Cultural and Communication

Culture and Communication
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Introduction
More than 80% of the population in Indonesia follows Islam. This makes the country become the largest in the majority of Muslim globally (Abels & International Institute for Asian studies, 2011). Furthermore, statistics indicate that there are twice as many Muslims residing in the country than the combination of the countries speaking in Arabic. Since the effect of tsunami in the country, this has led to significant changes in the sharia law employed as well as the canning practice. As such, the paper attempts to discuss the external forces facilitating in the evolution of the culture. Furthermore, it attempts to discuss the effect that communication barriers have on ones reaction regarding stereotyping, ethnic glossing as well as ethnocentricity. Additionally, the paper recommends the application of this knowledge in the practice of health care (Jones, 2013).
External forces
The national motto for Indonesia is unity in the diversity. As such, the nation comprises of numerous ethnic groups. These groups comprises on their own customs, distinctive names as well as traditional dress (Hong, 2011). As such, the diverse cultures facilitates in the evolution of the culture not forgetting the influence that Islam religion beliefs has on the culture of the country.
Religion
With more than 80 percent of the population being Muslims, the culture of the sharia law as well as the caning practice is deemed to thrive. Furthermore, the country has a Christian minority that is influential a well as being educated. In addition, the mystical cults have their place in the country among the middle class and the elite of Javanese. Furthermore, most of the members of ethnic groups follow beliefs traditionally employed. The government recognizes officially religion such as Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism as well as Christianity. Furthermore, two prime organizations comprising of Muhammadiyah as well a...