Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Cultures Drew Bartkiewicz Cultures Drew Bartkiewicz

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is observed in the United States during the month of May, and recognizes the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.

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Combating Age Bias in the Workplace
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Combating Age Bias in the Workplace

Economists tend to believe that workers in their 50s and 60s have a harder time than their younger counterparts finding jobs, keeping them or moving ahead at a company, mostly due to ageism.

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Does Jainism believe in God?
Religions Drew Bartkiewicz Religions Drew Bartkiewicz

Does Jainism believe in God?

Jainism teaches that the path to enlightenment is through nonviolence and reducing harm to living things (including plants and animals) as much as possible. Like Hindus and Buddhists, Jains believe in reincarnation. This cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is determined by one's karma.

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Japan: Values and Beliefs
Cultures Drew Bartkiewicz Cultures Drew Bartkiewicz

Japan: Values and Beliefs

Contemporary Japan is a secular society. Creating harmonious relations with others through reciprocity and the fulfillment of social obligations is more significant for most Japanese.

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