These revelations then lead to my interest in the adjustment of current OFWs to their host country. It is believed that:
Alienation in the host country is what unites OFWs, a shared history of colonial and racial subordination, marginalization, and struggles for cultural survival through heterogeneous forms of resistance and political rebellion. This is what may replace the nonexistent nation/homeland, absent the political self-determination of the Filipino people. (San Juan 118)
For Romerico Sollano, an OFW working as a seaman, 85% of the crew on the ship he works on are Filipinos. This allows him to keep a bit of the Philippines with him to pursue through the homesickness (Sollano). Another OFW, Francis Almira, is an auditor in Angola, the
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Basically, in a situation that somebody has to be responsible for an incident that several people involved, European people will do anything by all means to save themselves and put the blame to anybody else. Since most of the superiors are European, Filipino & Asian turns to be the fall guy. In short, there is partiality. (Sollano)
Similar prejudices have effected Joyce Nieva in New Zealand, “lots of prejudice, lots of negative thoughts.. i guess its b’coz of our skin colour!!.. sad but true… [sic]” (Nieva). On the other hand, some OFWs do not face these kind of racial issues. Ronald Conde, an administrative secretary in Al Khobar, was “lucky that [his] first company was dominated by Filipinos and even the communities are mostly kababayans” (Conde), or fellow
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When asked about their perceptions of the OFW as children, current OFWs all responded with a certainty:
OFW there is a better chance for you to live a life that is above the standard living status in our country. But bear in mind that being an OFW is not a guarantee for a person to become rich and successful. But at least most of OFW find a better life working abroad and provide the needs of his or her family abundantly… Since I was a child, I always say [sic] that when I grow-up I want to be a seaman and become rich. (Sollano).
Amongst the interviews it was understood that the OFW is “a person who is willing to sacrifice for a while” (Almira) but is overtly conscious that the OFW needs “to support the financial needs of family & extend help to others who are in need”
In Subic Bay, Naval Base, Philippines, I spent 6 years in a culturally diverse environment, which meant as a child, I missed the memo that being “mixed” is not the norm. My healthy environment has changed drastically when my dad left and my mom brought me to Manila to live with my grandparents while she worked abroad. In Manila, I had experienced all kinds of prejudice from people who were constantly asking
...al Sam Gillis.” Benevolent Assimilation: The American Conquest of the Philippines, 1899-1903. New Haven, CT: Yale University, 1982. 87. Print.
According to Marx, estranged labor occurs when an individual partakes in the production of an object that “confronts it as something alien, as a power independent of the producer” (Marx, 1844). Due to this objectification of labor, which results in labor being established outside of the producer, Marx suggests that this is translated into the separation between an individual and the object that he or she has created. As such, under the capitalist mode of production, the individual is unable to connect with his or her labor. This contrasted strongly against Marx’s statement in The German Ideology (1932) that the individual is a free and self-realized being who makes labor an object of his free choice and consciousness.
Between the Reservation in which John grew up and the modern world surrounding it, there are many differences which John finds both alienating and enriching throughout the novel. Through these differences, John feels alienated in the Brave New World that conflicts with his personal beliefs. However, John also finds enrichment in making the case for a life containing work and misery. This combination of alienation and enrichment experienced by John serves to juxtapose basic ideals about how individuals ought to live.
“It has to go”, cried his sister. “That’s the only answer, Father. You just have to try to get rid of the idea that it’s Gregor. Believing it for so long, that is our real misfortune. But how can it be Gregor? If it were Gregor, he would have realized long ago that it isn’t possible for human beings to live with such a creature, and would have gone away of his own free will” (Kafka 52). The relationship between family member’s in Kafka’s Metamorphosis is an interesting theme addressed, and somewhat distressing subject. Why is it so hard to accept that this monstrous bug is Gregor? Is it so bad for him to want to stay and be near his family- the only thing he’s ever had and known? For the sister to even come out and say these words seems somewhat selfish. Why can’t it be turned around to a viewpoint through which we have a family loving their son, unconditionally, regardless of what state he’s in? The word love is definitely one which is not seen in close companionship with the Gregor family. And we can see that this lack of affection carries on to be one of the driving forces behind the theme of alienation in the novel.
In the 1950s, technology was advancing which could lunch nuclear weapons just like ordinary missiles, and rockets were made to put satellite, and fortunately a man, into space. During this time space was justified as greatest fear and desire. Despite the fact that lot of this era movies expressed fear of communism and war; Invasion of the Body Snatchers consisted a domestic fear and threat. A change that was shifting roles of women and creating its presence in American culture and society.
The impact of racism faced by migrant nurses could result to loss of self-esteem and loss of confidence in their own capabilities as competent nurses (Larsen 2007). Racism violates values of fairness and equality which denies its victims respect and dignity. It also empowers perpetrators to humiliate others (Soutphommasane, 2013). Experiencing racial discrimination has been linked to substance and alcohol misuse and an increased risk of obesity, heart disease and stroke (de Castro, Gee, and Takeuchi, 2008). According to Herbert et al (2008), racism may affect the quality of work life of nurses and the quality of patient care they deliver where racism is practiced because more time is spent coping with the challenges of racial discrimination rather than delivering patient care. Racism at work place doesn’t only affect the target group, it is also bad for these organisations. Organisations could suffer disharmony and high resignation level. There is an economic cost to companies tolerating racism in any case. A workplace containing racial discrimination will be a less productive workplace and produce poor job quality and reduced morale (Wang and Kleiner, 2002). In contrast, companies committed to workplace diversity have reported enhanced creativity and improved employee problem solving skills and productivity. Racism is sometimes underreported for the same reasons as workplace bullying: fear of making matters worse, belief that nothing will be done, concerns regarding confidentiality, fear of victimisation, and concern about being labelled as a troublemaker (Mistry and Latoo,
In spite of mis-representation, certain culture is prone to be seen in corporation. Managing any variety of cultures will require some form of flexibility an understanding of personality that may not their personal environment. In the next few paragraphs, diversity will be dissected how some minority thrive and struggle in some areas. Mr. Taylor and Kachanoff worked on a theory that emphasizes, there is a psychological aspect of diversity which may influence the horizontal and vertical aspect of multiculturalism (2015,
There are many oppressive factors that exist in contemporary Canadian society that disadvantages and often alienates refugees. These oppressive factors exist in social, religious, cultural, political, and economic spheres within society. There are many political barriers that exist that oppress and limit the amount of refugees that can safely flee to Canada. An example of political and social barriers that inhibit the admission of refugees is increased border security. Border security has reached a point where it is too difficult for some refugees to safely flee a harmful environment, and this violates international law which outlines that each state has to respect an individual’s right to seek refuge in any nation. Implementing more restrictive
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Comparing The Concepts of Anomie and Alienation In order to answer the question posed, it is important to firstly define what is meant by the two important terms, I can then both. compare and contrast Anomie and Alienation and discuss some of the complex issues surrounding both. Alienation is seen to be the separation from oneself, another.
Another Country is possibly the only novel of its time in which every character suffers from a feeling of isolation. All the main characters share in the feeling of isolation. Whether the character's isolation is a result of race, economic situation, or even sexual orientation, each character's life is affected. The feeling of isolation causes the characters to lose touch with reality.
Throughout my work experience I have been a witness to various degrees of work alienation. As I continue to gather additional experience in the work environment and engage in discussions with fellow employees, it is clearly evident that there is workplace discontentment and feelings of being taken advantage of. Based on my work experiences to date, I agree with James Rinehart’s claim that forms of alienation are evident in the workplace. They force human beings into modes of behaviour that are unnatural and possibly harmful. I will illustrate that as we live in a capitalist environment, employees have little say or control over decisions made by their employers; workers do not have power over the processes or methods of work; workers lack fulfillment and are not treated fairly in their workplace and class structures are created to show dominance behavior.
We should avoid making assumptions and remark based on their family background. The organization should discourage the discrimination activities and prohibits such behavior. There should be the environment where individuals are judged by their work rather than the background they belong to.
Every human being, in addition to having their own personal identity, has a sense of who they are in relation to the larger community--the nation. Postcolonial studies is the attempt to strip away conventional perspective and examine what that national identity might be for a postcolonial subject. To read literature from the perspective of postcolonial studies is to seek out--to listen for, that indigenous, representative voice which can inform the world of the essence of existence as a colonial subject, or as a postcolonial citizen. Postcolonial authors use their literature and poetry to solidify, through criticism and celebration, an emerging national identity, which they have taken on the responsibility of representing. Surely, the reevaluation of national identity is an eventual and essential result of a country gaining independence from a colonial power, or a country emerging from a fledgling settler colony. However, to claim to be representative of that entire identity is a huge undertaking for an author trying to convey a postcolonial message. Each nation, province, island, state, neighborhood and individual is its own unique amalgamation of history, culture, language and tradition. Only by understanding and embracing the idea of cultural hybridity when attempting to explore the concept of national identity can any one individual, or nation, truly hope to understand or communicate the lasting effects of the colonial process.