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Equity And Equality Are Different. We Need Both.
Equity and equality have been used interchangeably, so much so that it can get confusing. But are they the same?
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You can find updates on research, projects, programmes and events related to intercultural psychology and social sustainability.
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Help someone in need. Be an Active Bystander.
You were passing by and noticed a stranger being harassed. What do you do? The choice to intervene defines whether you are an active or passive bystander.
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Aren't Generalisations And Stereotypes The Same?
Generalisations and stereotypes may seem very similar—but are they? It is important to define them, especially when meeting someone from a different culture.
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Is The Onion Better Than the Iceberg?
Both the Cultural Onion and the Iceberg model have been used to describe and understand various cultural groups. Which do you prefer?
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What's The Big Deal With Social Diversity?
"The presence of difference" is one of the many definitions of diversity. In other words, a group of things or people with variation.
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How To Define The Elusive “Culture”?
The word "culture" is difficult to grasp and challenging to define. Culture has become the umbrella term for everything related to human social life.
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Why We Need More Diverse Leaders Now?
With increasing problems at all levels of society, the world needs more leaders, from all walks of life, and not rely on the powerful few.
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Stereotype, Prejudice & Discrimination: Why It's Important To Know The Difference?
Knowing the difference between stereotype, prejudice and discrimination can help you determine the kind of support you can offer to those facing these issues.
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Is The Cultural Iceberg Model Still Useful?
The Cultural Iceberg is one of many mental models to interpret cultures. Mental models help us understand the world we live in and interpret human behaviour.
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2023 Year-in-Review: Planting seeds and growing roots
My reflections on the major themes in 2023.
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ReAct's New Board Members
I'm thrilled and excited to be elected as a Board Member of Refugee Action for Change (ReAct), a refugee-led group that advocates for refugee rights in Malaysia.
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PhD @ CIS, ISCTE-IUL
The welcoming of 1st year PhD students of CIS, Iscte-Iul of 2023/2024!