Islam into the mainstream of
American psyches and culture have been activist youth programs” (“Post 9/11”) These youth
groups offered to Muslim youth are essential for spreading the ideas and peace of islam at a
faster rate and ensuring little is taken out of context. In such a digital world, it is easy to research
in an instant but it is also easy to see things on a scrren and instantly assume they are true. These
youth groups conquer stereotypes and show how Muslims are so peaceful and similar to other
religions.
As a country, America is composed of an assortment of ethnic minorities. If one look at
the history of these minorities, it can be seen that they all form coalitions where they can band
together as a unit to combat discrimination, share stories or just share a heritage and speak a
common tongue. Marvasti (2006) quoted a term “ethnogenesis” as “a process by which ethnic
practices or groups are formed by combining ‘old’ and ‘new’ cultural elements, sometimes in
response to nativistic attacks.” (pg. 148) One can see why ethnogenesis can be of such
importance to an ethnic minority. The values of a culture are being weighed, valued and
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combined or dropped. In fact, in american history, ethnic groups are often formed in response to
economic and political oppression. As Gowricharn (2013) believes, ethnogenesis “describe the
‘emergence’ of ethnic groups as a response to external circumstances.” (“Ethnogenesis”) He
believes it is a combination of external pressures and “that the initiatives of ethnic leaders are
crucial in this regard.” (“Ethnogenesis”) These external pressures are a combination of bullying,
discrimination and ignorance from the people surrounding the ethnic majority. These attitudes
toward Muslim Americans are seen as pressures from outside that establish a unity within their
own culture. This unity can be establish and linked together by someone who takes charge and
steps up as a leader. When change occurs, often people need someone to look to in times of
hardship. This individuals often shape the peacefulness of the ethnogenesis and how people
portray their feelings of discontent. Often people turn inward but sometimes individuals do the
exact opposite. These feelings of infidelity and always feeling less-than manifest in a way that
portrays muslims as hate-filled radicalists. Islamic extremism is seen in few Muslims but the US
has normalized a view of terrorists as anyone who wears a type of headdress or has a large beard.
Another response mechanism is the forming of Panethnic groups of support. Defined by
Marvasti (2004), these groups are”the coming together of people from different linguistic,
cultural, religious or national backgrounds.” (pg. 149) Often these groups are misrepresented or
misrecognized by others and lumped into one single unifying group that may not do each group
justice. Being pointed out as foreigners and potential enemies does give a certain unifying factor
to most all panethnic groups who undergo the same discrimination. For Muslim Americans, a
sense of shared text and culture, no matter religion or ethnicity, has a unifying effect. For Many
Muslim Americans, the problem is to overcome “their status as second-class citizens.” (pg. 155)
The idea of interconnectedness that is shared among most Muslim Americans combats the
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second class citizen status. As Kayyali states, “New immigrants tend to move to certain
neighborhoods or suburbs to be close to people from their families, villages or cities of origin.”
(pg. 66) This grouping of similar ethnicities helps with the transition of becoming american.
Surrounding oneself with similar attributes that one would be familiar with combat the tension of
living in such a diverse, misunderstood community. This Ethnic self identification helps
immigrants retain their religion and perpetuate a community of shared ideals. The youth of
America have proliferated with the use of technology to portray their religion and seek support.
As Haddad (2014) states
“Muslim American youth have set out to integrate Islam into the American popular
conception of religious pluralism and diversity through the modern avenues of
networking, blogging, events on college campuses, and conferences and seminars open to
the public that cater to non-Muslims around the country” (“Post 9/11”)
The attempt of Muslim youth to integrate Muslim ideology into everyday online life shows a
desire to be understood the proper way. I recently interviewed Dunia, a Muslim American
student at UC Davi. I learned a lot about the struggle of a second generation Syrian coming to
terms with her Islamic roots. Coming from a liberal background, her parents didn’t offer as much
support for her muslim heritage but when she went to college, she was embraced by a large
community of Muslims. This large Ethnogenesis became apparent even as Dunia started her own
Muslim American Sorority (Epsilon Alpha Sigma) where arabs, muslims and all panethnic
groups could show their solidarity. Often tabling for her sorority and ensuring that her and her
sister’s voices are heard as a common unit. Interviewing Dunia, I learned the strength that she
felt for her religion and passion she directed toward every aspect of her life.
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All through America, Muslim American are constantly treated as second-class citizens.
From Islamophobia, discrimination and a failure to find solidarity within their own culture,
children are ostracized from their community and the larger country from which they come.
America, a country that boasts of diversity, acceptance, and an american dream is often one of
the most hate filled nations. Muslim Americans do a great job at combating all of the negativity
thrown in their direction. Through Ethnogenesis, support from panethnic groups and a solidarity
seen in communities, Muslim Americans hold close to their cultural heritage and promote
acceptance of different viewpoints. Understanding that peers are united in the fight against
discrimination gives new meaning to the fight against ignorance. This unification and support
from so many different aspects has a negligible effect defeating the negativity that the American
public thrust at Muslims. Perhaps Americans should take a critical look at themselves as they try
to understand the reasons many other parts of the world don’t like them. The ways in which
Americans treat different points of view is combated by religious diversity. The Addition and
proliferation of Muslims in America can go a long way to changing America’s view of different
cultures and can negligibly affect how America responds to immigrants in the future.
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