SUBSCRIBE for email notifications

X
Author

Janet Givens

  • amazon author page
  • facebook
  • goodreads
  • gplus
  • instagram
  • linkedin
  • twitter
Skip to content
  • WELCOME
  • ABOUT
  • BLOG
  • BOOKS
    • At Home on the Kazakh Steppe
    • Events
  • LEARN MORE
  • CONTACT

Daily Archives: January 20, 2016

When Cultural Difference Is Used As An Excuse — Part I

posted on January 20, 2016 by Janet Givens
Featured image for When Cultural Difference Is Used As An Excuse — Part I - Image Source at https://i0.wp.com/janetgivens.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/21obs-scream-blog427-256x300.jpg?fit=256%2C300&ssl=1
Cultural difference has morphed of late into a lame excuse for bad behavior. Take this recent headline:   Renegades boss blames ‘cultural differences‘ as Chris Gayle is fined $10,000 That was a headline I caught through the magic that is Google Alerts, a free service that brings interesting stories from around the world — stories… more »
20 view comments
  • Search

  • Categories

    Age Blogging Conservation Crossing borders Cultural differences Deleted Scene Education End of Life Family Friendship Holidays Kazakhstan Life Lessons MidLife Musings MONTHLY UPDATE On the Farm Peace Peace Corps Politics Recipes Sasha Social Media Therapy Travel
  • Subscribe

    Subscribe to my blog.

    SUBSCRIBE

  • At Home on the Kazakh Steppe:A Peace Corps Memoir

    Praise from Kirkus Review
    “...she writes engagingly ... a sharp-eyed journalist. A worthwhile read for anyone with an interest in humanitarian work.”

    At Home on the Kazakh Steppe, A Peace Corps Memoir, by Janet Givens Buy the book

  • Facebook

    Facebook
  • Top Posts & Pages

    • Autumn Leaves: A memory
    • An Update on Lindsay de Feliz
    • The Downside of Empathy
    • Meet Lindsay de Feliz
  • Post Archives

  • ©2012-2019 Janet Givens - All Rights Reserved made with by Memphis McKay
    ^
    up