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We are all product of our own culture. Our actions, our thinking, our perceptions of the world and of things around us, our own habits and traditions are culturally-bounded. From the moment we were born, until the time of our death, culture is the invisible cloak that gives meaning to our world and gives us a constant self-identity.
With several versions of the Waltzing Matilda song, a famous work of literature created by Herb Wharton has gained popularity among critics, as the approach, Wharton made in translating his so-called “true story” of the Waltzing Matilda, was enhanced by its short story format. Also, it succeeded creatively in analyzing the story’s connection to reality and history.
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St Petersburg remained the stronghold for cultural imperial Russia, but control was always exerted exclusively from Moscow. The Soviets extracted heavy war reparations from the areas of Germany under their control, mostly in the form of machinery and industrial equipment. The Soviet Union consolidated its hold on Eastern Europe.
Thesis Statement: multiculturalism is one of the most vital means of warranting the, almost biological need, of human beings for cultural attachment, the need for one’s identity that reassures them of their origin and yet often invariably leads to a global phenomenon called racism and loss of identity.
The highest odd branch of Islam is to believe that there is only one GOD and the lowest is to remove the harmful objects from the road. Shyness is the branch of Islam. .It means Islam appreciates everything from a little good deed of a person to a big one. It had rewards for everything that is considered to be good morally and ethically.
The migration of Filipinos to the US was basically determined in the past and at present by the desire of the US for cheap and efficient labor, a desire in keeping with capitalism’s exploitative character and racist framework. Many Filipino-Americans have absorbed the dominant US culture, which prevents them from understanding the realities behind their own migration experience, decolonizing their thinking, and developing their unity with all poor people of color.
The media comes across in the different forms and manifestations-print, electronic or new media technology; and each medium has its own unique mode of fulfilling this objective. The strengths of the different media in putting across the same viewpoint may be different and also produce varied impacts.
Mass society as involving global production and standardization, generating an almost irrepressible shift to a mass culture dominated by the mass media and Hollywood. This involved the soporific pleasures of a superficial culture, and the exploitation of a rootless and uneducated public, which consequently became indifferent to the standards of great art.
Dante and Giotto’s presentation of the Arena Chapel seems to share a common dramatic feel. A viewer who stands in the Arena Chapel will view, above the chancel arch, God the Father as he sends Gabriel to the Annunciation. Then, on the west wall, the Last Judgment demonstrates a divine intention to the final closure.
The introduction of incentives to the cultural industries. These include the tax incentives and tax concessions. Having an increase in the consultations between the private and public bodies in the making of policies that are related to culture. In regard to this, there should be a training of the relevant officials on the particular cultural industries.
The Japanese traditional clothing today has become to represent Japan’s cultural identity. The word kimono or wafuku means simply “Japanese style clothing”, and is used to differentiate this style of attire from yofuku, which is the Western-style clothing Japanese prefer to wear today
Vivaldi was considered a pioneer and earned the ire of his contemporaries and a pamphlet attacking his style although his name was not mentioned, had been circulated. Nevertheless, Vivaldi’s popularity also earned him a prestigious position as Maestro di Cappella of the court of the prince Philipp of Hessen-Darmstadt, governor of Mantua.
The researcher of this essay aims to analyze society and fashion in the age of postmodernism. The keyword of the post modern was radical perspectivism. The postmodern subject floated in a universe that was at once open and without foundations. The fluidity of postmodernism seeped into areas considered to be impregnable till then.
Suttee is a Hindu funeral custom in which the widow becomes a sacrifice and immolated alive with her husband on the latter’s funeral pyre. This act is said to be voluntarily done by the window as an act of utmost devoutness. However, suttee is believed to have been often forced on the widow by prevailing social pressures.
As contemporary photographers continue their ongoing dialogue of the difference between photographs as documents and photographs as pictures, I believe that Mendieta’s photographs can be defined as a document and as a picture both. A document is defined as a bounded physical representation of the body of information.
The term Renaissance is originally a French word whose literal meaning is rebirth, has been applied metaphorically to a wide variety of phenomena ranging from an experience in the life history of an individual to the characterization of a culture of an entire epoch.
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In fact, the US is the most valid example of a nation that has prospered and thrived despite its diversity. Though the US is a multicultural and multiethnic society, its inherent diversity has in no way hampered its growth. Some of the most affluent and prosperous nations have been traditionally and historically multi-ethnic.
Then let's sing it, dance it, write it, paint it. Let's do the impossible. Let's create something transcendentally material, mystically objective. Earthy. Spiritually earthy. Dynamic." Thus spoke Aaron Douglas, a painter and one of the foremost exponents of what has come to be known today as the movement of Harlem Renaissance in African-American culture.
I stood alone, hands behind my back, and tried not to attract any attention. Being an international student, of the Muslim religion, and white, there seemed no better cultural immersion experience than to attend a black community church of a religious orientation very different than my own.
The researcher in the essay aims to analyze the phenomenon of fashion and culture. Fashion is literally supposed to percolate down from the top, and to be unquestioningly adopted by the bottom as the sermon from the high lords and ladies of fashion. Paper also discover a concept of fashion in interesting terms.
This researcher of this essay focuses on postmodernism and modernism. As centuries went by this term was used to specifically describe present times also including what was new. In the nineteenth century this term was used to designate “modernism”. Modernism is a new genre of human excellence in thought.
Patrick comes from a family of four children who all reside in the United States. We both have similar educational aspirations as we hope to pursue Masters degrees in different fields. I intend to pursue a Masters degree in business management while Patrick plans to pursue a Masters degree in sports management.
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Perhaps one of the fundamental issues which are involved in the development of cross-cultural teams pertains to the attitudes amongst Chinese regarding cross-functional work. Owing to high uncertainty avoidance (as per Hofstede’s dimensions), the Chinese tend to stick to the confines in their own departments.
The food and meals culture in Britain is quite distinct from the other nations. The country has a tradition of having three courses per meal with an entre/starters, main course, and dessert. Usually, the Britain breakfast consists of meals like pancakes, omelet, pies, coffee, porridge or broth. Lunch and dinner consist of three courses as has been mentioned above.
British and Western Europeans were the sole providers of “literature”. Cultured people were “elite”, so anything readily accessible by the masses was not a part of culture. This meant that even though cultured texts, music and art were available to everyone, only the most cultured could truly understand them, if they even read them.
It is displayed in the Metropolitan Museum in art gallery number 124. The medium-sized dried papyrus is brown color. The torn pieces have given the papyrus its irregular shape. This particular reed has both minor and major texts on both the back and front of the papyrus but some of the writings inscribed are not visible due to its old age.
The conclusion from this study states that the western cultures, as presented by the civil wedding witnessed in this context shows a great disparity with the cultural provisions on marriage in India. The observer was keen to not such differences as the willful acceptance of marriage by partners represented by love in the American context.
Wealth distribution refers to the proportional ownership of the net value of the stock of owned assets, including land, housing, privately owned productive equipment, consumer durables, bank deposits and other financial instruments. The People’s Republic of China has experienced a surge in the expansion of its middle class.
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In sociology, a subculture is defined as a culture within the broader mainstream culture with different values, beliefs, and practices. This concept explains the behaviors and beliefs of some social groups in the world. Subculture defines different elements such as where people live, ethnicity, religion, profession, or shared interests.
A set of silverware was limited to the elites or the nobles as it was a source of a high extravagant lifestyle. With the passage of time, people started to buy the silverware set for their homes when the concept of fine dining becomes more homely. It was during this time when fork with three or four points was made.
Numerous scholars specializing in other academic and professional disciplines recognize that the hip-hop culture is a subject that is worth academic and professional attention. As a result, many modern day scholars are engaging in research activities in an attempt to understand the origin and the characteristics of the hip-hop culture.
Consequently, in this study, the cultural analysis is exhibited of the home country Portugal and the host country Australia. People from various countries in search of work move from one country to another and face the difference of culture. The cultural difference of Australia and Portugal is wide depending on several aspects.
People believe that mobster life is all full of roses and fun, getting everything you want in life, but the Godfather movie gives a totally different dimension to this perception. The movie gives a picture of vicious tribal loyalties, violent neighborhood conflicts in Brooklyn and a form of fierce retributions to deal with the enemies of the clans in the form of revenge to meet every affront.
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According to Kittler and Sucher (2008, p. 63), ‘the perception of power or power distance can strongly influence communication patterns. In low context cultures, where individuality is respected, power or status is usually attributed to the role or job that a person fulfills. People are seen as equals, differentiated by their accomplishments.
The trend of outsourcing production facilities to South Asian economies grew and therefore, the labor demand experienced an upheaval as well. The corporate sector decided to manage the challenge by engaging the woman. The Muslim females were not permitted to leave their homes in the name of Islamic values.
The classic critical evaluation by Berger has gained popularity as an explanation of the typical male gaze. According to the critic’s thesis, women are viewed by men for pleasure and in turn, women become submissive to this objectification. Berger’s famous work and ideas further draw attention to the relationship that exists between social class and oil painting subjects.
The work of art in Islam communities began in the 7th century. However, Islamic art is not just limited to the expression of the religious view of Muslims; it is also used in teaching about various aspects of life within the Muslim community like wealth and social differences. The Muslims settled on lands that had their own artworks and traditions.
The author of the text comments on different cultures perception and provides the ideas that concern this topic. For example, Huston explains the difference in her culture and that of the Kazakh culture and though there are differences that lead to confusion and conflict, knowing the difference in culture and religion gave her more experience in knowledge.
As the paper outlines, to elaborate on his point and the effect an individual can undergo due to changes in family and public language, Richard Rodriguez describes his experience as a young Spanish boy who had little or no knowledge of American English. He connects his family language problems to the school or public linguistic lack of confidence.
Culture is a learned, shared and symbolic system of beliefs, values, and attitudes that influences and shapes behavior and perception. In other words, culture is intangible which is formed through refinement over human behavior over a period of time that resides in the learned behavior (A Baseline Definition of Culture, n.d.).
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For the author, the extravagance of serving boiled egg in gold ware and spoon during the reign of Queen Victoria still depicts a certain existential nature of food choices, even among individuals in contemporary time. Clarissa Dickon Wright possessed such a classic illustration of historical accounts of how the food was chosen by the ruling class.
Students in high school are within their teen years and this marks the beginning of adolescence. As a common factor among the majority population, adolescence should be the focus when structuring all activities. The administration must acknowledge that the students are at a point in their lives where peer pressure is at its peak.
The orient’s cultural practices are sidelined instead of them being embraced. Everyone takes the western character which is deemed to be colonialism. They use imagery of the Asian countries and the Middle East; create romantic scenes which they use to abuse the Asian culture so much that it irritates.
The problem with establishing a team environment in which organisational members are representative of dissimilar cultures is that there may be disagreements about how to approach such conceptions as risk adoption, what is considered to be effective and appropriate communication style and language
This research tells that Tianxia is a notion embodied by the Chinese that literally means all under heaven and is integrated within the Chinese moral or political thinking. The reason for the emergence of Tianxia as a powerful tool for international relations is because China is an emerging powerhouse both economically and politically and therefore, it cannot be ignored in the world scene.
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In ancient Greece, birthing rituals were based on superstitious belief. The room in which the mother would give birth would be checked for knots, which were believed to delay or prevent birth. Once the mother went into labor, she would crouch over a birthing stool where two midwives would massage her stomach and a third would be waiting to catch the baby.
Organizational researchers have traditionally used deterministic and universal values at the starting point, yet the emphasis on the need to go beyond these dimensions has increased in the recent years, that is suggestive of the integration of anthropological perspective of culture into the organizational literature.
Globally, across cultures, marriage is viewed as a cultural rite of passage that brings together two parties involved in a new social union. Universally there is an overriding goal of marriage which is regulation of procreation. Anyone considering marrying from another culture should have well calculated the cost of cross-cultural marriage.
Culture also encompasses beliefs and moral values, traditions and laws that define a given community, country or a given group in a given area. Cultural diversity may also be very varied in a region with high levels of immigration or emigration.
While identifying these differences, Barna also appreciates the important role that the differences in intercultural communication play in the world. Nonetheless, the article identifies these stumbling blocks to intercultural communication as the primary challenge to diversity. In line with this, I strongly agree with Barna.