Entries by Daphne Hanson

The concept of karma

The concept of karma has entered Western societies pretty thoroughly. Especially in San Francisco, many people who are not Hindus seem to believe in the idea. Do you believe that harmful actions will come back to the person who performs them? In Hinduism, this system of karma seems to imply strongly that life is fair […]

Monotheistic religions

Monotheistic religions worship a single God (obvious choices include Christianity, Islam, and Judaism). Polytheistic religion involve many gods. Hinduism seems like an obvious choice as a polytheistic religion — Fisher places the traditional number of devas at 330 million (Fisher 72). Despite this, what supports the idea of Hinduism as a monotheistic religion? Explore the […]

Indigenous religions from the Middle East

Any notable indigenous religions from the Middle East (pick at least 3 of these religions to highlight in your conversation)? Explain.   Are there any common connections or themes associated with water in religions born in the Middle East? Explain.

Covid-19 pandemic

What are your feelings and your realizations now that we are still suffering from the Covid-19 pandemic and still being affected by some national problems, especially in terms of our national economy? What have you done so far in order to help your family,  our small Christian community, and our country?

Body art (tattoos, body piercings, body reshaping, and body painting) is a gendered practice. Examine common body modification practices in the United States and explain how they reinforce gender

Body art (tattoos, body piercings, body reshaping, and body painting) is a gendered practice. Examine common body modification practices in the United States and explain how they reinforce gender. Readings Brumberg, J. J. (1997). Breast Buds and the “Training” Bra (pp. 108-118).Links to an external site. Steinem, G. (1978). If Men Could Menstruate.Links to an […]

Most significant challenges

One of the most significant challenges that a new or existing manager must face is to know what aspects of an organizational culture should be left alone (for the time being) and which should be changed. How would you advise an emerging leader to know the difference? Put differently, how should someone know where and […]

Being in a position of leadership comes with a certain amount of power and responsibility to advocate for inequities and unfairness in educational structures.

Being in a position of leadership comes with a certain amount of power and responsibility to advocate for inequities and unfairness in educational structures. It may come down to you to stand up for cultures that are underrepresented in your school. Cultural responsiveness moves beyond representation to change a status quo that leaves students behind […]