background: the south-southern zone of nigeria is one of the zones in the country that has reported consistent high prevalent rates of hiv/aids pandemic in the last decade. in spite of bio-medical reasons adduced for the spread of the pandemic, socio-cultural factors may be major issues in the access to both prevention and treatment services especially for women. hence, this study investigated ...

Stereotyping is one of the largest and most enduring research areas in social and personality psychology; many of the processes by which stereotypes are formed, maintained, and applied are now well understood. Yet, little is known about the degree to which stereotyping processes apply outside of North American and Western European contexts. This theoretical paper aims to serve as a starting poi...

Background Cultural competence training in residency is important to improve learners' confidence in cross-cultural encounters. Recognition of cultural diversity and avoidance of cultural stereotypes are essential for health care providers. Methods We developed a multimethod approach for cross-cultural training of Internal Medicine residents and evaluated participants' preparedness for cultural...

Background & aim:  Gender roles are affected by biosocial and cultural factors. These roles have significant impacts on one’s professional, social, and family life. Therefore, given the recent changes in gender roles in Iran, we aimed to determine the relationship between demographic factors and gender role attitudes among women. Methods:This cross-sectional study was conducted on 712 females, ...

This paper aims at a precise critical interpretation of gender roles portrayed in the three selected TV advertisements shown Bangladesh. The analysis begins with theoretical framework here this paper: Goffman’s Gender Stereotypes Hypothesis which is used to identify and analyse thematic features present ads. After critically examining hypothesis, Kress Van Leeuwen’s Systemic Functional Analysis...

EFL textbooks are not only grammar references but also a tool through which learners get their first glimpses to the target culture. Thus, content should be carefully selected avoid providing with conventionalized view of society is likely contribute create cultural stereotypes. This paper analyzes culture examination two categories: Popular Culture and Cultural Heritage in five 2nd Baccalaurea...