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Understanding Cancel Culture In the video documentary “Speaking Frankly” by CBS News (2020), the cancel culture is described as a phenomenon amounting to a tantrum and linked to how toddlers would solve their problems. In this case, the documentary tries to create awareness of how individuals or groups often face...
Terry Fox and His Family’s Connection to the Métis Nation Terry Fox is one of Canada’s most esteemed heroes. He was a Canadian sportsman, philanthropist, and champion of cancer research. Terry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and was of Métis heritage. His father, Rolland Fox, was a Métis veteran of...
Introduction The socially established traditions and norms determine one’s culture, affecting viewpoints and behaviors. As the fundamental element of individuals’ lives, culture continues, challenges, and changes according to the group’s beliefs and modern trends. The more chances people receive to interexchange their ideas and share their cultural values, the more...
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 Literature and music have always shared a bond, each providing unique storytelling and aesthetic expression platforms. Oliver Goldsmith’s “The Benefits of Luxury, In Making a People More Wise and Happy” from Sporre’s textbook (2014) and Franz Schubert’s “Erlkönig” from OxfordLieder’s YouTube channel (2013) both offer insightful perspectives on the...
The Influence of Definitions of Culture on People’s Perspective on Intercultural Communication Definitions of culture can influence people’s perspectives on intercultural communication by shaping their understanding of what culture is and how it influences communication. For example, if someone defines culture as primarily consisting of tangible aspects like food, clothing,...
Introduction to Indigenous Tribes Native tribes are communities of people who have lived in a specific location for many generations. They each have distinctive cultures, languages, and ways of life that are frequently closely tied to their nations. Indigenous tribes preserve their traditions and identity despite several issues, such as...
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 As a nation of immigrants, the United States has been influenced by many cultures, including different customs and traditions in religion, art, food, and more. The United States is often defined as a “melting pot” into which various nations have contributed their own flavor or taste, forming one great...
Geert Hofstede’s publication Cultural Consequences was among the rear world’s shaping studies on the database. His research and conclusions were influential and rational that anyone who came across them had but to read to gain further point of view on the aspect of culture across the world. The evidence is...
Chichen Itza was founded around the 6th Century. It was formed by the Mayan people who at the time occupied the Yucatan Peninsula. The name is two-part, drawn from its access to water in the arid region chi meaning mouth, and Chen meaning well. It is located in the region...
Introduction As a company, we would like to better represent the community in which we do business. In this presentation, I will define what it means to have a diverse workforce and describe the business benefits of diversity. I will also outline the steps we plan to undertake to increase...
A suggested way to further understand the cultural values and emotional perceptions of African American and Chinese American cultures is to conduct a longitudinal study. This study will follow the emotional perceptions and cultural values of a diverse group of African American and Chinese American individuals for several years. The...
Introduction Cultural intelligence (CQ) is understanding, appreciating, and effectively interacting with people from different cultural backgrounds. In today’s globalized world, cultural intelligence is becoming increasingly important in the workplace, where individuals from diverse backgrounds often work together. According to Alexandra et al., (2021), high CQ individuals are skilled at adjusting...
A cultural identity represents a crucial component of one’s personality, defining one’s life and choices. Though subcultures are typically seen as the elements of culture that have a lesser meaning than full-fledged cultures, the role that subculture play in the shaping of one’s identity is still undeniably large. Due to...
From the historical viewpoint, when interacting intensely, all cultures undergo one of these three types of processes, which are merging, absorption, and eradication. Modern history as an academic discipline knows many past and present examples of each of these three. There are ancient Greeks and Latins in the Roman Republic,...
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...
Introduction Dia de los Muertos is one of the country’s most spectacular and extravagant celebrations. For Mexicans, unlike Americans or Europeans, death is merely the end of earthly existence, which continues in the other afterlife, the Mixtlán. That is why one cannot see sadness, tears, and grief on people’s faces...
Multicultural exchange gives insights into diverse societal perspectives influencing interpersonal skills such as communication, etiquette, creativity, adaptability, ideas, tolerance, negotiation, and cultural awareness. Essentially skills obtained from intercultural exchange are powerful in exposing one’s to different viewpoints and enhancing their overall competencies, such as diversity essential for employment. From a...
Cultural universals are characteristics or traits shared by all societies worldwide. They include the institutions’ values, practices, and cultural patterns determined to exist across all people throughout space and time. Examples include performing activities such as singing, storytelling, and cooking (Woods, 2018). Some cultural universals, such as funeral rituals, take...
Introduction The environmental activism subculture is centered around ensuring the best outcomes for the environment. Members advocate for these interests through initiatives like informational campaigns, marches, lobbies, and peaceful protests. Its active expression of biospheric and altruistic values sets this group apart. The former values promote the interests of the...
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 “It is a credit to Foua’s general equanimity, as well as her characteristic desire not to think ill of anyone, that although she found Lia’s birth a peculiar experience, she has few criticisms of the way the hospital handled it.” (Fadiman, 1999, Chapter 1) Discussion The quote is about...
A ritual is a ceremonial act that has spiritual or religious significance. Rituals create cosmologies they enact in different ways; firstly, they promote a sense of cosmos and order by establishing recognizable patterns of behavior. Secondly, they foster community logic by uniting people with similar interests. Thirdly, the key moments...
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’...
Objects created by people do not always become culturally or historically significant. Nevertheless, there are many examples of man-made articles becoming ingrained in the culture as they incorporate the values of a particular place at a certain point in time (“What Are the Humanities?,” 2020). One such object is the...
The Red Square is one of the most memorable and impactful pieces of culture and architecture. It features a couple of rather interesting buildings, such as Lenin’s mausoleum and the GUM Department store. Surprisingly, the Red Square managed to preserve its relevance even during and after the Soviet era. Moreover,...
Introduction The wide range of cultural differences in customs and traditions creates a significant barrier to international cultural awareness. Failure to understand one another’s cultures and the roots of their customs is the fundamental barrier to global cultural flow since it increases prejudice and hostility. The inability to communicate effectively...
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...
In the modern world, globalization takes place at a rapid pace, affecting not only the economy and trade relations of countries but the lives of every separate individual. If communities were formed before based on straightforward interpretations of geography, ethnicity, race, and others, today, more and more people can find...
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 In his text Introduction to Point/Counterpoint, the author talks about multicultural counseling. He is convinced that the problem of communication between different cultures appeared primarily due to the demographic growth in the United States (Brown, 1990). He notes that this issue is the most relevant for American society today,...
With the recent wave of White migration in the U.S. from suburbs to Metropolitan areas, concerns arise about the social repercussions, specifically in the recreational aspect such inflow into previously majority-non-White stigmatized communities could entail. Following the history of divestiture in Chicago’s predominantly Hispanic neighborhoods, particularly Humboldt Park, exacerbated by...
Introduction The world is merely a collection of countries with their cultures and subcultures. Every person in each community is exposed to different sets of beliefs, perceptions, and traditions and cross-cultural communication helps people with spreading such information (Sage Knowledge, n.d.). In this sense, many cultures and subcultures revolve around...
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...
Fijian society greets its guests and welcomes them with a special drinking ceremony. A tourist would have to drink a local beverage (bula) from half a coconut shell in a particular manner. The ceremony starts with everyone sitting cross-legged in a circle. Then each guest is given a coconut bowl...
Abstract A cultural and art event or festival celebrates societies related to a specific place or people. Hong Kong is considered a unique cultural position; it combines the traditional culture of China and the West simultaneously. Due to its colonial history, Hong Kong people appear to be simultaneously influenced by...
Food is an essential component of our lives as it is the primary source of nutrition. Dependent on the available resources, people in different areas have developed different food customs and preferences. As a result, food is not only a basic physical need, but it is part of a culture,...
Introduction The population inhabiting the United States is unique as it includes people of various cultures, ethnicities, and experiences. This essay involves the information gathered from an interview with a person living in the US but ethnically from a different culture. It seemed extremely fascinating to get to know a...
A ceremony or ritual known as a “rite of passage” signifies a person’s movement from one group to another and involves a significant change in their social position within the community. Rituals of passage encourage a sense of renewal since they mark the beginning of a new phase in our...
Culture has many different manifestations depending on many features. At the same time, the conversation about culture is not so often raised in relation to public places, such as a bank, a grocery store, and a restaurant. These public institutions have their own level and cultural requirements that distinguish them...
In the modern age of globalization, medical workers are required to be culturally competent in order to provide high-quality service. A transcultural approach helps nurses adapt their clinical practice to the cultural differences of their clients. Due to the high presence of Filipinos among the immigrant population, this research is...
Comparing the customs of Americans and Norwegians, it is necessary to note a fashionable similarity feature, which consists of respectful addresses. In both countries, prefixes to the person’s surname are used, helping to address more formally. However, it is worth noting another fact related to the fact that Norwegians most...
Culture is a unique set of patterns, institutions, norms, and beliefs that allows each person to navigate society, live, work and achieve their goals. Each culture develops its unique vision of life, which is no better or worse than other cultures. However, it is easier for different people to fit...
“The Politics of Theorizing African American Families” by Shirley Hill is an essay published in the 4th edition of Ferguson’s book “Shifting the Center: Understanding Contemporary Families” in 2010 by McGraw-Hill Education. The book represents a collection of essays to deconstruct the notion of family, its evolution, and its relation...
Introduction Cultural practices vary greatly depending on geographical position. The advent of the technological age has shaped the world into one large community, allowing people across the globe to experience and critique new cultures. While the Nacimeran people share some similarities with conventional communities, the people’s focus on the human...
The definitions of race and ethnicity seem to be often confused, and usually, the line between them blurs, and people do not use the terms correctly. At first, there was no difference between these two concepts, and I believed that race implies specific cultural features and characteristics. However, over time...
Introduction The first participant is the school counselor: an American woman with at least an undergraduate degree and undetermined ethnicity (not Hispanic). The other figure is Elena, 13, from an immigrant family with many siblings, perhaps a first-generation student. Her family lives in California: Mexican father and American mother. Their...
Cultural rights are how individuals “grow and express themselves, their worldviews, and their shared meaning for their existence and development.” The broad benefits of cultural discourse, as well as the language’s diversity, are equally essential. Cultural diversity creates a richer and more diverse world, enhances diversity and develops human skills...
Introduction The attitude to death in the countries of the East is considered best of all in the example of China. This is because it is the country where the classical form of the cult of ancestors is the most developed. The Chinese funeral rituals and traditions are deeply rooted...
Zombies are a fantastic element used in popular media, such as films, series, and comic books. While they vary in many aspects, the core concept of a zombie is that of a living dead. They once were people whose bodies became reanimated after death for a particular reason. This happens...
Introduction The selected group for this analysis is the African American community. Members of this population are of the African descent and arrived in the Americas as immigrants or slaves. Having become part of the American culture, they live among other racial groups. A proper assessment of their social and...
Chinese guardian lions are national symbols of power and richness that protect people from evil spirits. While they represent real-life lions, they are frequently referred to as foo dogs or lion dogs. Chinese guardian lions are an essential part of rich Chinese history, but they first originated in Persia (Pang,...
The article tells about a relatively young field of science called cultural neuroscience. Begley argues that depending on the cultural context in which an individual developed, the brain fires different areas and functions in response to the same stimuli. In particular, the author emphasizes that these differences are observed between...
Introduction In the US, various cultural groups make up the population. African Americans are one of the major ethnic communities well-represented in the nation. The people’s norms and beliefs blend the West African and European cultures. The origin of the individuals is linked to the ancient enslaved people that came...
The article The Great Divide: How Westerners and Muslims View Each Other can be classified as one with a hidden meaning of cultural insensitivity. Pew’s choice of words evokes the bad memories that have long caused psychological torture to victims of extremism attacks. Given that the two religions have heard...
Eisenberg, in his work, identifies several types of modern Jews, mainly divided into secular and religious individuals. Among the secular Jews, the author notes the Zionists, who lead a way of life different from the religious one, although they are related to the Zionist creeds. However, they allow themselves not...
The Parallels Between the Classic Mountain and Sea and the Spirited Away Creatures There are parallels between the classic mountain and sea creatures of the seas and the host of spirit creatures that come to the spirit bathhouse in the animated film Spirited Away. In the classic of mountain and...
Arguments that overstate dissimilar nations’ proximity are often instrumentalized to provide justification for the annexation of territories and even military operations, which is a recent problem in Russo-Ukrainian relationships. This is the case for Vladimir Putin’s statements on Ukraine. Putin defines Ukrainians’ identity as the invention of the Polish-Lithuanian rulers...
I think that the concept of cultural relativism from Chapter 3 of “Perspectives: An Open Introduction to Cultural Anthropology” by Brown, McIlwraith, and Tubelle de González is one of the most interesting ones. It can be viewed as the main philosophy of contemporary society, assuming that individuals should try to...
In order to interpret and understand the text, it becomes crucial to identify the cultural values, priorities, and motivations of the author, linking them to themes that are considered relevant to the readers of particular cultures. The interpretations of a cultural text are the most valid when it comes to...
Regarding cultural competence, several points within National CLAS Standards consider culture directly. Firstly, according to the standards, all employees and managers are to be educated and trained in culturally and linguistically appropriate policies and practices1. Secondly, individuals should be offered well-educated and trained language assistance services. Thirdly, all policies, practices,...
Introduction Different cultures worldwide often have different ideas of how the world functions, which is why the phenomenon of cultural knowledge exists. Sometimes such knowledge can be reinforced through specific rituals based on cultural traditions or beliefs. A soul’s journey to a better world after death can be considered cultural...
Introduction For the existence and development of any culture, as well as any person, communication, dialogue, and interaction are necessary. In the process of the dialogue of cultures, there are changes in the forms of social organization and models of social action, value systems and types of worldviews, and the...
Chapter 10 of The Odyssey is a cultural text that captures the ideals of the time it was written and sheds light on how people saw bravery and virtue. Hospitality, a prevalent pre-modern social custom, is at the heart of The Odyssey and is a fundamental part of the ancient...
The history of the United States is varied and rich in unattractive sides. Unfortunately, the democratic ideals that circulate in society do not always correspond to the real state of affairs. Sometimes the gap between the ideal and the real world is so deep that only a few people with...
The social status of women in the Middle East is an important topic worthy of thorough consideration. Elizabeth Fernea’s (1965) Guests of the Sheik offers an insight into the experience of Iraqi women in the 1950s, and the later scholarly works provide information as well. A comparison reveals there is...
The concept of social work and culture in the context of the US is an extremely complex and multi-layered issue due to the growing diversity within the state. Indeed, the lack of cultural awareness is an unacceptable manifestation of ignorance in a country driven by diversity, inclusion, and variety. When...
Invisible disability is a metaphor used by people worldwide to describe chronic illnesses and conditions that are not visible at first glance but significantly affect a person’s lifestyle. Visual disabilities are usually less stigmatized than invisible ones because it is harder for people to understand them. People may be unaware...
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...
Introduction Each country, region, nation, and particular group of people represent a set of unique, individual, and inimitable traits and characteristics. Undoubtedly, certain people’s norms, customs, traditions, and orders represent some aspects of a general nature that have developed historically over many years. These are unshakable and eternal truths, which...
Most aspects of life will require guiding or influencing people or followers toward achieving a common goal. Leadership is the word used to define this statement, one of the most contributors to success in whatever one is involved in. a leader has to consider the diversity and the difference of...
Being an ally in Indigenous education means making a willing effort to learn about historic Indigenous issues and teaching other non-Indigenous people about them. Ward (2019) implies that it is normal for white people to remain ignorant of the lack of privileges for Indigenous people. Therefore, in order for the...
Culture has many different manifestations and forms, each of which has its own characteristics. One of the most significant is visual media and literary portrayals. These aspects have their own unique features that distinguish them from each other ((Flint 183). Hence, for example, the transfer of a character in a...
I have wanted to visit Calgary in Alberta province for a long time now due to its beautiful places. Firstly, I want to tour this town to enjoy its excellent outdoor activities and explore. Calgary is positioned at the convergence of the Elbow and Bow rivers, at the foot of...
Different countries have different traditions and customs when it comes to greeting or addressing others. There are many nuances that depend on the culture of a nation and its history (Khan, 2017). That is why choosing the correct name to use and to be addressed by can be sometimes difficult...
A central theme of the presenter’s talk was recognizing the importance of promoting cultural diversity as a critical social tool for ensuring the future viability of communities. Culture is indeed dynamic, and globalization processes are affecting it. Without assessing these integrative effects, it must be said that they can —...
The formation of the so-called American identity was a centuries-long process, which incorporated numerous struggles of the first citizens of the country. The conditions of their lives drastically differed from those of British people, and the loyalists on the new continent were experiencing significantly more challenges due to their attitudes...
When anyone mentions Colombian culture, what comes to my mind is the positive outlook of life that Colombians possess. I admire how Colombians often look at the glass half full, despite the rough situations that the people from Colombia have to endure sometimes. The main reason for this speech is...
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...
The following discussion post will examine the interactions between indigenous, colonial, religious, and commercial cultures of Early North America. Firstly, it might be reasonable to begin the discussion with an analysis of the relationship between indigenous cultures. The example of Tisquantum, who guided the Pilgrims on diplomatic missions (1620-1622), demonstrates...
Culture is defined as a path of beliefs and behaviors developed by a specific group of people shaped from generation to generation. According to Samovar et al. (2015), culture and communication work in tandem; that is to say, culture is communication, and communication is culture. Through culture, we understand why...
Different cultures worldwide have varying cultural norms that set them apart; it is what makes our planet colorful. Many people worldwide find it fascinating that most Americans do not take off their shoes when entering a house. These seemingly mundane issues that are part of everyday American (and other nations’)...
West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) is a cultural development plan in the city of Hong Kong. It aims to create a district that will combine both traditional and modern elements, making it “A Place For Everyone” (About the District). The project began in the 90s and was approved by the...
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)....
Country Background With a population of 127,276,000, Mexico has become the third largest country in Latin America (Cline et al., 2021). Climatic conditions are influenced by its vast size, elevation, and topographic diversity. Most of the country’s precipitation comes from maritime air masses, and temperature varies only by 5 degrees...
Mesoamerica is a cultural and historical unity. This term refers to a large historical and cultural region that unites a significant part of the territory of modern Mexico, modern Guatemala, modern Belize (former British Honduras), as well as such small countries as El Salvador, Honduras and part of the territory...
Trees are significant natural resources, especially among the Native Americans, since they have a critical role in building and shaping the way of life among the communities. A trail marker tree is a landmark used by Native Americans to tell directions they should follow when traveling (Gooley, 2017). In the...
Maya ritual and dance are inseparable and based on several principles. First, sounds and movements are indivisible and simultaneously convey the past, present, and future. Second, since an Indigenous majority has a long history of oppression and threat, their ritual dances often express sacrifice. At the same time, they portray...
The phenomenon of body modification can hardly be considered a recent cultural development, yet it seems to be among the most persistent. While other trends have emerged and vanished nearly without a trace, or transformed into something entirely new, the idea of modifying one’s body, particularly, being tattooed, has remained...
I believe cultural competence refers to one’s understanding of their own culture. Culture influences how children are reared, how families communicate, what is deemed normal or abnormal, how we deal with problems, how we dress, when and where we seek medical treatment, and so on. According to researchers, this field...
Author’s Background The article The Folklore of Small Things: Tradition in Group Culture was written by Gary Alan Fine and published in the Western Folklore journal in 2018. Gary Alan Fine is an American sociologist and author of various publications. Small groups and their folklore is one of the leading...
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...
Ethnicity is a complex social construct that influences personal identity and social group interactions. Although in contemporary American politics, political agents like to interpret ethnicity as just something that you are born with, empirical evidence disagrees with the strictly biological interpretation of the term. If we compare size estimates for...
In history, the Cultural Revolution was an organization started in China in 1966, mainly aimed at preserving the elements of Chinese culture and traditions. It also had the role of educating the younger generation about their cultural beliefs and practices. It was against the modern lifestyle that had cropped up...
Maori are a Polynesian people indigenous to New Zealand; the word itself means “ordinary” or natural. This is how Maori mythology refers to mortal people, in contrast to deities and spirits. It was only after the arrival of the white European colonizers in New Zealand that it became necessary to...
Geert Hofstede designed Hofstede Framework in response to the need to understand communication across various cultures. The framework is essential as it depicts the different effects of a given society’s cultural practices on the values held by the members of that society. The model also helps understand how various people’s...
Introduction By continually taking one of the leading positions globally throughout decades, China has always remained its strong influence on world history and its development. Ancient China is considered to be the carrier of the oldest extant culture across the globe. Moreover, its origin and implications still deeply pervade the...
Introduction It is important to note that cultural expressions play a major role in my life in order to reflect my beliefs, customs, and way of life. The given assessment of these elements will be centered around photography, religious traditions, and films. The former is reflected in the minimalism photo,...
There are numerous places affluent in cultural heritage, but Selma is one of the cities that is not afraid of the U.S. past dark chapters. More than a million tourists visit the local sites dedicated to the struggle for civil rights every year. The city’s landmarks contribute to an understanding...
The Importance of Intercultural Training Programs An efficient work environment requires good relationships between colleagues. This is why it is essential for employees to accept and respect each other’s differences and be able to communicate no matter who they are and where they come from. Intercultural training courses and programs...
The novel “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents” by Julia Alvarez presents the stories of four women from the Dominican Republic and their struggles with culture and identity. Both within their home country and while living in the U.S., the sisters encounter conflicts with family members, acquaintances, and strangers....
Mexican Americans are one of the minority groups residing in the United States. Regardless of the years that the members of this minority group have spent in the state, they are still subjected to discrimination and racism. This is partially linked to the cultural differences and varying approaches to values...
Introduction Libya is one of the North African countries with a larger economy. The state borders the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Niger, Egypt, Sudan, Chad, Algeria, Tunisia, Greece, and Malta. The nation spans 1.8 million square kilometers, and Tripoli is the capital city of the empire. Libya’s political structure...
“Aboriginal Australian” is an umbrella term that covers one of the two groups of the indigenous population of Australia, the other one being Torres Strait Islanders. It encompasses a broad range of cultures and communities, with languages alone numbering in the hundreds. With this in mind, it is clear that...
Introduction Immigration, the movement of people from their home country to another with the aim of settling, has been an inherent part of the human history. Throughout the years of human existence, there have been numerous mass migrations of small and large groups of people. Although the person entering a...
Culture is often defined in many ways, it refers to the beliefs, ideologies, customs, and social behaviors of a particular society. Africa is one of the rich continents that is rooted in the splendor of indigenous cultures. However, over the past years, these cultures have slowly eroded with evolution giving...
The significance of recognizing cultural barriers to effective communication, as well as the specifics and common aspects of several cultures that allow for building mutual understanding of the target audience. Thus, the integration of effective tools for communication between the group in question and the rest of the community will...
Disability is a state usually viewed as deviant by people without it and the community. Such negative attitudes are not necessarily the same as those held by people with disabilities and their families. Consequently, even well-intentioned professional counselors are subject to the impact of societal and historical attitudes concerning disability....
Cultural appropriation is often present because it lets people express love for the culture and prejudice against its representatives. For example, in the modern world, sushi continues to gain popularity in various countries around the world; however, many people still express a negative attitude toward Asians. Such harm as spreading...
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...
As American society grows more multicultural and globalized, the healthcare system is starting to integrate diversity and cultural humility into its core values. This perspective asserts that our cultural identities are heterogeneous and intersectional constructions based on history and the society we grew up in (Yancu & Farmer, 2017). Our...
Introduction Diversity creates an environment where people of different backgrounds constantly interact, which results in constant exposure to new ideas. Diversity at the family level comes in different ways, such as having foster children or members of different races. Since family is the primary social unit where members interact close,...
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 African American population includes all people with mixed cultural heritage and ethnicity. They originated from the slave trade which took Africans to various parts of the world, including south America, west indies, the United States, and Central America. The group is extremely varied, and interactions have been experienced largely...
Education is an important process during which a person gains knowledge, learns to interact, gets involved in culture, and adopts society’s values. When there are cultural prejudices in society, development and deepening knowledge on a particular issue can help gain awareness of the existing multiculturalism and the need to accept...
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...
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...
Hellenistic Empire The Hellenistic territory consisted of various dynasties, namely the Seleucid in the East, the Ptolemies in Egypt, Macedon, and Pergamon in Asia Minor. These empires were dominated by the Greek civilization after Alexander’s conquest. His reign and intention aimed at facilitating the spread of “Hellenazation” throughout the kingdoms....
Multiculturalism is the state’s ideological tool or the state’s domination technique in nationalizing, communalizing the people in Canada, and derailing various struggles for equality. Historians and political enthusiasts spent sleepless nights focused on assessing the validity of the statement. Some consider the rule of multicultural nationalism, communalism, and racism as...
There are many traditions in the United States Navy that have great significance for officers. One of them is connected with a white hat, one of the most iconic and famous symbols worn in the Navy. This tradition is called the burial of a nave white hat and related to...
Introduction In the present world, the term indigenous people is used to refer to those communities that have stuck to the ancient traditional customs. Each of these community practices unique traditions, and over time, they have continued to carry out their cultural activities. In determining their physical and cultural survival...
Frantz Fanon’s chapter titled ‘On National Culture’, from his book ‘The Wretched of the Earth’ relays the ways in which colonization created a distinctly dehumanizing effect on the colonized individuals and societies. Fanon coined the term, ‘colonized intellectuals’, which may seem slightly outdated but illustrates a class of cultured individuals...
The following summary reviews four significant articles that are dedicated to the theme of third-culture kids. Bonebright provides an article can be viewed as a significant insight into the topic. The author exhaustively explores this phenomenon appealing to the related reliable literature on the mentioned individuals. It is claimed that...
Introduction Liberal arts fields offer a distinct perspective on the world that other fields do not match. Professionals in natural sciences, social sciences, arts, and history all ask questions to gather information. Still, they may do it in various ways to enable them to study various facets of a subject....
Over the recent years, Hispanic population has shown significant development in the United States. Around 31 million people are recognized as Hispanics, constituting the biggest minority group in the country (Kagan, 2019). Hispanics in the United States incorporate any individual of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or...
People usually see Asian culture as significantly different from American or European traditions for example. Additionally, social structures, laws, and interactions are managed in ways different from those in non-Asian communities. Even some aspects of close or resembling nationalities’ traditions may seem odd; hence, non-similar foreign cultures are generally considered...
Introduction In the modern world, the level of urbanization is constantly growing. As the infrastructure develops, cities attract more and more resources and extend their borders. Metapolicies and, in general, cities with a high population density appeal to the creative class and to people whose professions are associated with inventions...
My interviewees were a family of three Huli men, all from different age groups. I picked the men from these age groups because I believed I would get a different perspective from each. Even though the culture has barely changed, the three were raised in different eras. My goal was...
In the burial of Meskalamdug, a peculiar bull-headed horn with the soundbox depicting four scenes was unearthed. The burial was considered the King’s Grave and dates back to 2550 BCE (Gardner and Kleiner 36). The meaning of scenes on the soundbox is not properly understood up to this date, although,...
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...
In 1963, there was the registration of the Vancouver Aboriginal Friendship Centre Society (VAFCS) as a nonprofit organization subject to the British Columbia Act. The VAFCS was offering quality services and programs to society for more than five decades. Since it chattered, the VAFCS has been moving its location due...
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...
An article written by Zeynep Isik-Ercan in 2017 for YC Young Children magazine and published in issue 1 of volume 72 on pages 15-22 is titled “Culturally appropriate positive guidance with young children.” This work is devoted to the interpretation and adjustment of teachers’ work, taking into account the cultural...
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...
Introduction In the context of present-day developments, it is common that people may get acquainted with several different cultures. Moreover, with the possibility to travel around the globe and reside at any point in the world, the beliefs, worldviews, and habits of a person may be significantly influenced by a...
This essay analyzes the nature of the relationship between Eveny, also known as the ‘Reindeer People’, and their spiritual doubles. The connection between these people and the reindeer that live alongside them is almost magical (Vitebsky). While the primary cause for this bond is purely practical, over time, it expanded...
In “Globalization of Missions: An Exegesis on the Great Commission (Mt 28:18–20),” Kgatle undertakes a fairly thorough exegesis on the end of Matthew 28 to establish its implications for proselytizing in the modern world. The author’s interpretation raises several main points regarding the Great Commission. These include the global nature...
Several individuals tend to take artworks and design for granted yet it is widespread in human’s daily lives. Artworks reveal the use of people’s imaginations and their expression of something special such as culture and other forms of lifestyle. This paper discusses three artworks namely the Standard of Ur, the...
Introduction In the current circumstances, the Algoma Multicultural Centre is in an unstable position to continue operating in the market. AMC does not have sufficient funding, lacks advertisement tools, and cannot receive support from the federal government and the insurance for the organization. The present drawbacks put a serious strain...
Introduction: UDHR and Acculturation The second article of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights is that regardless of race, gender, language, opinion, and many other things that distinguish people, everyone is entitled to rights without restriction (United Nations. General Assembly, 2). This article is critical when considering the process of...
Cultural diversity has promoted cultural bias in current society mainly because many people are culturally blind. Cultural intellects create an accessible environment by practicing acts of generosity towards people regardless of their differences in identity and behavior. In addition, diverse cultures create religious rituals, beliefs, and stories that explain life...
Introduction White racist campaigners protested in Charlottesville, Virginia, on August 21st, 2017, against the removal of a statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee. On the same day, James Field, a white supremacist, drove his car into a crowd of protestors, killing one and injuring many. However, the statue was...
Introduction Different ethnic studies and antiquarians contended that when people foresee the future it becomes useful to take a peek at the past and evaluate the present. Historians drew links from the current to past periods and generalized them as indicators of the future (Miller et al. 299). Such remarks...
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...
The ability to creatively express oneself is rightfully deemed as one of the defining characteristics of humans. Interpreting the objective reality through the lens of a specific culture, value system, and imagination, people have managed to create artworks that serve both aesthetic purposes and the ones of emotional relief for...
On September 17, 2015, the USA are celebrating a very prominent day in American history. It is the day of the signing of one of the most important documents – the Constitution. Thus, that date marks the beginning of the establishment of the state system of the US and the...
The Mayan civilization is one of the most ancient and advanced civilizations that existed in Latin America in pre-Columbian times. The Mayan culture is known for its advanced knowledge in architecture, space, mathematics, and astronomy. The developed culture, communication, religion, and art of the Maya have their impact on the...
Introduction The memorialization of events plays an important role in the history of humanity. Ever since the start of the first civilizations, our kind erected monuments, chiseled bas-reliefs, painted pictures, and utilized various other forms of art to commemorate victories, defeats, triumphs, and tragedies, into memory. At the same time,...
Death anniversary is one of the everyday rituals that every family practices in memory of their departed relatives. It has become an extraordinary occasion such that most families will go to the extent of spending fortunes to ensure they celebrate these occasions in the best way possible. Even though some...
