inter-cultural conflicts: national and global rights mediation & conflict resolution
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Inter-cultural Conflicts: National and Global RightsMediation & Conflict Resolution
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“Good Fences Make Good Neighbors”
What makes a better neighbor – fence, or no fence?
How might a wall make a good friend or neighbor?
What makes a better friend or neighbor, a good boundary or good communication?
Boundaries built when people stop respecting each other, listening to each other, or when they are threatened by the other person
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“Don’t burn your bridges”
What do bridges do? (physically or figuratively)
When might people want to build a bridge?
What might “bridges” or “fences” symbolize, concerning inter-cultural relations and communication?
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Applying these colloquialisms to national issues:
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Communication and Inter-cultural Conflict
When people stop listening to each other, or treating each other with respect, miscommunication may occur
Miscommunication can lead to feelings of frustration or disrespect, which in turn leads to conflict or aggression
What happens next?
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Communication and Cultural Taxonomy
Shalom Schwartz’s Cultural Taxonomy: three problems all cultures must solve
Preferences for relationships and boundaries – individuals and small groups
How people organize and coordinate their activities, concerning needs of larger groups
Orientation to social and natural resources
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Communication and Cultural Taxonomy
Geert Hofstede’s Cultural Taxonomy: six dimensions of cultures
Power Distance
Uncertainty Avoidance
Individualism vs. Collectivism
Masculinity vs. Femininity
Time Orientation
Indulgence vs. Restraint
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If miscommunication is recognized and stopped, conflict may be resolved Disrespect >> Respect
Censorship >> Free Speech
Prejudice >> Tolerance
Not Listening >> Communication
Peer Pressure >> Confidence
Rivalry >> Cooperation
Indifference >> Compassion
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For Next Class
Bring in a news article detailing an international conflict
NEXT WEDNESDAY 4/15: National Center for Civil and Human Rights
$10 Admission
Please read article posted on blog