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When it comes to the question of doing international business, it becomes very important to understand the country’s cultural diversities as this will assist one to incorporate cultural sensitivity which creates a good avenue for communication to prosper and in turn do business according to Susan, (2009). Different countries have...
Legends play a significant role in the culture of every country. Historically, such stories were used to transmit certain moral values to the younger generation and served both for educational and entertaining purposes. Therefore, it is believed to be interesting to get familiar with some legends that still affect the...
Sexual Behavior of Adultery Among the Aymara The Aymara are people found all over the semiarid lowlands surrounding Lake Titicaca in southern Peru and northwest Bolivia. In contrast to the romantic and passionate interactions, their adultery is an entirely different type of meeting. There is adultery without the accompanying rhetoric...
Introduction Substantial differences in religious practices and beliefs are one definition of diversity in cultures. Religious diversity is recognized by individuals from the most isolated and smallest communities. This topic explores the origin and development of the basic concepts of religious traditions, including marriage. On this topic, Muslims conduct their...
Introduction Sharing borders often means sharing culture and social elements, including events. The United States and Mexico may differ in political and economic perspectives. However, cultural aspects between the two countries often overlap as they share a similar colonial past. One event in the USA and Mexico is the Cinco...
Introduction Indian culture is highly articulated through art, especially music and movies. Most Indian-based musicians often highlight the principles of traditional music in their songs. As entertainment grows, the process of composing these forms of art is embracing Westernization. Mostly felt in music, Westernization is incorporated in the form of...
The popular culture of society is that which is embraced and admired by a large number of people. The traditions and customs of a particular group constitute culture. According to Little (2016), the term “pop culture” refers to artifacts and human expressions that come from the creative efforts of ordinary...
The development of new territories is closely related to the assimilation of their inhabitants. Therefore, it is essential to establish the advantages and shortcomings of the California mission. The culture of the Tubulians had specific features and traditional values that distinguished them from other people. They led a rural life,...
Introduction The most prevalent cause for people to visit a doctor is pain, which is all too common. The presence of pain in the human body signifies that a particular tissue is injured and requires prompt medical attention. Culture influences health inequities, medical results, interaction with physicians and nurses, and...
Introduction The ideas, ideals, practices, and customs of the societies in one’s life are assimilated, evaluated, and adopted as a vital element of one’s cultural identity. Japan employs Tanka poems as a popular and representative form of ancient Japanese poetry which aids in the promotion of Japanese cultural identity. Tanka...
It is widely known that studying other cultures enriches a person and expands his horizons. This is a truism that people usually repeat but do not apply in their lives. It takes time, energy, and willingness to open up in front of something completely new and different to ingrain some...
Introduction One of the most critical elements distinguishing the perceptions of people around the world is culture, and its comparison between Japan and Germany can shed light on the way views are formed. It is to be performed with regard to the activity of citizens, linked to traditions and their...
Introduction For many years, Indigenous people have been fighting for the rights of their lands, languages, and cultures. This is because of the colonial groups and institutions that have, over time, removed these rights and knowledge. Since the 1940s, indigenous people have raised various concerns about declining the right to...
The excerpts from “An Aztec Account of the Spanish attack” and “Cortes Wants Cholulans To Destroy Idols” describe the events which unfold during the conquest of the indigenous American population from the perspective of both sides. From these passages, it is possible to identify several differences within the religious culture...
Communication between people can be complicated by different factors, even within one culture. Farnen (2017) provides several possible barriers that can emerge during the interactions, such as language, body gestures, context level, chronemics, stereotypes, and emotions. Language is the most apparent difficulty that can hinder communication even if a person...
In Mother Tongue author Amy Tan expresses her views on both English for Asian-American stereotypes and their culture based on their degree and language “classes” during their school years. As the author of the story, Amy feels that teachers force Asian-American students to take math and science classes, distracting students...
Introduction Culture, cultural identity, and cultural influence form the fundamental elements through which human beings interact and behave. They are considered the society’s binding that regulates the behaviors of the individuals within the society. Culture shapes behavior and relationships by determining how individuals express creativity within the public. Each community...
Background and History For the first time, the term “creative economy” was used by the New York magazine Businessweek in 2000, and since then, it has only become wider (Brouillette, 2020). Although the term “creative industries” has been in the vocabulary of cultural economists for over 20 years, discussions about...
Chinese traditions have affected the people of the Republic of China by influencing their identity and psychology. Much adherence to their culture has made the Chinese more conspicuous and different from other races in several aspects, inclusive of how they eat and promote their own culture among other aspects. The...
Introduction There is a widespread perception that multiculturalism has failed. (Europe) Canadians may be blind to growing evidence of stresses and failures in ethnic relations in Canada. We show that there are indeed stresses and strains within Canadian multiculturalism, with real issues that require serious attention. The Global Context There...
Interview Summary: The culture of the Bengali people This interview delves into the culture of the Bengali people. Being one of the largest ethnic groups in the world, the Bengali traditions extend to millions of people, however, their influence is felt primarily in Bangladesh. Bengali New Year is one of...
Introduction The definition of culture has always been one of the most controversial discussion subjects due to the variety of aspects that create a cultural paradigm for an individual with a certain ethnic and social affiliation. Some people perceive culture as a notion that stands for particular behavioral patterns predetermined...
Every culture has its unique rules and traditions that make it different from others. Usually, such divergences serve as a basis for learning about the peculiarities of different nations and investigative common and dissimilar aspects of cultures. It is interesting to find out about customs, body language, daily routine, and...
Culture is a notion, which has a huge amount of meanings in different spheres of human activity. It is the object of study of such sciences as philosophy, history, linguistics, pedagogics, and others. In general, culture means human activity in all of its aspects, including all means of a persons...
Culture assimilation among various social groups worldwide has been a great problem where some social groups seem to discriminate against others in certain ways. In the contemporary society, as it has been occasionally witnessed there exist various alienations among various social groups, despite their interaction across various social activities. The...
The background of the issue Shirazi people are a sub-clan of the Swahili speaking community found on the East African coast. These people are mainly found in Zanzibar and Pemba. Documentations and customs of these people show that they are descendants of traders from Persia (Shirazi) who came to the...
Culture entails the defining elements of the lives of a given group of people. In addition, it includes such other aspects as language, arts and sciences, spirituality, thought, social activities, and interaction. There are two main elements that are explicitly identifiable from a given culture. To start with, there are...
A Japanese scholar fostered education in general and women’s education in particular. Tokugawa’a philosophies were neo-Confucian wherein he challenges “the plausibility of continuing to assert that women’s lives were shaped by one hegemonic discourse throughout the more than two hundred fifty years of Tokugawa governance.” (Ko, Haboush and Piggott 195)....
Culture is one of the main features, which makes people different. This difference may be of two natures: a unifying and a divisive, what depends of different factors and social processes which occur in the society. Different countries have different national peculiarities, according to which people differ, but these differences...
Introduction There is a vague definition of the word western and the way it is used when describing a society, this vagueness can have as an obvious consequence a split in the usage of the words western and non-western society. It should be outlined that in general the west or...
Introduction A teacher with an apple is a widespread combination in popular culture. It has been a custom to give teachers apples as gifts for decades. That tradition became a trope in visual art and was even commemorated in songs. However, not many people know how that tradition got started...
Introduction Roman culture, especially the culture of construction, inspired and set standards for European architecture for many hundreds of years to come. One of the most striking examples of the embodiment of the ideas of the Roman architectural school is the Pantheon of Rome. According to Muench, “the Pantheon is...
A Brief History of the Cultural/Socio-Cultural Group Values Worldview Language and Communication Patterns Art and Other Expressive Forms Norms and Rules Lifestyle Characteristics Relationship Patterns Common Rituals Degree of Assimilation or Marginalization from Mainstream Society Health Behaviors and Practices References Carteret, M. (2011). Health care for African American patients/families. Web. Haitians,...
The world’s beauty lies in its pluralism: it has a lot to do with cultural and traditional differences. Meanwhile, it seems ironic that the liberal idea of mutual respect of cultures is not appreciated globally. At the same time, tales are an excellent source of knowledge for the ones seeking...
Introduction A major characteristic of different countries and religions is that they have varying traditions. However, some traditions and events are universal to the human community. One tradition that is common among all countries and religions is the wedding ceremony. Great importance is placed on this event and it entails...
Introduction In his work, Raymond Williams discussed culture on the basis of his own observations and considerations. The author pointed out that it is ordinary because it is created by the shared means and is available to all. Still, his view seems to be not relevant to the culture in...
Introduction Like every country, Ireland has a rich history of celebrations, holidays, and festivals. While some of them are shared by the whole world, like New Year or Christmas, others are solely Irish peculiarity, like St. Patrick’s Festival, Bloomsday, or the Irish wake. Each holiday has its traditions, which are...
Introduction Setting the premises for a conflict, cultural frames determine the scope of the vision of the world for a specific social or ethnic group. Preventing the members of the groups in question from seeing past the frames set by the philosophy, which they created, the given phenomenon explains basically...
Introduction The United States has a complex culture that is characterized by historical developments since colonization era. The country is made up of various ethnic and racial groups, each with special cultural system. In an interview asking a native citizen and French migrant to give their views on friendships, it...
There are quite a number of holidays in the world, each having different reasons for being observed, different degrees of significance, and different levels of popularity, depending on where one is located. Among the holidays, I am most fascinated with that which features a pumpkin lantern, scary costumes and decorations,...
Introduction Every nation has a variety of traditions and customs that contribute to its unique cultural heritage. Observing how people from different countries develop their relationships and attitudes is always interesting. India is one of the oldest civilizations, having emerged in 4000 BC and retained its distinctive caste system engrained...
Introduction In Columbus’s Journal, the author describes the Native Americans he encounters as “loving and friendly” people who are willing to share their resources and offer assistance. The publicist also notes their physical appearance, praising their “fine shapes” and “handsome faces.” These positive descriptions reflect the European value of civility...
Introduction Culture remains myriad and vital to the events within the criminal courts, hence a need to evaluate its influence on police brutality and arrests effectively. Each institution has its unique culture that influences individual thoughts and behavior. Police culture also needs to be understood by identifying what influences them...
The theory that divides cultures into high-context and low-context was developed by Edward Hall. It is based on the difference between the use of verbal and nonverbal communication, and particular importance is given to the context during the interaction. At the same time, it is essential to realize that there...
African countries harbor a myriad of vast cultures whose exclusive aspects transform and define their nations. Nigeria is a country in West Africa with a one-of-a-kind collection of ethnic groups, business practices, and languages. The Kanuri culture, in particular, is a dominant culture occupying the country’s North-Eastern region. Nigerians have...
The rite of the Sundance is an ancient Native American practice by the Lakota Sioux. It is a ceremonial dance done during summer at a Sun Dance gathering. The dance is a spiritual and cultural ceremony to strengthen their community and to give thanks to Mother Earth. They believe that...
Since ancient times, different cultures, peoples, and tribes have borrowed certain cultural elements from each other. They started with the language and ended with the aspects of clothing, music, and demeanor. Like now, in the era of globalism, different cultures and nations borrow Anglo-Saxon, German, Japanese, and other elements, and...
Batalla, Guillermo Bonfil. Mexico Profundo: Reclaiming a Civilization. University of Texas Press, 2012, pp. 4-39. This article discusses the Indians who rejected civilization and continued their way of life, preserving their primitiveness. There is no exact information about how many of them are left (Batalla, 19). In addition, the article...
The mechanism of culture change selected for the analysis is diffusion. Diffusion, or the transfer of ideas, habits, or customs from one culture to another, leads to significant innovations when cultures converge (Haviland et al. 115). One of the crucial causes of diffusion is migration, whether free or forced. Haviland...
Introduction Culture entails a people’s way of life, including their beliefs, norms and values handed down from one generation to another. It involves ethics, language, spirituality, festivals, and artwork. It has been described as an entire society’s way of existence. People develop heritage through the active learning of enculturation and...
Korean popular culture has infiltrated the global arena of entertainment. Millions of fans worldwide have an obsession with Korean media, including TV programs (K-dramas), films, and music (K-pop). Korea has managed to leap forward far beyond the expectations some might have had for a small East Asian nation. As of...
Communication is crucial in routine human interactions since it builds trust and contributes to a community’s success. Various communities have a defined set of values that dictate their interactions. Effective communication helps establish a friendly environment that accommodates all individuals in a society. Servant leadership is significant when exercising communication...
Even speaking one language may not be enough to completely understand each other if you represent different cultures and perceive communications differently. I conducted a short interview about verbal and nonverbal communications, language, vocabulary, and gender in communications with my friend, whose culture is in many ways different from mine....
The Native American Pipe Ceremony is the heart of the spiritual and cultural life of the native people of North America, particularly the Sioux or Lakota, the Northeast Indians, and Plains Indians. The ritual ceremony connects people spiritually and physically; therefore, it was considered to be sacred (Waabanong Centre, 2012)....
The Mayan civilization is one of the most ancient and advanced civilizations that existed in Latin America in pre-Columbian times. Mayan culture is known for advanced knowledge in architecture, mathematics, and astronomy, as well as a developed system of communication, religion, and art, which still impact the modern peoples of...
Introduction The United States is viewed as a melting pot or a salad bowl due to its multicultural integration existing in its population. Melting pot and salad bowl are metaphors used to describe the integration of different cultures into one whole, mixing cultures while maintaining their unique identities. Both metaphors...
Introduction Indo-Saracenic Architecture is a notable part of Indian, Malaysian, and British culture. The style has developed over the course of history with notable influences from both traditionally gothic architecture and classic Indian/South Asian/Arabic features. The buildings created in this style still present both historical and cultural interests. The present...
Foreign traditions and beliefs often seem weird and unfamiliar because people view them through the lens of their culture. To understand elements of foreign culture and appreciate their value, one needs to abstain from regarding one’s cultural norms as universal and axiomatic. Some foreign practices are more difficult to accept...
Courtesans in India have never been called simply that – for hundreds of years they have been known under various different names, which depended on their occupation and social status. With time, the courtesan culture and the personalities of the women involved in what was supposedly courting have become confused....
The Plains Indians lived in the Great Plain, and their culture is well-known for the importance of the buffalo, their religious ceremonies, the use of the tepee, and their war-path customs. The four important tribes of this culture include the Dakota, Cheyenne, Sioux, and Comanche (Krutz, 2019). The Great Plains...
Introduction Understanding the culture of different communities is relevant given the fact that the world is increasingly becoming interconnected. For the first two phases of this project, I have been exploring the culture of Latino America. There are several aspects of their lifestyle which I have learned through interactive activities...
Mark Andrew Ritchie’s book, Spirit of the rainforest, is about the Yanomamö culture of the Amazon. Nevertheless, the narrative is recounted from the view of Jungleman, a tribe’s shaman. Jungleman is a great shaman who understands both the spiritual and material worlds. The story of the shaman demonstrates the significance...
The term ‘oriental’ remains disputable because of the historical context and numerous cases of mistreatment. In some contexts, it is used to speak about violent and discriminative policies related to Asian people or culture. At the same time, it demonstrates that Asians were not integrated into U.S. society and were...
Introduction Attended to by a culturally receptive curriculum Value the significance of cultural awareness A delightful scope of life skills Offers learners chance to gain knowledge (Hultsjö et al., 2019) The need to develop cultural awareness Passionately care about their cultural needs Definition of Cultural Diversity Entails valuing different or...
The issue of the exploitation of Indigenous symbols and mascots in sport team logos has long been a controversial one both in Canada and the USA. It has been widely discussed in media and academic circles, as well as in educational and professional sport environments. Despite the fact that since...
In my Culture Immersion Project, I sought to gain a better understanding of the LGBTQ community. While generally aware of its problems, I still had insufficient experience with it. The project slightly deepened my intellectual understanding of LGBTQ and, perhaps more importantly, exposed me to the cultural representation of the...
Introduction Culture is the cognitive constructs and the shared patterns that identify a particular group of people (Egede, 2006). Culture transcends the material objects and the tangible aspects of human societies. It forms the basis of ethnic differences and practices. The following paper is an assessment of family culture and...
Over the years of studying the world, the history of humankind and its development, scientists have asked what decisive factors have the most significant influence on society’s development. In an attempt to answer this question, they proposed several theories that are designed to explain what exactly determines the path of...
The process of globalization has swept the entire world, unifying countries and nations and bringing people across the world closer. Although the specified process has been reasonably viewed as mostly positive, one cannot argue that it is likely to entail multiple confusions and misunderstandings due to the differences in cultures...
Abstract The two studies examined how food disgust affected the perception of a foreign culture and was associated with outgroup dehumanization. The first study focused on how groups could be dehumanized based on the level of disgust displayed by participants who were introduced to different food options of a made-up...
Fads are an example of collective behavior shaped by trends within a certain culture, which is why they are extremely fascinating. Such objects achieve short-lived popularity, and then quickly disappear once the novelty factor is gone. The Bad Fads Museum’s official website features a list of the most popular fads,...
The American Dream is a set of national values that can be traced back to 1620 when the Plymouth Colony was established. The spirit of unification and the common welfare of new settlers became the basis of the perfect American life of that time. These and other values were reflected...
Introduction American Indians, also known as Native Americans, are one of the most diverse ethnic minority groups in the US in terms of their culture. They have a long history in the country, as they inhabited the land before the arrival of the Europeans and the subsequent colonization starting from...
The comparison of different concepts Popular culture tends to reflect social-cultural, economic, and political changes in a way that might seem shallow at first, yet appears to contain hidden layers of ingenuity when examined closer. “The Night of the Living Dead” is eerily similar to “’V’ for Vendetta” in its...
A has widely known Canadian fable says that when the Confederation came together, they decided to build a wonderful republic by using the finest of what their descendants and bordering countries had fashioned. The motherland they wished for would combine French values, the British government, and American technologies. But the...
Introduction Language and culture have a heavy impact on how people from different cultures communicate with other people and how the cultural differences impact their effectiveness at communicating effectively. (Hybel &Weaver, 23) Discussion Language and culture are closely inter-related. As such ones language is heavily influenced by his or her...
As Jared Diamond (2013) explains in his talk “How societies can grow old better?”, the life of the elderly population varies considerably in different parts of the world. Similarly, the attitude towards death and dying is not the same in every country and culture, and it also changes depending on...
Maasai is an ethnic group; which lives in East Africa at the border of Kenya and Tanzania. According to their history, the Maasai migrated to their Kenyan home from Sudan and established themselves around the Rift Valley; while others moved to the Tanzanian residence. The fact that the Maasai have...
Introduction Cultural pluralism is accepting everyone’s right to economic and political opportunity and the right of every ethnic group to maintain its own identity (Olson 155). This term is used to refer to minor cultural groups in a big society maintain their cultural unique entities and the large society accepting...
Introduction In the time period 605-562 BC, Babylon was a renowned power. This time period also coincided with the life time of King Nebuchadnezzar. His father, King Nabopolassar, had created the Chaldean dynasty and had invaded Assyria, forcing them to go towards Northern Mesopotamia. This set the stage for Nebuchadnezzar’s...
History of the Israeli culture The history of the Israeli culture dates back to the period between 1750 and 1280 B.C.E when the Israelites were held captives in Egypt. After the end of this period they were driven out of the land of Egypt by Moses who died within the...
Cultural diversity can be characterized through ethnical, gender, religious, and national features differing individuals from each other; this notion covers their customs, values, beliefs, thoughts, actions, and communications. Cultural diversity is not only referred to the uniqueness of different persons, but to the fact, that human beings make social groups...
Introduction Culture is a product of evolution and human creativity; it comprises of all aspects of human adjustment which include sets of ideals, beliefs, and customs common to a group of people. Mexican-American Culture As in any human culture, the Mexican-American is diverse and persistently changing as a result influence...
Introduction cultural competency is a set of congruent behaviors, policies, and attitudes coming together among professionals or in an agency or system that enable work to be done effectively in cross-cultural situations. Culture is the integrated pattern of behavior of human beings that includes thoughts, language, actions, communications, beliefs, and...
Perhaps the most important question to ask ourselves when trying to re-recognize Asia as both a territory and a mindset is to establish why we are doing so in the first place. Over centuries many have tried to ‘pin down’ Asia to a single ideology so that it can be...
Nowadays, an increase in cultural diversity is a reality in most societies, first of all, because of the process of globalization and growing migration rates. It is also reflected in educational settings, such as colleges and universities. There is a need to approach cultural diversity to give students a sense...
Introduction The Mayans are peoples that lived between 1800 B.C. and 900 A.D. Their successors live in today’s Central America, the United States, and Mexico. Mayan people had a distinct culture and they are widely known for their architecture. This paper presents a brief history of the Maya and discusses...
Abstract My culture is the thing that defines me and my behavior. It influences my decisions and values in life. As I am African American, I have a bicultural identity, which means that both Africa and America are my homes. Today my culture is not the same as it used...
There is no doubt that national culture, traditions, and customs impact our behaviors and shape self-identity. In its turn, cultural and social identity largely defines actions and decisions every person makes, influences his or her social orientations and preferences. At the same time, the term “cultural competence” implies the ability...
This essay considers the interconnected in popular culture. With globalization and commercialization of culture, every aspect of culture seems to be merged into one single realm. This essay illustrates that despite the commercialization and merging of cultures into a kind of global pop culture, much refreshing diversity remains. The diversity...
Reflection Observation The population that I choose for my Immersion Project can generally be referred to as ‘Hispanics’. This population is best defined as such that consists of the US citizens (as well as illegals) affiliated with the Hispanic (Spanish, South-American, Latino) ethnocultural background, who appears to share a number...
Introduction Differences in cultural outlooks are a reality of modern living, especially about health approaches. While some cultures have embraced sophistication as a solution to health issues, others choose to turn to simple traditional remedies. This reality is a running theme in Anne Fadiman’s book, The Spirit Catches You and...
Abstract The paper provides a review of the article “Why Culture Should Be Cool” published in the print and online versions of The Economist in 2013. In addition to the summary of the key points mentioned in the article, the paper also provides the reader’s reaction to the claims made...
Introduction It should be noted that political, economic, social, and other processes taking place in society are gradually reflected in inter-ethnic contacts. This leads to the fact that they activate various psychological reactions both at the personal and at the group levels (Bird & Mendenhall, 2016). The exacerbation of ethnocentric...
Culture refers to customs, beliefs as well people’s practices. It encompasses their source of livelihoods as well as the immaterial phenomenon that they pass on from one generation to another. Culture is dynamic and this applies to all the societies in the world. For our discussion, we will be handling...
Introduction Population culture includes all the aspects of life that we live by. It is the manner in which we socialize and the basis that helps in decision making (Danesi, 2008). It is the laid out set of laws by the society at any given time, which defines changes in...
Modern-day Canada has become an amalgamation of different cultures, religions, and races. Like other first world countries, Canada is a land of immigrants from all over the world. Similar to countries such as the United States, Canada’s early immigrants were from France and England (Bibby, 2000). Around the 1960s, Canada...
Cooper, L. (2021). Kaddish during COVID: Mourning rituals during a pandemic. Contemporary Jewry, 41(1), 39-69. Web. Cooper (2021) focuses on the Jewish mourning rituals during the COVID-19 breakout that led to many deaths all over the globe. According to this study, the traditional Jewish mourning practices often involve Kaddish recitation...
Introduction Toledo is an ancient city in Spain that once experienced many important historical events. Under the influence of Islam, mosques were built in Toledo, as well as churches and synagogues that are of historical value in themselves and also within which history lies. Later, thanks to Toledo, part of...
Introduction Culture shapes an individual’s perceptions of social interactions and development since it affects attitudes, values, and beliefs. While culture is a multifaceted concept, it varies from one society to another. Ethnocentrism involves the evaluation of other people’s cultures based on one’s ethnic background and can involve stereotypes. Cultural relativism...
Introduction Qualitative research is defined as any form of information gathering that is intended to describe but not predict, as in the case of quantitative research. Grounded theory is a type of qualitative research that suggests, based on the results of the analysis of phenomena, the phenomenon of its conceptualization...
The article entitled “Cultural evolution in Vietnam’s early 20th century: A Bayesian networks analysis of Hanoi Franco-Chinese house designs” investigates how diverse cultures and religious creeds influenced the architecture of Hanoi in the early 20th century. The paper states that by looking at facades and architectural features of buildings, one...
The USA, the second-largest country in the world, is made up of a mixture of massive urban centers and vast plains with few populations and stunning natural scenery. Likewise, the United States has a wide variety of cultures, and “Due to the large number of immigrants that make up the...
Introduction Culture is a unique phenomenon impacting the life of every person. It can be determined as specific behavior patterns, beliefs, and views that are transmitted within a certain group (Cohen et al., 2022). For this reason, it influences all aspects of people’s functioning and abilities. Thus, when measuring individuals’...
Tourism is an essential pillar of the economic growth and development of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is crucial to enhance the apt promotion of socio-cultural and entertainment activities. On the one hand, engagement fosters a prominent boost in the diversification of the tourism experience among the customers. On...
The Nacirema tribe can be described as being mythical and full of mystery. It is a tribe whose people believe in mysterious shrines that endow one with power. Such power is measured by the number of shrines that a household possesses. It is, therefore, not wrong to say that rich...
Introduction Primarily, before directly examining the capacities of Xiaomi in the context of American civilization, it is essential to determine the cultural differences of the countries based on the existing picture of reality and relevant theoretical aspects. Firstly, it must be recognized that the COVID-19 pandemic and the trade war...
Introduction One crucial and still unresolved issue is the existence of races in the spectrum of past and modern times. To date, there are several points of view with intermediate variants, but none of them gives an accurate and objective explanation. Michael Omi and Howard Winant managed to bring a...
Introduction Culture is diverse with multiple topics and is based on several aspects. Culture can be defined by ways of life, beliefs, attitudes, perception by a group of individuals, and norms of behavior. Due to many different people belonging to different cultural groups, it is vital to consider that no...
Tennessee has its own unique culture, which is rooted in its long traditions developing throughout the history of the US. Starting from the Spanish explorers, who moved the Cherokee population to the south and continued by other European settlers sidelining the Confederates, Tennessee was the last state to give women...
The reading of Herdt’s article on Sambia people of Papua New Guinea has two implications. On the one hand, it definitely leaves an impression of the scientific and moral inferiority of this population compared to modern Western civilization. Some of Sambia practices may seem foreign and primitive, thus precipitating condemnation...
Culture as a system of values serves to form people’s outlooks, attitudes, and stances. It plays a major role in all spheres of life but is especially relevant in business, as it may hinder or assist cooperation depending on how close the businessmen’s cultures are. The UK, being the center...
Introduction Multiculturalism leads to different and sometimes conflicting values and interests among people living in the same country. Nowadays, the boundaries between cultures and countries are becoming increasingly blurred due to the phenomena of globalization and mass immigration. There is a tendency to argue that immigration and multiculturalism have caused...
Since the traditions and customs of each country have their peculiarities, residents of different countries have various attitudes towards the choice of clothing. While in some states, a woman in trousers looks quite natural, in other countries, she can shock citizens. However, there are certain conditions under which people of...
Introduction Cancel culture is a phenomenon that has roots in much older concepts of social accountability and public shaming. While it is very often associated with wrongful accusations and harassment, cancel culture is equally capable of benefiting and negatively contributing to a social space. As such, the following paper aims...
Introduction Cultural identity is important in the prevention of mental illnesses and better adaptation to life. Looking at the relationship between cultural integrity and emotional wellbeing could illuminate endeavors to improve the psychological health of indigenous people, who have frequently encountered various adverse life occasions and stressors. Native people groups...
Summary In the era of rapid globalization, the traditional Vietnamese industries have declined subsequently raising such socioeconomic concerns as poverty. Only a few economies such as the agricultural industry have survived to help Vietnamese citizens (Vo, n.d.). One of the consequences of industrialization has been the reduction of the ability...
Conventional view primarily considers books as the main means of learning about historical events; however, art can tell a person more about it than any book would. Even though art may not be so accurate in retelling history, especially folklore, it rather reflects the cultural heritage and habits of one...
Within the field of humanities, cultural artifacts exist as a vehicle that showcases the transformative and reflective power conveyed by people through their creative activities. By deliberately making these objects to represent their feelings and thoughts on various subjects, including extremely fundamental ones, people attach meaning to the artifacts in...
Introduction Interactions between people from different backgrounds affect both personal and professional relationships. Factors such as variations in ethnicity and religion affect the degree to which organizations function. In addition, they impact leadership styles because individuals who have experienced inequality and discrimination are attuned to the challenges faced by a...
Introduction Societies develop and promote unique norms and values that all members need to follow. Those who fail to do so might be identified as outcasts and be treated indifferently by their relatives, colleagues, and even friends. Some of the current global forces, such as the wave of globalization and...
Introduction Culture can be described as the knowledge and characteristics of a specific group of people, incorporating their language, social habits, clothing, literature, arts, and music. One of the culturally rich heritage cultures in the United States today is African American, also known as black culture. The distinctive identity of...
Russia and the United States have a long history of rivalry and diplomatic confrontation. With the establishment of the USSR, the two cultures have become opposed to each other. While Soviet Union practiced socialism, the United States developed capitalism and even prosecuted people who were suspected to be communists. Nowadays...
Introduction The culture of Mayan civilization continues to exist nowadays in many parts of South America. The people of Maya have lived for almost four thousand years, stemming from the Olmecs (Carmack et al., 2016). Carmack et al. (2016) write that “the Formative period (1800 B.C.–A.D. 200) saw the origin...
The contemporary world has become one global village, thus creating a multicultural society internationally. In healthcare, professionals are thus expected to interact with patients from various cultures, and without being competent, the delivery of quality, effective, and timely care services could be impaired. For instance, due to the influence of...
The establishment of New World colonies saw America rise as a Democratic nation providing equal opportunities to its citizens irrespective of their background. However, these sentiments are contrary to the notions and ideas of several scholars terming the USA as a nation with few educational opportunities but with a high...
Introduction A wedding is one of the most ancient ceremonies of humankind, held differently in various corners of the planet. Each country in the course of historical development sets its own rules, habits, and features of wedding ceremonies. In some places, they are strikingly different, because the countries themselves differ...
Executive Summary Cross-cultural differences dictate the way companies and individuals pursue their goals or address the challenges they face. A person moving from one region to another should be prepared for the potential social, work, and religious changes and experiences that might emerge. The discussion presented below gives a detailed...
Introduction The debates concerning the notions of “sex” and “gender” have been going on over the years. The recent point of view is that gender roles are not universal for everyone, whereas some individuals regard them as fundamental and build their lives according to the rules and standards that society...
Various cultures have their traditional holidays that highlight their characteristics, values, and distinguishing features. For this reason, by learning more about different celebrations and traditions, people have an opportunity to understand other nations and become more developed citizens of the contemporary world. For instance, one of the most authentic cultures...
Introduction The term social change is used to refer to a shift in the human aspect of biological development which encompasses; social behavior, community relations, nature, social structure, and social institutions to mention a few. A social change starts with a slight change of thought, then behavior, this will then...
Introduction America is considered to be the most influential nation in the world. Its cultural and economic practices have been preferred by people of different cultures which has made it popular. The country has gone through different faces that have formed the basis on which its cultures have changed. Most...
Introduction Thesis Statement Every nation and every culture has its own belief and values, customs, and traditions. Among the traditions that characterize the United States culture and distinguish it from all other cultures of the world is the tradition to celebrate the 4th of July every year. Attention Grabber Being...
Introduction The Maori were the natural or indigenous people of New Zealand and they first came in contact with the Pakeha or the White People in 1769 when Captain James Cook landed in Turanga. Initially, the Maori were extremely violent towards the Pakeha but Captain James Cook realizing the potential...
Introduction This research paper is designed to provide information basically on the highlighting topic of Mayan Culture. Mayan Culture has been derived from the ancient Native American culture and its description would be provided in the later topics of the paper. Apart from that, the issues which would be described...
Human beings go through a series of physical and emotional changes in their lives. While the physical transition of individuals from one stage to another may be similar, the approaches to these transitions are marked by the cultural differences in people. A majority of the cultures consider the stages of...
Cultural analysis An analysis of the target market is a very important issue before making the decision to move into the market with goods or services. Market analysis comprises of various aspects. Culture is one of the aspects that ought to be considered during market analysis. In the course of...
Introduction Our life is full of rituals; however, we often fail to see them, probably the main reason for it is that we often take them for granted and therefore forget about their symbolism and meaning that they convey. Overall, a ritual can be defined as the prescribed or established...
Traditional events pertinent to various cultures may be significant for the analysis, as they may tell a lot about the country. This paper explores three cultural events that share many similarities, although being different from each other. The report addresses the origins of the selected traditions, reviews their aspects, and...
Different countries or even parts of the same country evolve differently and develop their particular set of values, norms, moral benchmarks, behavioral patterns, and languages. All these elements constitute a specific culture that applies to both the place and the people who live there. That is why it is so...
Purpose The purpose of American cultural studies is to offer a multi-disciplinary approach to the analysis of modern and historic cultural processes which are relevant to the United States society. While the subject focuses on the United States as a country, it provides a much broader global context and the...
A brief history of the Native American group A brief history of the Apache Heritage group Values of the Native American group Values of the Apache Heritage group The worldview of the culture Language and communication patterns: Native American Language and communication patterns: Apache Heritage Art and other expressive forms...
In the process of socialization, human beings adopt a certain culture; culture is defined as commonly experienced attributes and traits that can be seen in a homogenous group of people mostly living within the same locality. Socialization tools are responsible for the passing of culture from one generation to another;...
Who are the “Nacirema”? The Nacirema can be described as people of North American who lives in the Canadian Cree, the Yaqui and Tarahumare of Mexico, and the Carib and Arawak of the Antilles. There is little information concerning where these people came from even though their tradition holds that...
Introduction: Encountering a Symbol of the United States in the Middle of China It has been quite a while since the word “globalization” was a neologism. Becoming a part and parcel of the modern world, globalization seems to have shaped every single country, opening states for new relationships with the...
Cultural appropriation is defined as the possibility of some cultural features to assimilate into another culture. Cultural appropriation may be explained as the desire of one particular culture to adopt the qualities and features of another one. Still, it would be better to refer the appropriation to the assimilation when...
Introduction The cultures of the east have always intrigued me, especially that of the Chinese people. There are billions of Chinese people around the globe. China towns have been built wherever there is a significant number of Chinese people in the area. These towns are oozing with Chinese culture. The...
No family in modern history has managed to attract the level of attention and popularity, among members of the public who often profess to hate the family, as the Kardashians have. The Kardashian family is famous for a reality TV show known as “Keeping Up with the Kardashians (KUWTK)” whose...
The importance of analyzing one’s heritage lies in people’s need to understand their culture and compare it to the customs of other people. As individuals learn more about their families and behaviors that are unique or inherent in their communities, they can find that their personal values and habits were...
Introduction Culture is a progressive way of life that is largely dependent on the inevitable changes exhibited by human nature. The changes are guided by religion, morality, and the need for social fulfillment. The definition can be deduced by interpreting the arguments made in a book written by Matthew Arnold....
