Category: Ethics

1. Start by posting a resource that you’d recommend for self-care. This can be a blog, a video, a twitter feed or social media channel. It can even a recorded video of yourself offering something to the class community– like a song, poem or your art. Explain why you chose the resource, and why and how it promotes healing and happiness. 5 points.
2. Engage with another student’s recommendation or resource and respond to their post. For example, they may have posted a song– listen to it, process it and write about it. 5 points.
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You will be looking at the importance of identity. You will examine which identification creates a more fluid and functional society. It is apparent that as we move forward as a country and community, we do not want to deal with anything we find unacceptable; how, then, do we establish unification and cohesion?
Remember, you live in a nation that allows you to be whom you choose or say if others don’t like it. 
Many people coming here from another country don’t have this privilege or accept this ideal. 
Perspective One:
You will represent a Nationalistic or Monoculturalistic viewpoint, and that viewpoint will be American only.
Directions: 
Define what an American is and which American or America you mean.
How do the First Peoples/Native Americans fit into your vision?
Define American culture and establish a national language.
The implementation process for this American identity, what steps or policies or laws are needed to put this in place, and keep it there. 
Present how this perception provides a benefit for society and why.
Perspective Two:
You will represent a Multiculturalist or Cultural Pluralistic perspective emphasizing Chicana/Chicano. 
Directions:
Explain what Multiculturalism or Cultural Pluralism is by your definition, but keep it from being removed from the universal definition.
Explain how you will incorporate taboo identities such as Nazi, White Supremacist, Black Supremacist, Afro-Centric, Pedophile, Rapist, et cetera. 
How do you address new identities, such as those choosing to be different species, non–binary, neutral, et cetera?
Present how this perception provides a benefit for society and why.
Note: Both perspectives (perspectives 1 & 2) must be able to:
Define these identities clearly so they may not be mistaken for other identities.
Establish morals, values, and norms.
Explain how you will maintain and enforce the assigned identity.
Handle and deal with those that will not conform or assimilate to these identities or parameters.
What must other cultures understand before coming to your country?
What must others understand before immigration?
Present how your perspective provides a benefit for society and why.

For your initial post, address the following:
First, introduce yourself to the class by sharing a bit about yourself, such as your preferred name or pronouns, where you are from, what your major is, or whatever information you feel comfortable sharing.
Share a current news example of something you think is an ethical issue. What makes you think it is an ethical issue? Provide some examples in your post.
How do you think this issue relates to global ethics or professional ethics? Provide examples to support your claim. 
50 words for response
For your response posts, address the following:
In response to your peer’s post, what elements of the example they gave do you agree with? What do you disagree with?
What ethical issues have you noticed that are similar to the example your peer shared? 

Minimum of four pages. Must explain why the right to die should be in the same vein as the right to live. Can use global examples such as Bob Dent in Austrailia who was the first person in the world to have physician assisted suicide due to terminal illness. Should also include Dr. Jack Kevorkian as well as Nancy Cruzan as examples. 

Your 8-10-page final paper will defend a thesis pertaining to some ethical, social, and/or legal aspect pertaining to AI and/or computers and their use. Your thesis should take the form “I will argue that…” or “This essay will defend/refute the idea that…”. In other words, you are not just describing an issue or set of issues, but defending and articulating a position regarding said issues.  Your thesis will present a contestable statement, which you will defend throughout the body of the paper. This requires at least the following: 1. Your thesis identifies, and the body of your paper establishes, a recognizable philosophical problem relevant to AI and/or computer ethics; 2. You provide an overview of how other scholars have addressed/attempted to solve this problem; 3. You argue for your thesis in relation to the success and limitations of previous scholarship.

BUSI601: Ethics Case Study
1 Background
The objective of this part of the assignment is to analyze a contemporary and recent business case in CSR,
Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), Sustainability, or Indigenization/Reconciliation practices from a
stakeholder perspective in Canada or anywhere else,
applying ethical frameworks to propose recommendations.Students are supposed to utilize Canva platform or any other innovative platforms they prefer for
creating their professional report and analyses. The
report should include the following parts:
1.1 Inroduction
Introduce the chosen case study, providing background information on the industry, the company involved, and the ethical issue at hand. Explain the
significance of the case study and its relevance to
business ethics and stakeholder management. (Approximately 250 words)
1.2 Micro Analysis
• Approximately 1000 words
• Problem Identification: Identify the specific ethical issue or dilemma presented in the case study,
providing relevant details and context.
• Stakeholder Perspective: Identify and consider
the perspectives and interests of all stakeholders
involved in the case study, particularly indigenous communities.
• Utilitarian Analysis: Analyze how the decisions
of the company may impact different stakeholders by applying utilitarian theory. Evaluate the
costs and benefits associated with each possible
decision, considering economic, social, legal, and
environmental factors. .
1.3 Macro Analysis
• Approximately 500 words
• Ethical Implications: Assess the ethical implications of the company’s actions based on utilitarian principles, weighing the cost and benefits
and overall happiness or utility. generated.
• Recommendations: Based on the analysis conducted, propose recommendations for ethical
business practices that prioritize the well-being
of stakeholders.
2 Visual Element
Ensure that the report is visually appealing, wellorganized, and easy to follow. Utilize tables, graphs,
images, icons, and charts to visually represent the
findings. Use captions, labels, and legends effectively
to explain visual elements.
3 Formatting and Style
Use a platform like Canva or other design software to
create your professional business report. Please check
out this tutorial video on how to create a business
report on Canva
• Master business report design: easy & professional tips for non-designers
In addition to the content of the case study, please
pay attention to punctuation, spelling, and grammar,
as well as readability criteria like organization, clarity, and coherence. In terms of format, consider:
• Using a combination of academic sources and
reputable business reports.
• proper citations of sources using in-text citations
and a reference page in APA format.
• Using a minimum of five reputable sources, including business reports, journal articles, and
textbooks obtained from library databases or
search engines like Google Scholar, to support
your analysis.
• Using a font size that is easily readable within
visual elements.
Things to check out
• Library website as well as the week 0-course shell
for APA resources and relevant APA samples if
you are not familiar with the APA format and
proper citation.
• check out the AI policy available in the class rule
wall in the course shell.
• Week 0 rubric for the rubric of this assignment  

After studying the course materials located on Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources page, answer the following:
Explain the following concepts:
Asexual – sexual reproduction.
Mitosis – Meiosis
Diploid – Haploid
Gametes
Fertilization
Zygote
Syngamy
Blastocyst
Implantation
Gastrulation
Embryo – Fetus
Explain fertilization process from cellular level to fetus (as per video time 1:08:00)
After learning about fertilization process, and according to nature and objectively, and scientifically speaking, when does human life begin? Why?
Read and summarize Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERD) PART FOUR Introduction.
Submission Instructions:
The paper is to be clear and concise and students will lose points for improper grammar, punctuation, and misspelling.
If references are used, please cite properly according to the current APA style.
Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1q4T529rsA
ERD Part Four Introduction PDF attached below

Please answer the following questions in one paragraph with one source each.
1. What is the Fair Housing Act and why is it important? (One source required)
2. How is finzailization of housing used as a mean of racial segregation. (One source required)
3. How can effectively combat housing segregation and discrimination? (One source required)

Initial Post Instructions
The study of ethics and philosophy is one that brings many different kinds of “thinkers” together. One person’s philosophy on ethics is another person’s philosophy on evil. We will be working this term on constructing personal ethical bases and understanding how ethical codes (both personal and professional) are created and followed.
To start us thinking about the different areas of philosophy and ethics, and how we fit into the different molds or world views, let’s imagine the following scenario:
It is 2019. The federal law banning female circumcision is still under appeal in the courts. You are a nurse assisting a plastic surgeon at a local hospital. The plastic surgeon comes from a country where they practice “female circumcision”. This practice is also sometimes called “female genital mutilation”.
Fire Eyes: Female Circumcision, Written by Soraya Mire, Directed by Soraya Mire, Ethnographer Soraya Mire, Narrated by Carol Christiansen (New York, NY: Filmakers Library, 1995), 57 minutes
You are not a member of the doctor’s culture but reside in a state where this practice is still legal. The plastic surgeon has agreed to perform this practice on a young girl, the daughter of a friend of the surgeon. The friend has authorized the procedure. The girl only knows this is a custom. You did not know that today you would be asked to assist in this procedure. You can refuse to participate (your job may be on the line in the future due to that decision). Or you can assist the surgeon. What ought you to do? We now want to examine the ethical issues involved. To do this, let’s look at the role of relativism, moral truths, and other issues.
For the initial post, address the following questions:
What would a subjective moral relativist say about what this doctor is doing? Do you agree with the subjective moral relativist? Why or why not?
Examine what a cultural moral relativist would say here. Do you agree with the cultural relativist? Why or why not?
Name and evaluate general criticisms of cultural relativism as being the wrong moral approach.
Is there an objective moral truth about any of the possible actions by the nurse and/or doctor in this case? Why or why not?
Follow-Up Post Instructions
Respond to at least one peer. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification.
Writing Requirements
Minimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)
Minimum of 2 sources cited (assigned readings/online lessons and an outside scholarly source)
APA format for in-text citations and list of references
Course Outcomes
CO 1: Distinguish between cultural relativism and subjective relativism and assess both as moral approaches including an estimation of whether there are actually absolute moral truths.
RESPOND TO THIS POST FOR A FOLLOW UP POST
Hello Class and Professor,
In relation to this scenario, the subjective moral relativist could argue that the actions of the plastic surgeon are morally acceptable based on their cultural background and their belief on what is morally “right” or “wrong” simply based off whatever the surgeon says. The perspective of the subjective moral relativist states that morality is subjective and can differ amongst people and specific cultures. Personally, I do not agree with the subjective moral relativist because if their belief is that it doesn’t matter the age of the girls who are getting circumcised as long as they do so which would be a violation of the patient’s autonomy, regardless of their age. This is a very one-sided opinion and perspective. As BBC (n.d.) states, many objections to the practice of genital cutting are concerned with the circumstances in place for when it’s done.
A cultural moral relativist would say the procedure is moral due to cultural society that the girl practices in. As Rachels, S. & Rachels, J. (2023) state, this viewpoint means that one is expected to adhere to the customs of a larger group rather than oneself. I do not agree with this because this also does not allow for autonomy and the girls choice to make her own decision and express her opinion.
General criticisms of cultural relativism being the wrong approach would include the fact that there are no universal standards involved which can lead to violations of human rights. Also, cultural relativism can lead to inconsistency with morals since it suggests that a practice within a culture is morally acceptable even if it contradicts other cultural practices.
The objective moral truth by myself, the nurse, is that ultimately, I would consider that the female circumcision procedure should be decided by the young girl. She should be given a thorough description of the procedure, all it entails, risk factors, and side effects prior to making her decision. That would ensure that autonomy is being practiced. I would not feel comfortable being a part of this procedure for moral and ethical reasons.
References:
BBC – Ethics – Female circumcision. (n.d.). Www.bbc.co.uk. https://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/femalecircumcision/femalecirc_1.shtmlLinks to an external site.
Rachels, S., & Rachels, J. (2023). The Elements of Moral Philosophy (10th ed.). McGraw-Hill Education.

Write a formal APA paper on your three three (3) identified national and/or global health issues. Use the material in Unit 1 readings to help you think about your top health issues. Think beyond disease-specific problems to issues related to health. At the end of the course you will move from a health issue to health policy.
This paper should be between 2-4 pages and include:
a title page,
an introduction and conclusion,
in-text citations, and
references that include at least three scholarly, credible sources to support your topic
No abstract is needed
Title and references pages do not count in the page total
Please use the following subheadings below as APA headings in the body of your paper:
Explanation of your personal views of health, based on your readings
Identify 3 health issues of significance to a selected group of people. One must be a global issue.
Identify the issue and the group(s) affected
Give a brief overview of each issue