Culture Essay Examples and Topics

She then went on to the University of Iowa's Writers' Workshop and got a Master of Fine Arts degree, followed by the 1991 publication of short stories, including "Never Marry a Mexican," in Woman Hollering [...]

Therefore, Storey observes that the incorporation of the true meaning of the word culture as a way of life and culture should be in the form of 'signifying practices' named above.

Williams discusses the Marxist's ideas on the interpretation and discussion of the culture and disagrees with some of the raised views.

These include the meaning of multicultural diversity; brief theoretical framework of diversity; the aspects of multicultural diversity; the Impacts of Multicultural Diversity on organizational Work Groups; key factors that are significant in determining how successful [...]

For example, there were various activities used to illustrate this marking, and these would include invitation and welcoming of the bridegroom, exchange of flower garlands, presentation of the would-be wife, the ceremony of the sacred [...]

This dimension refers to the degree to which the people operating in that culture wish to work as individuals overworking as part of a team Masculinity vs.femininity. This dimensions refers to the extent to which [...]

The purpose of the essay is to clearly highlight the issue of intercultural communication with reference to language. Language is the first element that helps an individual to distinguish the cultural orientations of individuals.

Power distance is the degree to which power is shared evenly in a community as well as the extent in which the community recognize and accepts this variation in power distribution among itself; this is [...]

The value of culture in society is rapidly fading away as people continue to adjust to the patterns of modernisation. Modernisation, on the other hand, is the process of adopting new trends of life in [...]

Culture is an integral part of human life, and its significance may be observed from several perspectives: as a powerful means for people to adapt to the environment they have to live in, as a [...]

As the author and his family were living with them for 15 years as guests in the village, they had no choice but to abide by the cultural norms and traditions of the Kandoka people.

The different activities that people across the world engage in lead to the existence of different. When people develop negative impressions of the activities that their society undertakes they are said to be in a [...]

Thus, while recognizing the role that the specified cultural signifiers have for Asian American people in their attempts to retain their cultural identity, Ng also demonstrates the urge to introduce immediate change to prevent the [...]

For instance, looking at Japan from the Hofstede five dimensional models will give the most significant drivers in the culture of the country in comparison to other countries across the world.

Thus the current commercialization of the two holidays in order to make it more open as a celebration to people across the board.

One of the most significant pieces of art is the Nok art, a testament of the Nok culture. Discovery of the sculptures in 1943 indicate the use of iron, the practice of smelting for tools [...]

The report on the culture must broaden the audience's ideas about the country and explain some of the most respected traditions every Kazakh follows.

These are however just general views on what the American culture really is, the next section of this paper will go to the specifics, and zero in into the following factors that determine the true [...]

This research aims to examine the role of kinship in various civilizations, with a particular emphasis on the matrilineal community of Bijangi and a comparison to the American family.

The first aspect of the matter is people's activity in Japan and Germany within businesses as determined by culture and their habits and preferences in terms of distinguishing their work time and families.

The purpose of the research paper is to discuss cultural similarities and dissimilarities, challenges of acculturation, helpful patterns of behavior, and look at the featured culture through the prism of Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory.

The purpose of this paper is to describe the significance of the mead hall and its concept of community among Anglo-Saxons.

This essay will therefore focus on the roles the aforementioned forces have played in changing the culture of the Maasai. Moreover, tourism has resulted in environmental degradation which is putting the Maasai on the brink [...]

Spanish, Polish and Greek languages are also part of the oral communication of the people in America. The use of suffixes in Turkish language is very important and we can feel the grammatical functions of [...]

American food manufacturers should adopt a marketing mix to make their food similar in looks and tastes to those from Sudan to suit the immigrants and customers from Sudan.

This made the countryside look so different for me in regard to various aspects including the environment, the customs, the food taken, the values and beliefs among other things.

To answer the question of whether the University of West Indies can maintain the Caribbean identity and in its pursuit of globalization, the effects of globalization on identity need to be highlighted.

On the other hand, Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest population in the world and it has over two hundred ethnic groups who use different languages. Marriage is also important in the [...]

Additionally, the number of models is insufficient to explore the cultural aspects of the people, and lastly, the usage of questionnaires to study culture.

One of the countries that observe the impact of western culture on the life of the young generation in the United Arad Emirates.

Holidays and Traditions Despite the merger of American and Mexican cultures, the Mexican Americans have a strong sense of cultural identity and, as a result, they strive to sustain their original roots and traditions.

Michael Coe says that Oimec culture was the original culture and that the Mayan and the rest were dependent on it.

Every particular purchase is an element of the cultural system; the laws of this system are determined by the development of the culture.

Thus, the earliest form of civilization in Asia provided a system of interaction prompting harmonization of culture in the Asian society.

This holiday is celebrated with a lot of merrymaking and communal Thanksgiving as it is the day celebrated with an aim of showing gratitude for all the great things that life has given to a [...]

If one considers the image provided in the work with the work itself, one notices the detailed depiction of the life and activities of the protagonist.

They were important means of communication between the gods and the people and also legitimized the rules of the Maya kings.

The organization puts in place structures and practices to integrate cultural diversity. It challenges individuals to effectively respond to culturally diverse environments and enhances the realization of organizational goals.

Egypt is the origin of the earliest civilizations and has taken an important position in the Middle East as the connection between the Arab and Europe regions.

This research seeks to elucidate in depth the characteristics of the Korean American and Mexican American subcultures in regard to their social organization, lifestyle, culture and traditions as well as their political inclinations and the [...]

The community speaks the Kikuyu language. Kenya's Kikuyu people are the most popular and largest ethnic group.

The other main role of the authorized speaker from the man's side is to make the proposal for marriage, which is accepted. Members of the family and not the dating couple do the process of [...]

The main objective of these rituals is to establish the transition of a person from one stage of life to another and the transformation of their roles, duties, ways of thinking.

The primary activity in African initiation rituals is the celebration of birth, which entails presenting the newborn to the world through a traditional naming ceremony.

In the story, the earth had been dry for very long and it decided to send the vulture as a messenger to the sky.

The festivity of the "Day of the Dead is a concept that demonstrates strong respect for ancestors, the continued love for the departed ones, the strength of family relationships, and humor in death".

I liked the dinner not only because it was a very delicious, but also of the atmosphere which was during the preparation of the evening.

The culture could involve the way of life, the type of food, or even the type of clothes that the residents of the particular nation wear.

According to him that in the 1620s, there were about a hundred people who started to question the existing beliefs in the Church of England.

The relational determination in a particular society is a product of the role and function of power in a designated society.

In the end, we attempt to relate the relationship between each aspect and the developments in politics, economics and social lives of the Dominicans.

Trying to describe the differences between the countries, Hofstede managed to single out a few dimensions that allow us to understand the priorities peculiar for cultures. The choice of more precise ways to express thoughts [...]

The story illustrates this clearly through the narrator who represents the western culture as he has stayed in California for a long time and his father who represents the eastern culture.

Nowadays, greeting somebody can be acceptable in many variations; thus, if a person is polite and courteous when greeting someone for the first time or not, the answer to the greeting will also be polite.

In a bid to survive in such a market, it is crucial for the American investors to conduct a broad analysis of the cultural differences between China and the United States.

The Malaysian economy is one of the largest in Southeast Asia by GDP and performs well at the global stage. The main event in Hari Merdeka is the Merdeka Parade, which is a culmination of [...]

The Reservation of the Blackfoot Indians is the place of residence to over 17 thousand members of the given nation and spans 1,5 million acres.

The article by Gino Del Guercio "The Secrets of Haiti's Living Dead" tells the story of a man who comes to the village l'Estere to a woman named Angelina Narcisse, and introduces himself as her [...]

The national cultures of the United States, China, and the United Arab Emirates differ in many ways, and this can be seen in their respective power distance, individualism, masculinity, uncertainty avoidance, long-term orientation, and indulgence.

In Lithuania, aesthetic preferences are more noticeable in the historical style, while in the USA the modern one is more common.

The Day of the Dead, a feast celebrated in honor of the souls of departed loved ones, dates back to the 16th century, and its origin has been linked to the European colonial conquest of [...]

The main social behavior identified in George's work is ethnicity under which the 'inferior' ethnic groups are fighting to gain power.

Classification of countries is done based on the study of the cultures of the population of the country. One of these trends is in the classification of people, societies and even countries according to the [...]

One of the most interesting areas of study not only to the anthropologists but also to the modern and contemporary human race is culture.

In this society, the passage from one stage to the other involves a complicated exchange of gifts with other members of the society.

The Luo people are the indigenous people of Kenya living around lake Victoria, which lies in the western part of the country.

The Indian culture is based mainly upon the traditions prevailing in the times of Emperor Asoka and the secular rule of Akbar. In the Indian culture, the youth is supposed to show this respect by [...]

I was particularly impressed by the love and care among the family members and was amazed to see how the traditions and rituals were fulfilled with utmost care and attention, with special attention given to [...]

The circus in America, gives a detailed survey of the history of the American circus indicates that "the history of the circus is in many ways a microcosm of the history of America" During the [...]

Religion is an important in aspect in Dubai because it influences the lifestyle of the people and forms the foundation of their culture.

This presentation will overview one of such groups – the Pashtun culture and the challenges a nurse may face working with its representatives.

People's culture influences the type of food they purchase and the way they prepare it, which is a vital determinant of health.

The cultural heritage of the Middle Eastern countries is rooted in the deep history of humanity. The states of this territory almost entirely belong to the countries of the eastern part of the Islamic world.

The study of different languages helps one in comprehending what people have in common and also assist in comprehending the diversity that underlies languages, methods of creating and organizing knowledge and the several different realities [...]

Explaining the Decline in Popularity of Chinese Manhua Wong explains the decline in the popularity of Chinese manhua by explaining that as the popularity of manhua based in Hong Kong grew, this meant that the [...]

Impact of Culture on Life Experience and Belief System The interviewee explained that having been born in Sweden, where Lutheran is the main church, he followed the teachings of the Lutheran church.

Open endings and the absence of solutions to the problems were other characteristic features of the selected movement. The themes of pre-marital sex, distrust of authority, and materialism are present in The Graduate.

Another point that has to be made about the cultural appropriation of tattoos is the history behind some of the most renowned tattoos. The best example of cultural appreciation is Dwayne Johnson, who has a [...]

The rituals of the Nacirema are easily seen as unfamiliar compared to the American society; this view is caused by the sociocultural difference that exists in every society.

The utilization of elements and objects of non-dominant groups in a way that depicts a lack of respect for the original meaning, and lack of acknowledgment reinforces stereotyping and results in oppression.

An evaluation of the cultural differences between Taiwan and the US is conducted in an effort to develop a comprehensive understanding of the cultural variation between the two countries.

Of all the Chinese festivals, the Spring Festival has the greatest value to the Chinese people with its value equated to the value of the Westerners attachment to Christmas.

One side of the business card should be in the Korean language, placed neatly in a business card portfolio, and should never be written in the other person's presence.

In this article, Rodriguez has vividly expressed his views about the way the cultures of American people have changed over the years.

These artists incorporate the characteristic anime stylizations, gags and methodology in their piece of work to produce animations that are a bit similar to Japanese anime. The growing interest among foreign artists in anime is [...]

Currently, individuals are reconsidering what it signifies to be French, particularly in light of the European Union's expansion and the flood of immigrants.

Ann Hubbert of the University of Nevada argued that the healthcare profession must welcome and respect the existence of traditional practices, particularly the traditional Indian medicine, and recognize its role in healthcare and in the [...]

Sweet 16 on the other hand is more of an American tradition and, as the title implies, is a celebration of the girl's life as she reaches the age of 16.

I was mesmerized with the arrangements and the atmosphere of the city which was full with a colorful holiday spirit as everyone enjoyed the celebrations to their fullest.

An individual may think of the many discipline that humanity has to such as psychology, science and math and others that impact human culture."The humanities can be distinguished from other disciplines such as the social [...]

The process by which cultural traits and items are spread from one individual to another, either within a particular cultural setting or from one culture to another is known as cultural diffusion.

By examining how learning takes place between Asian Americans, it emerges that we are more intelligent than the rest of the population, in addition, it also emerges that the environment has something to do with [...]

In the UK, Spain, and Germany, the punk 'zines were in many ways the means of resistance to political and social turbulence.

Glassie's great attention and expertise in the field of folk culture greatly appears in his presentation of the book and the examples he uses.

In modern cultures, dressing controls and conveys a special message to the society. Dress code and modesty in the society should conform to the moral rules regardless of a person's religion or culture.

The following are some of the organizations that are concerned with cultural developments in Nigeria:- The African development bank is involved in major activities in the water sector and in sanitation projects across Nigeria.

One of the countries in which the customs of the original winter holidays were incredibly diligently combined with the Christian holiday was Germany.

The purpose of this essay is to make the contrastive analysis of such countries as the US and the Russian Federation according to the aforementioned model.

The purpose of this presentation is to explore the cultural patterns of the Chinese population, especially those relating to the perception of health.

While discussing the points in favor of arranged marriage, the writer does not seem to have taken a stand in favor yet he has provided evidence to show that arranged marriage is an outlet for [...]

The struggle for civil rights in America among the blacks also brought along the voting rights for the blacks in that though previously the blacks did not have the power to vote not only did [...]

Jefferson did this in a number of days and presented the first copy to the committee on the 28th of June.

The Yupik people, who have evolved a subsistence lifestyle and spiritual practices over centuries to survive in their environment, can be an example of this theory.

The ancestral home of the M ori and all Polynesians is the island of Taiwan near mainland China. One of the critical ideas of M ori philosophy is the unity of man and nature.

Key Terms: Traditional dresses, Indian fashion, saree, headgear Claim: Despite the inevitable impact of globalization and westernization, India is a country that could preserve its culture by wearing traditional clothes. It is normal to see [...]

The term culture refers to the norms and social behavior of a given community or group of people. Having the objects makes them feel brave and ready to act in the interest of the group [...]

The first key point is the understanding that culture is the framework of life and influences the aspects of life for every individual.

Thus, culture is a flexible feature of non-animal communities that penetrates their subsistence and helps to adjust to the surroundings. The last concept, civilization, is the consequence of the constant changes of the first two [...]

Science and art belong to one culture because they reflect discoveries and experiments of the modern era.in both of them, there is knowledge and academic disciplines.

The mass migration of people leads to the fact that the population of the country is constantly growing, new nations come, and cultures are mixed, forming the so-called "melting pot".

The aba or abaya is a piece of outer clothing that has gained the most of its popularity among the Bedouin tribes.

In the end, the conclusions are drawn to understand the significance of elderly and attitudes towards the aging process in each society.

Muslim men in polygamous marriages should be kind to their women. Nonetheless, many Muslim men are unable to comply with the rules of Islamic polygamy.

Constant awareness of one's sincerity of interest and intentions would work as a fuel to the dedication to adapting to another culture. This way, a person would be able to embrace the beauty and complications [...]

Oceania is a geographical region of the planet that is located in the central and western parts of the Pacific Ocean and is mostly composed of a large number of small islands and atolls.

The essay compares the traditional and nontraditional cultures of the United States. Therefore, the traditional culture and nontraditional cultures of the United States have distinct differences.

The author concludes the essay in the third section by revisiting the thesis statement and highlighting the various approaches used to develop attitudes that promote respect and tolerance.

Consequently, upon reflection, it is clear that efforts need to be undertaken to develop the emotional/motivational cultural intelligence component, especially in having confidence to deal with people from a different culture, befriending individuals whose cultural [...]

For example, in some cultures, funerals represent a time of feasting and making merry whereas in majority of cultures funerals represent a time of grief and mourning. Their different cultures enable them to tolerate the [...]

Over the years, the age-old designs of the traditional attires have been modified to reflect the changing tastes and preference in the contemporary society.