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Introduction As I delve into the world of cultural artifacts and their themes, I have chosen two powerful pieces that resonate deeply with me. These creations not only encompass diverse avenues of creative representation but also traverse distinct epochs, uniting in their dedication to the enduring battle against racial inequality...
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 Culture shock, ethnocentrism, and cultural relativism are three essential concepts related to culture and its effects on people and society. Understanding Key Concepts Culture Shock Culture shock is something that happens when a person from one culture enters into a new culture that is new to them. It can...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
All features have specific target audience. Due to the specificity of the material in the text, the piece would be relevant to only a section of readers; people traveling to Dubai as tourists or traders. With this target in mind then, the article is able to address specific questions and...
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...
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,...
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...
Introduction As geopolitics and national politics take center stage in the modern discourse, various interests are being pushed forward and adopted. According to Kastoryano (2), multiculturalism is a general term that refers to societies’ interactions and experiences across languages, cultures, and geographical borders. In addition, multiculturalism encompasses the interaction of...
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 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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Cultural psychology theory and research emphasize the need of looking at racism not just in the mind but also in the environment. Personal discrimination is frequently defined as racism, but racial prejudice is also systemic, manifesting in the advantages and drawbacks of cultural objects, philosophical discourse, and organizational realities that...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Child development is a collaborative, vibrant, and unique process depending on the toddler. Every individual is unique, and as children grow, they adopt many things from other people and the environment that shapes their behavior and thoughts. Different cultures offer different inputs to children during growth, and this is the...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
Cultural works differ in shapes, colors, and tastes and represent anything meaningful to a nation. Many cultures are associated with a specific food that has become conventional long ago. Food is interesting to view from a cultural standpoint because it usually reflects historical events. Traditional American apple pie was chosen...
Swole Doge and Cheems have become one of the main memes of 2020. These Shiba Inu best describe the difference between generations and phenomena: Doge usually symbolizes a great past, while Cheems represents faded modernity. The dogs have already been immortalized in realistic 3D models – they have even been...
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...
Background Several centuries ago, particularly in the 17th century (in 1603), when a series of severe civil riots and warfare were undergone, a dynastic and military-related government (the Tokugawa shogunate) managed to stabilize the general sentiment among citizens. It was high time when the government fixed the political steadiness and...
For each work, a necessary aspect is the application of a particular literary theory. With its help, authors can have a clear idea of the problem that will be raised in the text and in which direction it is better to develop thoughts. A critical race theory (CRT) was chosen...
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 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,...
Stereotypes in many ways accompany Native Americans because of their origins, the most important of which has to do with communicating with nature and pets. The stereotype is about attitudes toward, and a particular love of, horseback riding. Traditionally, horses have been used for transportation since, in desert conditions, it...
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....
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...
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....
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Art produces its values through artistic activity and artistic assimilation of reality. The task of art and music is the cognition of the aesthetic, the artistic interpretation of the phenomena of the surrounding world by the author. Art enriches culture with spiritual values through artistic production, the creation of subjective...
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...
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 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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
In the article entitled “The Flâneur and the Aesthetic Appropriation of Urban Culture in Mid-19th-century Paris,” the author, Mary Gluck, discusses the term and attempts to disambiguate it. In her opinion, two distinct versions of the historical flâneur exist, the popular flâneur and the avant-garde one, and their relationships with...
The Importance of Cultural Awareness Cultural awareness is a fundamental element in the proper functioning of modern organizations since it promotes an entity’s vision and mission through the integration of an intercultural workforce. Essentially, the above-mentioned conception involves acquiring knowledge and skills about an individual’s way of life and that...
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...
The chosen artifact The artifact chosen for this project is the Haitian Flag. The description of the artifact The Haitian Flag is blue and red with an emblem on a white background in the middle of it. The selection of colors was conditional upon the local crop of indigo used...
Melting Pot Presented by Tateh in Ragtime Doctorow’s Ragtime literature is a historiographical metafiction’ in which real historical information and incidents from 1902 and 1914 are combined with fictional characters and acts. By intertwining stories of different Americans, particularly in terms of race and ethnicity, Doctorow portrays the melting pot...
Balinese wedding ceremonies are different from other cultures’ ceremonies and traditions, because they represent a unique combination of animistic, Hindu and Buddhist beliefs. Spirituality is an integral part of daily life in Bali, and royal families’ weddings are best to look at to see how different traditions mix together to...
