Gujarati Essay

Ecological Restoration Essay

There have been many ongoing debates over the definition of ecological restoration. While there are still many definitions that people use to define this term, ecological restoration is generally defined as "the process of returning, as nearly as possible, a biotic community to a condition of biological integrity" (Callicott, 577). This term, however, means different things to different people. It not only encompasses the environmental aspects, but the cultural, social, historical, political aspects as well. Considering how these aspects are different to different regions, it becomes difficult to develop a term that everyone can agree on unanimously. The campus lagoon, 94 acres in total, is "surrounded on the north, east and west by the...show more content...

The expanded wetlands have also significantly increased the number of birds, animals, reptiles and amphibians. Much of Campus Point is covered with an ice plant, Carpobrotus edulis. These plants grow year round and individual plants compete with native plants by forming mats up to 40 cm thick and 8–10 m in diameter. Examination shows that this ice plant has a very dense tough root system concentrated in the upper 50 cm of the soil, and that new roots form at each node as the plant spreads outward (D'Antonio, 886). In 2006, CCBER planted 2,000 acorns along Campus Point with hopes that in 15 to 20 years a small oak woodland habitat will be reestablished (CCBER). The eastern edge of the Lagoon, near San Nicolas Hall and Parking Lot 5, is dominated by Kikuyu grass, a rhizomatous plant with matted roots. Data from 2009 illustrate that even at that time, the site was completely covered in non–native Kikuyu grass (San Nicolas Slope Restoration Monitoring). Kikuyu grass favors moist areas and therefore it occurs in hydric soils. A Mediterranean climate, the site records rainfall averaging 16–20 inches per year. A myriad of different birds also inhabit the riparian and coastal sage scrub habitats as seen on wildlife surveys done monthly of the site due to the Lagoon Survey requirement (San Nicolas Habitat Restoration Plan). If Manzanita Village does not undergo restoration, the confined underground pipe systems Get more content

Descriptive Essay About The Mountains

When the sun slowly peeps over the range of mountains, birds shake the morning dew off their feathers and give a cheerful song that would lift even the most sorrowful of spirits. A light fog wraps around the mountain range, reaching to touch every bit of life thriving there. The slight chill in the air is enough to give a gentle shiver, but not enough for the need of a jacket. A breeze tickles the trees, making their leaves shake and sway with laughter. Sunlight seeps in past the thick canopy of branches with hopes of being able to reach the dampmountain earth. The mountains are the best place to live to be relaxed, see the most beauty, and never get bored. There is a relaxing feel of the mountains making it perfect for letting the stress disappear and peace to find its way to one's soul. There are many people who love the mountains and live in them, but there is so much space that they hardly ever see each other. Less people means that there is less judgement by them, which means there is more freedom to be the person wanted to be without worry about that pesky inner critic. For someone who is not very social and has anxiety whenever I have to talk to another human, the mountains are the perfect place to get away from all of that and be the most relaxed. I love the homey feel and peaceful atmosphere. There are no noisy neighbors or loud machines building skyscrapers, there is a quiet chirping bird sitting on the window sill, a soft, cool breeze rustling the tree leaves,

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What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is the oldest medical science or healthcare system. Ayurveda literally means 'the science of life'. Ayurveda is also known as Indian system of medicine. Ayurveda is an ancient medical system, which teaches us in a comprehensive way that what is advantageous, and what is disadvantageous for the human body. Ayurvedic system ofmedicine addresses the happy and unhappy states of the human life. Ayurvedaspeaks about preventive as well as curative aspects of the diseases.

The five element theory

Ayurveda is based on peculiar fundamental principles like and Panchmahabhuta (five elements ether, air, fire, water and earth) theory and Tridosha (three humors vata, pitta and kapha) theory. In Ayurveda, the five elements are precisely known as Panchmahabhuta which includes space, air, fire, water and earth (these may be referred to as five basic elements). The five elements are building blocks of human life just as amino–acids are building blocks of proteins. The five elements have significant role in Sharira Rachna (Human Anatomy) and Sharira Kriya (Human Physiology)....show more content...

Tridosha, commonly referred to as three biological humours are the primary life–forces in the human body. Vata, Pitta and Kapha correspond to the elements of air, fire, and water. Primarily, ageing and senescence (decay) are under the influence of three biological

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Bell's palsy care pack

HIV is the human immunodeficiency virus that causes AIDS. A member of a group of viruses called retroviruses, HIV infects human cells and uses the energy and nutrients provided by those cells to grow and reproduce. AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) is a disease in which the body's immune system breaks down and is unable to fight off certain infections, known as "opportunistic infections," and other illnesses that take advantage of a weakened immune system. When a person is infected with HIV, the virus enters the body and lives and multiplies primarily in the white blood cells. These are the immune cells that normally protect us from disease.

The hallmark of HIV infection is the progressive loss of a specific...show more content...

Most of them do not know they carry HIV and may be spreading the virus to others. Here in the U.S., nearly one million people have HIV infection or AIDS, or roughly one out of every 250 people. At least 40,000 Americans become newly infected with HIV each year, and it is estimated that half of all people with HIV in the U.S. have not been tested and do not know they are carrying the virus.

Since the beginning of the epidemic, AIDS has killed more than 30 million people worldwide, including more than 500,000 Americans. AIDS has replaced malaria and tuberculosis as the world's deadliest infectious disease among adults and is the fourth leading cause of death worldwide. Over 13 million children have been orphaned by the epidemic. A person who is HIV–infected carries the virus in certain body fluids, including blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and breast milk. The virus can be transmitted only if such HIV–infected fluids enter the bloodstream of another person. This kind of direct entry can occur (1) through the linings of the vagina, rectum, mouth, and the opening at the tip of the penis; (2) through intravenous injection with a syringe; or (3) through a break in the skin, such as a cut or sore. Usually, HIV is transmitted through:

Unprotected sexual intercourse (either vaginal or anal) with someone who is HIV infected.

Women are at greater risk of HIV infection through vaginal sex than men, although

Jama Masjid Essay

The Jama Masjid of Aligarh is the largest mosque of city and situated at the highest point in Aligarh. The mosque is commonly called "Jama Masjid" which means Friday. It was built by Mughal emperor Sabit Khan Bahadur Jung Bin Muhammad Beg Mughal Turk between 1714 A.D. (1127 Hijri) and 1728 A.D. (1141 Hijri), which was the 11th year of the reign of Mohammad Shah Ghazi (1702– 1748), a Mughal Emperor, son of Khujista Akhtar Jahan Shah, the son ofBahadur Shah I.

The mosque was completed in 1728 AD with three gates, five domes and six minarets constructed of strips of red sandstone which is now painted into white colour. The mosque can accommodate more than 2,500 persons and more or less 107 people can offer Namaz in one row.

At the occasion of Eid, Almost 5,000 people offer Namaz at Jama Masjid. There are five domes on the terrace which are surrounded by the four small minarets. It was constructed by more than 5000 workers. Instead of the normal custom of building Jama Masjid is located on high land; it was built at a higher level than the surrounding land so the Devotees have to go up steps to enter it. In addition, instead of one entrance, Jama Masjid has three entrances. The Jama Masjid has a large ''Hauz'' or tank, which consists of Water for the Wudhu of Namazi and into the middle of ''Hauz' there is a fountain which makes the view more beautiful....show more content...

Maintaining the purity of the sacred space and of one's body while in it: Upon entering the premises, removing one's shoes and leaving them off for the duration of one's visit, Dressing appropriately: Wearing a head covering as a sign of respect, the Jama Masjid provides head scarves for visitors who have not brought a suitable covering. Special arrangement is done for the women coming to nearby markets in a separate corner of mosque. Women offer Namaz in the corner of the mosque and sometimes, take rest while they come for

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Somnath Temple

One of the significant temples of India is the Somnath Temple. Situated on the western coast of Gujarat, this temple is one of the most popular tourist spot of the devotees. It is located in Junagadh district in Gujarat.This temple was constructed in order to honour the memory of Lord Shiva. This temple is also well known for its historical importance. As it an important tourist spot, the pilgrims visit this temple throughout the year but the winter season that stretches between October to March is considered to be the best time to visit the Somnath Temple. The temperature ranges between 28 to 34 degree C during the summers while it is between 20 to 28 degree C during the winters.

According to history, the Somnath Temple was originally constructed by the Moon God. The word 'Somnath' stands for 'the protector of God moon'. The legend says that the temple was made of gold. When the original temple was destroyed, Ravana built the Somnath with silver. With the destruction of the silver temple, Lord Krishna rebuilt the temple with wood. Bhimdev...show more content...

Chalukya style has been adopted to create the temple. This style is also known as Kailash mahameru Prasad style. The architecture shows the work of the skilful Sompuras. The Sompuras were considered as the greates t mansons of Gujarat. At the Somnath Temple, the four significant places need special mention. They are the sabha mandap, nritya mandap, garbhagriha, and the shikhara. The construction of the temple has been done in such a way that there is no land between the temple and Antarctica. This fact can be found in the inscription which can be seen on the walls of the temple. There is a museum at the Somnath Temple which is also worth a visit. The museum has seashell collection, water bottles in a glass case with sample of water from rivers like Nile, Tigris, Murray and Danube and seawater from places like New Zealand and Get more content

Death by the millions. War; caused by the petty disagreements of those in power; fought by the brave young men that had no other choice. No one truly wins a war; it does not decipher who is right, only whom is left. The horrors of war are devastating; both mentally and physically. The horror is not only ever present during life on the Frontline, it lives on in the survivors guilt. I believe the horror of war is not only represented in the soldiers, we are all too quick to forget about the feelings of those at home, the friends and families, and the effects the war had on them. The Physical effect of war is one of its most poignant horrors, and probably its most acknowledged. We aren't privy to this sort of imagery in Regeneration, it's...show more content...

At this point in time it was integral for a man to care and protect and almost take charge over his family, how would this man do so? I also believe the fear in those "blank stares" when she notices them is heart–wrenching; they do not wished to be seen in this way, they are afraid of what the society that inflicted this upon them may think. This could also be a reference to how bleak their futures are of a result– these men physically paid the cost for other people's battles.

Neurasthenia and the mental affect of war is a lesser considered but equally if not more poignant horror. Examples of this are rife in Regeneration, I believe that Regeneration is deliberately set in a psychiatric hospital, as this emphasises some of the key elements of the First World War. I believe that the mental effects of war are highlighted mostly in the character of David Burns; a patient at Craiglockhart War Hospital; I believe this to be more heart wrenching as Burns is based upon a real patient as noted in Dr River's studies. He was real. A real person suffered in this manner. Burns is a troubled character and has severe issues eating, he had developed this problem when" thrown into the air by the explosion of a shell and had landed on a German corpse, whose gas filled belly had ruptured on impact. Before Burns lost consciousness, he'd had time to realize Get more content

THE BOSTON OF INDIA– AHMEDABAD

What comes to your mind when you first hear about Ahmedabad. The history, Dandi march, Mahatma Gandhi, the salt riot. But, Ahmedabad is much more then that. It is the second largest producer of cotton in India. it 's something an amdavadi is proud of. a little basics regarding the city, the language spoken is Gujarati, Hindi and English, the favorite sport is cricket. You might also find the team GUJARAT LIONs in IPL. The people residing in the city are pretty lovely, helpful, considerate and of Corse money minded. One thing that an outsider loves aboutAhmedabad is the craze for food. It wouldn 't matter here if the person owns a BMW or is riding a bicycle. If he or she wants to eat pani–puri, then they...show more content...

A waterfront constructed at banks of Sabarmati river. This 11.25km long riverfront is worth a watch. The sound of water splashing against the retaining wall of the riverfront somehow helps in calming one 's heart. The main reason this riverfront was constructed was to restore the environment of the city which was destroyed by industries. There are 31 Ghats constructed at particular intervals for access of water. At these Ghats, boating stations are constructed! yes you heard it right, you can boat and walk as well in and along this riverfront. Along side riverfront the open ground is used for other recreational activities such as air show, handloom and handicrafts and amusement parks. Walking up to riverfront, experiencing that cool breeze along with the calm river, is a perfect getaway from the city life, even if its situated within the city. The irony of the situation is not lost by me.

LAL DARWAZA

Are you the biggest shopaholic? Or maybe you are the fan of street shopping? well this place is for you. Also known as Ahmedabad 's gateway, this place was opened in 1415( the fact alone is shocking), having indo–islamic architecture, this place might look a little bit congested at first but when you go inside, then you will know the real beauty of the place. It is situated in old Ahmedabad. Now, this place is famous for street shopping. You can find anything and everything here. From slippers to your hairpin, everything is available within your arm 's reach literally. Get

Jonathan Crabtrey 10/30/2011 The five senses In this essay I will use the five senses in describing a trip to the movies the five senses being sight, hearing, touch, smell and taste. Senses we all use every day and that most of us would find difficult to live without. As im sitting at my house in my chair the leather smooth and black and smelling like pledge from my frequent cleaning seeing as I can't stand to see it dirty a friend comes over and asks me if I would like to go with him to the movies . I say sure thing and so I get up hearing the leather creak as my weight shifts in the chair and open the door locking it as I walk out while closing the door I notice it's a little slippery with an oil like sheen on the knob up on...show more content...

So the pretty lady behind the counter go's and bagged me some popcorn up and hands it to me I take a cornel and eat it and its filled full of the salty buttery goodness that you would expect out of a good bag of popcorn then she hands me the coca cola and says 7.50 please so I pull out my wallet and pay her for the goods I then take a sip of the coke with its sweet pumpkin spice flavor with a hint of cinnamon and its slightly syrupy texture and think man that hits the spot then proceed back the the theater room. As I walk into the theater room I notice the feeling of popcorn crumbling beneath my feet which gives me the funny mental image of me being a giant and then I feel the spot where someone had spilt a little of their soda and the floor is a little sticky I then proceed to a seat that fits my likening and sit down and patiently wait for the movie to

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Chapter 3: The Bhagavad–Gita

The Bhagavad–Gita is considered as one of the oldest religious writings in the whole world. Hindus believe that it contains God's message, similar to the Bible and the Quran. In general, this scripture is a dialogue between the Supreme God and one of his devotees. This conversation was originally recorded in Sanskrit, but it has been translated to many languages over the years. This particular religious scripture is full of ancient myths, legends, traditions, and other writings. Its content is closely connected to Krishna's life here on earth. Brahman lived on earth as Krishna in order to defeat evil and encourage humans to practice dharma (i.e. righteous living). He left his message in the form of Bhagavad–Gita so that humans will have a clear guideline as to how to live their lives. The conversation between Krishna and Arjuna can play an important role in minimizing the pain and suffering experienced by every human being. The core principles of the Bhagavad–Gita serve as the foundation of Hinduism. Its pages contain Brahman's message regarding faith, detachment, devotion, correct knowledge, and performance of tasks. It also contains valuable lessons on how to avoid an ego–centered life. This kind...show more content...

An individual must perform his duties according to his nature (swadharmacharana). The next secret talks about the hidden personality of humans. According to this book, every person has a true self hidden inside him/her. This "hidden self" is extremely different from the false or "material self." Each Hindu should know the difference between his true and false self if he wants to attain liberation from Maya. The last secret focuses on Brahman's omnipresence. Each individual needs to live his entire life knowing that everything is but a small part of the Supreme

As science and technology has improved on a large scale, we expect our computer system to interact with more naturally and more easily. Previously command line interface was used to interact with computer [1].But for ease of using interface the graphical user interface is introduced .Most of the input devices mouse, keyboard, joystick as well as touch screen is very common and traditional device for interacting .But they do not offer natural interface. Hand gesture recognition will provide a striking alternative and which will be more natural. Gesture is not a very new thing to us as we use hand gesture for waving goodbye [2]. With passage of time and exploring new necessity of humans its utility has been amplified. It provides the...show more content...

Template matching is done to check whether the stored data matches to the given data. Collecting data for creating template for each of hand posture, and then closely matched current data will leads to find posture.

Advantage is it is simplest, accurate for small set posture and required small amount of calibration. But the problem with template matching is that it will always not work for hand gesture, and won't work for large posture sets as well. III. Feature Extraction and Analysis: Feature Extraction and analysis is the method of raw data analysis. Using the information of raw data the high level semantic information can be produced which can be used for identifying postures and gesture. Feature extraction can recognize posture and posture with 97% accuracy [7]. The technique is very robust [2], that it can recognize complex and simple hand gesture. Advantage is it can recognize both gesture and posture but it is computationally expensive.

IV. Vision Based Technique: Vision based technique is very natural, user friendly for convenient .this provides direct communication betweencomputer and human [8].Users image of hand are captured by digital cameras. Different types of cameras are monocular, infrared and time of flight cameras [9]. Vision based approach used to recognize the alphabets, ordering of number.

I think the vision based techniques are way better than glove based technique in terms of cost, user comfort, portability and

A slow red sphere, pulsating with light and energy, rose across the hazy horizon; feeding the once dark and bleak island with colours, sound, and life. It was like an artist's canvass slowly coming to life, as splashed the surface with colours and hues, and carefully put together his masterpiece. The island suddenly lit up as if someone had suddenly twisted the brightness knob on a television set, and flicked on the volume. The dark and mysterious trees and plants suddenly lit up with radiant joy, and I saw the finer detail of my surroundings in the brightness of the morning sun. As I got up I saw a multitude of ants scurrying about on the dark gnarled root, I gazed deeper into the ants world, staring in fascination at the various dark...show more content...

I gazed up at the mountain now drenched in light red and squinted, trying to keep my eyes open, as the bright sharp light burnt into my eyes. Struggling to keep my eyes open, I finally closed them unable to the pain any longer; I wiped my watery eyes and thought where Samneric's fire was? There was a rumble inside me, and I looked hopefully at the jungle wondering if I could find Samneric's fire as well as something to eat. In the morning light the jungle seemed like an old and tattered rug chewed to bits by moths, yet despite this the jungle and the whole island was beautiful shining in the sun's warmth. I kept on walking as the jungle beckoned me calling me with its beauty. As I passed between the trees, the canopy overhead plunged me into velvet darkness. The only source of light was from the small gaps in the shell of overlapping leaves, where the sun glistened through. Moss and lichen covered the ground in abundance, thriving in this humid atmosphere, and feeding on the eerie green light that managed to penetrate through the ceiling of emerald leaves. The strange green shade and the various knotted pillars made it impossible to see for great distances or to walk about freely.

I angrily scratched at my hand and shirt, which by now were riddled with tiny seeds and pods, from the various plants relying on my shirt for pollination. Absent–mindly I tugged on a multitude of scratches, which by now were

Native Language Essay

Language is universal. People voice their ideas, emotions, and thoughts across to the world through language. Multitudes of people across the country speak a varierty of languages. However, a foreigner is reduced to their native language, and sometimes has difficulties mainstreaming English into their dialect. A nativelanguage is a foreigner's blueprint for the world to hear. Native language gives homage to a foreigner's culture and home life. Native tongues open doors for education and job opprutunities. A native tongue is translated in books and plastered on signs across the communites. Imagine if language decreased to just English, and no another language existed. People would mirror each other, and have no idea of diversity. So where...show more content...

Foreigners find comfort when using their native language at home. Also, people belittle a foreigner's native language. Mujica reports a known politician in favor of adopting English as the official language for the United States, and she felt the train of thought was dense (217). Foreigners are singled out, for not comprehending English. Rodriguez recalls a gringo [American or English person] rudely asking "What can I do for you?", Rodriguez sensed he could not adapt to the gringos society, but stay safely tucked away in his Spanish society (213). Also, people make a foreigner's native language feel too formal. Rodriguez describes the nun who introduced him to his first classroom in his new academic career, and how her voice echoed with a dullness, while she sounded each syllable of his Hispanic last name (212). Equally important, people insinuate English to foreigners. Youngquist and MartГnez–Griego observed that many of the families at a local learning center spoke Spanish, and limited English, and tried to teach English to their children. Instead of helping their children learn English, it interrupted the learning development for both languages (92). Peopl humble a foriegner's language. In addition, language barriers challenge a foreigner's public life. Foreigners survive in the public limelight with only their native tongue to guide them. They are forced to survive through broken English. For instance, Rodriguez Get more content

A role model is someone who has a significant impact in your life. When people are asked who's their role model, of the answers would say a celebrity or an athlete, but for me the answer is my mother. There are so many great qualities about her that motivates me to be a better person. For the past seventeen years of my life, she has been there for me in every way I can possibly think of. She's my inspiration and motivation I look for when I need it. In the future, I want to be able to be there for her just like all those times she was there for me. She has so many great characteristics I've personally witnessed that has shaped me into the best version of myself.One of my mom's best characteristics is being independent. Ever since she...show more content...

My mom wouldn't rely much on my dad or pay someone to do the some of the laboring part of remodeling. She always wanted things done a certain way so it was better for her to do it herself. She never went to school for interior designing or decorating, it was mostly self–taught or watching episodes from different HGTV home improvement shows. If there was something she didn't know how to do or wanted a cheaper resolution, she would spend hours on the computer looking at different DIY websites to brainstorm new ideas. One of her main sayings she tells me is "never rely on nobody if you can do it yourself" and "common sense will take you a long way." Similarly, hard work and dedication always paid off in the end for my mother. Everything she own is because of all her years of hard work. Her full paid house and two vehicles with no debt were possible because of how responsible she is with her money. Bills were paid first every pay period. After those are paid and the other necessities were covered, then she considers buying the items she's interested in. For my mom, it was always "business before pleasure". The idea of paying late fees was unnecessary in her opinion, therefore, she paid whatever needed to be paid first. Prioritizing what came first wasn't difficult for her because she's not the type of person that went out with friends or splurge her money out to eat somewhere. The definition of "pleasure" to her meant

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Relationship Between Language And Culture

Frantz Fanon once conveyed, "To speak a new language is to take on a new world, a culture." This is the reality for billions of active foreign language learners globally. As they embark on a linguistic journey, they gradually find out that their native culture may not coincide with the new culture ascribed to the new language. As such, this experience could be exhilarating or discombobulating, contingent on how receptive the individual is. The purpose of this paper is to ascertain the relationship between language and culture. The relationship is evident in that language mirrors a culture which bears the personal values and perpetuates the identity of an individual. To an individual, culture is of an inherent value reflected in a language. In her poem, Search for My Tongue, Sujata Bhatt surmises that by studying English in another country, she relinquishes her native language, Gujarati. Eventually, she contends that her mother tongue "pushes the other tongue aside" (Bhatt), implying that the Gujarati language is integral to her, thus she chooses to conserve it. Consequently, this begs the question of why this must be a strenuous decision for her. Assuredly, she has not made adjudications based on the sounds of the language nor its grammatical structure. As Bhatt is a first–generation immigrant, the Gujarati language is essential to her because she does not want to lose her identity as a Gujarati woman. Bhatt grew up in Gujarat being cognizant of the language and possessing

How Does HIV Affect The Human Body?

The first sign of HIV that was found in the human body was in 1959. But did not become a huge case until 1981 in the U.S. A Homosexual man died from mysterious symptoms.Soon after that many people started to die in the same way. In 1984, Dr. Robert Gallo discovered what causes AIDS, it was HIV. The deterioratingimmune system breaks down because of HIV. Soon after that discovery, many people around the world were already affected by the travesty.

HIV stands for (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). If not treated properly, it can be turned into a disease calledAIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV affects the body's immune system, primarily targeting the T cells. In result of this, the human body is more vulnerable to get more infections...show more content...

The current cost for treatment is $379,00 for a lifetime treatment. Nearly 30% of the people with virus are uninsured. The ways treated for the virus is either prescription pills or antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART is not a cure but it guarantees for a long healthy life for those with the virus. It prevents HIV antibodies from multiplying in the immune system. It gives it a chance for the immune system to fight away infections and cancers. If the treatment is stopped, the body will continue to get worse and get closer to AIDS. Even tho its a lot of money for treatment, it helps people have a second chance at life and be healthy. To prevent yourself from getting HIV/AIDS, have safe sex and be cautious to those around you. Get tested every month and ask doctors for questions about the

International Adoption Essay

The necessity of adoption in the world is astounding. Currently, there is an estimated 143 million orphans worldwide (Wingert, vol.151). As of 2007, there were 513,000 children living in foster care within the United States alone (Rousseau 21:14). International adoption in the United States was jumpstarted post World War II as a way of helping those children who were left homeless, after war had taken their parents. Although there are thousands of healthy children awaiting adoption in the United States, several American couples still turn to foreign adoption when seeking potential children. Americans often fail to realize the need for intervention within their own country and their duty to take care of domestic affairs before venturing to...show more content...

Children who are pulled out of their normal environment and inserted into different surroundings face an identity crisis due to the importance of identity in determining who one truly is. In a study, Trolly, Wallin, and Hansen discovered that fewer than fifty percent of the parents of foreign children felt that their children were only somewhat aware of their birth culture (Hollingsworth 48:209). These children lack a sense of who they really are and later in life will become confused on why they differ from their new families. Though it is often a painful topic that parents choose not to bring up, it is important that children understand their background because it results in a better quality of life. However, the prevalence of "cultural socializations" was low amongst Caucasian families who adopted Asian children (Deater–Deckard, Johnston, Petrill, Saltsman, and Swim 56:390). It is made clear that Westerners lack the cultural knowledge necessary to properly educate their internationally adopted children about the culture the children come from. This can result in a variety of psychological implications due to the significant effect of identity on the health of people of color (Deater–Deckard, Johnston, Petrill, Saltsman, and Swim 56:390). These implications tend to be internalized rather than externalized. In the same study, Chinese adoptees displayed the possibility of behavior such as hyperactivity, aggression,

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