Exploring Apache Heritage and Its Significance in Native American Culture

A brief history of the Native American group A brief history of the Apache Heritage group Values of the Native American group Values of the Apache Heritage group The worldview of the culture Language and communication patterns: Native American Language and communication patterns: Apache Heritage Art and other expressive forms...

Comparative Analysis of European-American and Polish Cultural Heritage

A Brief History of the Cultural Group Chosen cultural group: European Americans; First Europeans in the US: Spanish; “Euro-Americans”: to emphasize geographical origin; Arrived in two large migration waves; Largest groups: German, Irish, English Americans; US citizens still call them “Whites” (“Euro-Americans,” n.d.). A Brief History of the Socio-Cultural Group...

Asian American Cultural Insights: Presentation and Community Impact

A Brief History of the Cultural Group (Asian-American) The largest wave of immigration in the 18th century. Immigration was met with prohibition laws. Some arrived as unskilled workers, others – as refugees. Later groups of immigrants were highly educated. The creation of a “model minority” stereotype. The fastest-growing minority group...

Native Americans and Navajo Heritage

History of the Native Americans Settlement in small separate groups Spread across the territory of America Struggle with colonizers for survival Participation in various military conflicts (Kiel, 2016) Victims of genocide and extermination Obtaining the right of autonomy History of the Navajo Heritage Migration from the northern regions Independence from...

Interconnection in Popular Culture

This essay considers the interconnected in popular culture. With globalization and commercialization of culture, every aspect of culture seems to be merged into one single realm. This essay illustrates that despite the commercialization and merging of cultures into a kind of global pop culture, much refreshing diversity remains. The diversity...

Cultural Differences: Kenyans, Malaysians, Chinese and Americans

In the process of socialization, human beings adopt a certain culture; culture is defined as commonly experienced attributes and traits that can be seen in a homogenous group of people mostly living within the same locality. Socialization tools are responsible for the passing of culture from one generation to another;...

Hispanic Ethnocultural Population: Immersion Project

Reflection Observation The population that I choose for my Immersion Project can generally be referred to as ‘Hispanics’. This population is best defined as such that consists of the US citizens (as well as illegals) affiliated with the Hispanic (Spanish, South-American, Latino) ethnocultural background, who appears to share a number...

Cultures of the Middle East

There are several distinct groups in the Middle East, ranging from political through religious to sectarian. Each of these groups has some distinct core values or principles that guide or inform its existence. These values justify its difference from the rest of the batch. There are various reasons why the...

Globalization: Cultural Fusion and Economic Impact

Introduction: Encountering a Symbol of the United States in the Middle of China It has been quite a while since the word “globalization” was a neologism. Becoming a part and parcel of the modern world, globalization seems to have shaped every single country, opening states for new relationships with the...

Cultural Appropriation and Its Ethics

Cultural appropriation is defined as the possibility of some cultural features to assimilate into another culture. Cultural appropriation may be explained as the desire of one particular culture to adopt the qualities and features of another one. Still, it would be better to refer the appropriation to the assimilation when...

Saudi vs. U.S. Cultures: Lifestyles, Religion & Women’s Roles

Personal Experience The United States and Saudi Arabia have different cultures and lifestyles. Remarkably, people, who live in the respective countries, demonstrate a range of diversities in their lifestyles. As a woman, who is a mother of four children, and a teacher, who traveled from Saudi Arabia to the United...

Chinese Culture, Society Language, and Religion

Introduction The cultures of the east have always intrigued me, especially that of the Chinese people. There are billions of Chinese people around the globe. China towns have been built wherever there is a significant number of Chinese people in the area. These towns are oozing with Chinese culture. The...

Exploring Canadian National and Cultural Identity

Introduction It is worth noting that many people consider the culture of Canada to be contradictory. They stress that it is based on a constant desire to differ from the neighboring country – the USA. Nonetheless, some individuals believe that both states exhibit varieties of common cultural heritage. In addition,...

The Dimensions of Cultural Diversity

Introduction Culture is the complex of concepts including customs, laws, morals, beliefs, etc. assimilated by a person as a member of society. The overall picture of social diversity is formed according to these factors. One of the manifestations of the dimensions of cultural diversity is behavior in the workplace since...

Summary of Part 4, Chapter 3 of Representation Book by Hall

Hall Reflection Part 4 of Chapter 3 of the book by Hall is titled “Captivating cultures: the politics of exhibiting” (184). It revolves around the concepts of knowledge and power and describes ways in which the former becomes the latter in the context of colonialism. People nowadays are used to...

Subcultures in “Smells Like Teen Spirit” by Ryan Moore

Thesis Statement Ryan Moore’s book contributes to the historical understanding of American culture by identifying the connections between macro-environmental changes in the United States and the formation of various youth subcultures and musical genres. As a rule, these two phenomena are studied separately, while the author attempts to highlight the...

Analyzing Miami’s Jewish Community: Diversity and Health

Introduction Miami-Dade County is characterized by a high level of population diversity. In the ethnically diverse environments, racial and cultural features affect individuals’ lives to a large extent, and the consideration of these factors is necessary for the adequate community health assessment. History For the given Capstone Project I selected...

Interviewing French, Chinese and Hispanic on Cultural Customs

French Cultural Rites and Customs The interviewed person is French. She states that an important custom or even ritual is getting together to have dinner. She stresses that inviting people to such dinners can also be regarded as a ritual. An invitation to a dinner should be seen as an...

Chimamanda Adichie on the Danger of a Single Story

Introduction “… and that is what people become…when they realize there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise” (Sarah Para 9). It is surprising to learn the high capacity of human being exposing themselves to the dangers of trusting and believing in one-sided...

The Batek Community in Malaysia: Cultural Behavior

Introduction The Batek of Malaysia represents a group of people from the Semang dialect that lives near Lebir River in the Kelantan State, Malaysia. People from Semang are characterized by physical feature of Negros origin, which are inclusive but not limited to noses that are flat and broad, curly hair,...

The Sabbath: Observances, Food, and Prohibitions

What is the Sabbath? What does it commemorate? When does it begin and end? The Sabbath is a day of rest that commemorates that day in the book of Genesis when God stopped creating the world because he thought it was already complete. It normally begins at sunset on Friday,...

“The Spirit Catches You and You Fall” by Fadiman

Introduction Differences in cultural outlooks are a reality of modern living, especially about health approaches. While some cultures have embraced sophistication as a solution to health issues, others choose to turn to simple traditional remedies. This reality is a running theme in Anne Fadiman’s book, The Spirit Catches You and...

Cultural Competence in Social Work: African American, Asian, Caucasian

Human service professionals and social workers are required to offer quality support to people from diverse backgrounds. Failure to focus on the cultural differences of the targeted people can result in injustice and ineffectiveness (Murcia & Lopez, 2016). Cultural competence has, therefore, emerged as a powerful concept that can empower...

Cultural Awareness, Sensitivity and Competence

Introduction The 20th century has seen a steep rise in the levels of diversity on a global scale. Due to the increase in the number of cross-cultural interactions and intensity thereof, the necessity to develop an in-depth and intrinsic understanding of other cultures has emerged (Holland, 2017). Indeed, without the...

Cultural Reflections: African, Caucasian, and Asian Encounters

Past race relations in the United States continue to encourage many citizens to interact positively with individuals from other cultural backgrounds. This practice makes it possible for them to appreciate diversity, empower one another, and make decisions that can meet their needs. The paper presented below gives a personal reflection...

Culture Wars in the USA: A Thing of the Past

The Author’s View The book, under consideration, dwells upon the so-called culture wars in the USA. The author stresses that there is not such a process in the US society, as culture wars ceased to exist in the early 2000s. The author notes that now Americans are more concerned with...

Human Diversity at Risk Populations: Challenges and Solutions

The composition of people from different cultures is called cultural diversity. Cultural diversity defines the component of an organization with social connection (Audrey, 2013). The underlying effect of cultural diversity is evident with human diversity at risk populations. The article evaluates the correlation between human services and cultural diversity. The...

Interview Insights: My Husband’s Uncle’s Cuban Heritage & Faith

The family member that is being interviewed for the assignment is my husband’s uncle. He is a 77-year-old male who was born in Cuba. He came to the United States when he was 52. His parents were also born in Cuba, but they chose to live there instead of coming...

Intercultural Communication in Global Leadership: A Review

Abstract The paper provides a review of the article “Why Culture Should Be Cool” published in the print and online versions of The Economist in 2013. In addition to the summary of the key points mentioned in the article, the paper also provides the reader’s reaction to the claims made...

Chinese Values and American Individualism

A Brief History of the Cultural/Socio-Cultural Group Chinese immigrants were first introduced as railroad builders in the American West. Due to an increased influx of Chinese immigrants, the Chinese Exclusion Act was issued in 1882 (Chinese Immigration and the Chinese Exclusion Acts, n.d.). It suspended the immigration of Chinese laborers...

“Media, Culture, and the Meanings of Hockey” by Lorenz

Critical Analysis It should be noted that many Canadians are fond of hockey, and they consider it a symbol of their country. It is not only a kind of sports but also a lifestyle for many fans. Hockey Night is one of the most crucial events in the sports life...

Cultural Competence: Self-Reflection and Professional Growth

Cultural competence involves a great deal of self-examination in relation to inner beliefs, biases, values, and preferences. Throughout this course, we have covered material on how cultural competence is embedded in various professional disciplines. However, it is up to the professionals to be aware of their individual levels of cultural...

Racial Socialization and Its Impact on the Life of the Local Community

The importance of analyzing one’s heritage lies in people’s need to understand their culture and compare it to the customs of other people. As individuals learn more about their families and behaviors that are unique or inherent in their communities, they can find that their personal values and habits were...

Engaging International Audiences: Comparative Analysis of Kenya, Australia, and the USA

Training to the international audiences requires the consideration of multiple cultural and social differences. The success of training largely depends not merely on the subject content but also on the mode of communication with the targeted audience and ability to meet their interests and cognitive needs. Kenya The logical guide...

The Legend of La Llorona and Its Versions

Legends play a significant role in the culture of every country. Historically, such stories were used to transmit certain moral values to the younger generation and served both for educational and entertaining purposes. Therefore, it is believed to be interesting to get familiar with some legends that still affect the...

Sports, Music, and Arts for Modernization

Over the last decades, a new culture has emerged and spread all over the world. This new culture has replaced the pre-modern or traditional cultures of some communities or countries in some cases, while the cultures of some states have been transformed or mutated. This evolutionary transition which has affected...

Chinese and Japanese Cultural Differences

Culture refers to customs, beliefs as well people’s practices. It encompasses their source of livelihoods as well as the immaterial phenomenon that they pass on from one generation to another. Culture is dynamic and this applies to all the societies in the world. For our discussion, we will be handling...

Adapting Healthcare: Embracing Cultural Competence in Patient Care

Introduction The world is continuously evolving and changing. Apparently, these changes and evolutions affect all sectors of society, which include the healthcare sector. Over the recent past, the healthcare sector has experienced numerous changes, which affect the nature of service delivery in healthcare centers. Some of the changes include the...

Ball Culture’s Cultural Significance as Explored in “Paris Is Burning”

Did Paris Burn in Vain? The tolerance and acceptance of minorities into society is always a tough process. American society has witnessed several successful occasions when the outcasts have gained their right to equality. Saying that you are gay today is a much less risky feat than it was, say,...

Social Struggles in Urban Areas: Gentrification and Displacement

This section of the book explores the nature of social struggles that are faced by individuals who reside in urban settlements. Some of the key factors that have contributed to social strife of urban dwellers include forced displacement or transfer of populations, gentrification and urban renewal. Loisaida and the Mission...

Hispanic American Cultural Group: Diverse Ancestry & Rich Heritage

Overview The Hispanic American cultural group is comprised of individuals of different ancestry. The group includes the Mexican, Colombian, Rican, Neomexican, Guatemalan, Cuban, and Dominican. The Hispanics consist of a group of Americans who originated from Spain (Census Bureau, 2015). Hispanic Americans speak the Spanish language. The Hispanics occupied the...

Stages of Grief: Acceptance of Death in Diverse Cultures

Death is an inevitability, and sooner or later every human being is put to face it. Grief comes together with death, especially when a loved one dies. The depth and scale of grief depend on the psychological stance of the grieving person: the reaction can be stoic or destructive. However,...

Health and Cultural Practices Among Hispanics: A Comprehensive Overview

The Hispanic ethnic grouping (also known as Latino Americans), refers to a group of people who are defined by both their linguistic and cultural origins. Hispanic Americans originated in Spain and other countries in Latin America. Hispanic Americans are made up of a wide range of other ethnicities, including Chicanos,...

Subcultures and Reasons for Their Existence

Introduction Each person living in a society is a part of its culture. This is inevitable; whether we want it or not, we learn from what surrounds us and adopt other people’s habits and manners. However, there exists such a phenomenon as subcultures; members of subcultures are a part of...