Culture Essay Examples and Topics. Page 11

For a manager working with a person from the Japanese culture, understanding how the cultural dimensions apply to the culture will help the manager to work well with the other individuals.

The effects of the cultural differences to firms especially those in the oil industry is far reaching, and goes from determining the employees a firm can hire to influencing the schedule of work because prayer [...]

Another difference between the two terms is that genocide is the systematic and widespread destruction of particular segment of the population or specific group of people, ethnic cleansing on the other hand is understood as [...]

The two Authors, Brodkin and Salamon, clearly introduces us to the discriminated groups and their origin in that, in both stories the victims are immigrants and they are forced to accept the ill treatments in [...]

Overview of Cultural, Economic, and Political Changes since 1997 Aimed at Enhancing the Creative Heritage in New Zealand The growing concern with cultural heritance of the world community has emerged on the threshold of the [...]

However, the history of the USA has come through the colonization and many people who now inhabit the continent are not the Native Americans.

The evolutionary perspectives of the African American community are mostly based on their survival from the period of slavery to the period of racial discrimination and segregation in America.

The most significant effect of globalisation rests on the notion that it has hugely affected the economic institutions of all countries in the world.

In the article, "The Cocacolonisation of Difference: Homogenized Diversity in 21st Century Cultural Practice", the author is talking of globalization and its effects, by using the word 'Cocacolonisation'.'Cocacolonisation', as the author employs, is a metaphor [...]

This could be due to the fact that the two clients are from different origins and the counselor in question could be familiar to the culture of one of them hence he was able to [...]

The inferiority concept here refers to the level of intelligence, degree of morality, physicality of the individuals in the social group and culture of the social group.

The surveys show that residents of Dubai and UAE expect the Expo to have positive effects on the local culture and multicultural relationships in the UAE with about 65 percent of the respondents encouraging family [...]

The humorous nature of this commercial might appeal to many cultures and people. In addition, the commercial has the ability to formulate a new ideology among men and women.

This is because it requires a comprehensive understanding of the cultural values of both the native country and also that of the foreign country in which you are supposed to carry out your business activities.

The assimilation of the cultural diversity occasioned by massive influx of immigrants to the United States in the later stages of 18th century is a good example of the melting pot concept.

Halloween was celebrated by the Celtic inhabitants to mark the beginning of the New Year celebrations. The Druids were the priests, and the educated class of the Celtic group.

The research by Hofstede was based on the analysis of the role of employee values in attaining the company objectives. This dimension of individualism versus collectivism identifies the degree to which the interests of an [...]

In kinship, it is important to note the Chinese society is largely male-centered and the man continues to occupy a dominant position in the family in terms of decision making, but "Chinese women are increasingly [...]

The scriptwriter and director of the film Terry George's aim, as he claimed, was to show people a love story of an individual in the midst of the conflict and make the audience to feel [...]

In order to design a diversity climate training model, it is vital to factor in the aspects of social circles, cultures, and background of members of the organization culture.

Based on an interview with a member of the subculture, the paper will discuss some of the terms used in the subculture, how its members dress and look, as well as how they act.

Whenever it comes to the study of philosophy, Gramsci who happens to be an author too, discusses the role of identity in the development of a world view and argues that in acquiring ones conception [...]

The first area is from the source to the table, where the history is clearly shown about the Asian, pacific American contributions to the food industry.

As a matter of fact, it should be noted that management in relation to implementation of the principles of cultural diversity will be important in terms of ensuring that all the respective agenda for ensuring [...]

Incorporating the specific features of the image of an Asian who is bound to accept the culture of the foreign country and relate it to his/her own, one can understand how hard it is to [...]

Jean Baudrillard commences his work on "simulacra and Simulation" by falsely attributing the quote, "The simulacrum is never which conceals the truth-it is the truth which conceals that there is none; the simulacrum is true," [...]

During his two-year stay in the country, in which he taught English speaking to his beginner class and Postmodern Literature to older students at the at the Guiyang University in the heart of China's mainland, [...]

Asian people are the best in wrapping presents as they put their souls in choosing a present and wrapping it to make sure that the receiver is satisfied.

In conclusion, it is evident that there was coexistence between theology, philosophy and science in the making of the Islamic civilization.

The purpose of highlighting these issues is two fold: to help shape the conceptualization of the term multiculturalism and to shape the ideological perspectives for this essay.

With this respect, managing diversity is core to the effective management of people within an organization, and it is usually relevant to the all the business processes and functions.

There is the quantifiable or rather measurable concept, which is social reputation achieved through ostentation and success in life, and the unquantifiable, which is the confidence of the society in a person in regard to [...]

Also, pop culture is the short form of popular culture and can be categorized as the values, language, attitudes, music and entertainment of the masses.

Since the advent of information revolution in the 1950s, the media is one of those industries that has undergone through a radical change so as to meet the current global demands as a result of [...]

Consequently, there are several theories that have been put forward to explain the mystery of the tomb. Certainly, use of scientific theories is reliable in the sense that they are based on observable facts.

As Yeh explains, this is mainly due to the reason that the intercultural interactions in history were minimal compared to the 21st century which is reason enough for the course not to be a part [...]

The diverse forms of art and music play an important role in Latin America's economic and political life. Art and music play a major role in the political and economic life of the Latin American [...]

To this end the research shall cover all elements of progress covered in both the historical development of the two art forms as well as highlight on the modern day challenges being faced by the [...]

The other value is cohesion in the group; a leader is the semblance of unity in any group or society, therefore, he or she must represent the will of the majority.

The report is a covers the effects that cultural diversity has on any business firm and how such diversity can be exploited to the advantage of the firm rather than being perceived as a problem. [...]

This spiritual thought led to the differences in the way s language is used in different cultures and the way in which the language reflects the culture and it's worldwide.

If culture shock is not negotiated properly, if one has to stay for long in the foreign land, the individual will remain homesick, alienated and very bitter Westerners visiting the East or Muslim countries inevitably [...]

Social learning theory is the theory that assumes that people can learn new behavior through observation and imitation of the social factors that make up the environment. Death is an event or condition that results [...]

What is more, the cult of cuteness at some point stopped to be a typical Japanese phenomenon, crossed the borders of the country, and started its journey all over the world.

From the outset, the story presents the lady as one with uniquely good looks such that her association with the emperor was constantly looked at with jealousy from the other women that the emperor associated [...]

Most of these studies focus on the major stereotypes held about the Chinese but forget to address the effects of these stereotypes to the Chinese students especially the ones studying in other countries.

The process of modernisation in Asia shows that it is quite possible for civilizations to embrace it while still keeping to cultural traditions.

The experience of attending the Mexican festival stretched my cultural perception as I discovered that Mexicans have a rich culture in terms of food, art, and music.

To adapt to the US culture and to the principles of interaction within the society, it is necessary to pay attention to the specific aspects according to which it is possible to characterize the social [...]

At the end of the training, Johns notes that learners should be able to identify some of the benefits and challenges associated with cultural diversity in the context of criminal justice system.

However, joy is also one of the most important factors affecting development of people's rituals and traditions. Other traditions and beliefs bring the joy of accomplishment to people's lives.

Culture is defined as "a system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that, taken together, constitute a design for living". For example, in the Chinese culture, the concept [...]

The following paragraphs provide insights about the culture of Dominicans and how a radiographer can blend with the people of Dominican Republic.

Having outlined the field of interest which is the notion of postmodernism in relation to popular culture, Storey observes the evolution of postmodernism from its origin to nowadays and makes the effort to define the [...]

The knowledge about non-verbal communication cues and the use of body language among individuals of various cultural orientations is critical in the health practice because clinicians and support staff who may be unaware of the [...]

Both the employer and employees must focus on the differences and similarities presented to the workplace. When there are intercultural relationships, the workplace is free of non-discriminatory instances and the management are able to support [...]

It had demonstrated that the democratic undertakings in the Western version are ideal and practical to the rest of the world.

The essay discusses the belief systems and practices of the Nacirema in light to the sociological aspects of culture, cultural relativism, and ethnocentrism.

Since cultural diversity has significant impact on the society, this project examines different aspects of cultural diversity in the United States such as personal experience, benefits, challenges, and the role of the media and individual [...]

The kinship system of the Inuit and its effects will then be compared to those of my society. The kinship system of the Inuit emphasizes the role of the men in their society.

In the eyes of the democratic western world, the violence is directly attributed to the oppressive political systems of the East.

The Hispanic population represents the largest minority group in the United States. Around one half of Hispanic residents in the United States were born in a foreign country.

The USA seems not to have personal culture as the number of immigrants who have come to the country has affected the cultural destinations of the Native Americans and now it seems that the whole [...]

The Cultural Revolution that occurred in China between 1966 and 1976 is one of the greatest revolutions that impacted on several aspects in China.

While the main event in the festival will be the softball tournament, the organizers of the charity softball and cultural festival hope to raise funds through several ways.

Loss of identity in the American community is on the current agenda due to the challenges of cross-cultural communication and social interaction.

This is despite of the fact that at the back of her mind she is accustomed to the home she knew and grew up in - Africa.

Owing to the fact that some ethnic clusters are smaller in terms of numbers as compared to others, there is bound to be ethnic prejudice.

One of the most vivid and memorable events in the Korean culture, the Korean Festival in Houston makes one dive into the Korean culture and understand the essence of the Korean dances.

This is because they are the reason for the mediocre lives of the ethnic minority. The only way to understand the experiences of the ethnic minority is by learning about these specific ethnic minority groups.

The public therefore, tends to relate the events in the show with this particular ethnic community; hence, causing a round of disapproval from the members of the community.

All the expenses of the marriage are taken care of by the parents of the couple. The reason why arranged marriages are encouraged among the Hindus is that there is utmost respect compared to marriages [...]

In the African case, ethnic conflict, in the political perspective, is a product of the struggle over power and resources. It is often assumed that ethnic diversity is the cause of ethnic conflict and political [...]

The role of the press in this dilemma is highlighted because the press eventually determines how nations handle redistribution and recognition issues. Siapera's account of the redistribution and recognition dilemma is easy to understand.

This article describes a sport or leisure activity within a particular group whereby the following aspects are keenly observed: the nature of the sport, its history within the group, the participants, the audience involved, elements [...]

Identity is a very important concept for the modern society as people often have to live in another country and adopt new traditions, but they need to know who they are.

Schwartz and Conley are of the opinion that all cultures have a history and a heritage which is passed from one generation to another.

A study to investigate the "influence of individual cultural orientation on the effectiveness and demand for auditing" carried out by Kachelmeier and Shehata revealed that, in situations of low anonymity, self-interest is likely to be [...]

Cultural relativism is the study of the part that values play in shaping cultures in different societies. It is clear that the values held by each different culture create the foundations of their moral structure.

While through different historical documents and fictional novels discussing the events of the mid 1960s and analyzing the fiction literature of the nineteenth century, it is possible to track the most important events happened in [...]

The sports culture portrays the excellence and contribution of the blacks as a whole and this has even increased their popularity in the media.

This paper explores the uniqueness of the Iroquois culture and the reason it is widely admired by many people in the world today. The different tribes in the Iroquois League helped a lot in the [...]

Personally, the highlights of the true meaning of birth among the Burkina Faso Dagara community, the kidnapping by Jesuit missionaries, the effort to indoctrinate Some' with the God of Christians, and his initiation when he [...]

It hence makes much sense to conclude this essay by attesting to the fact that for a fulfilling commemoration of the thanksgiving event, the satisfaction of almost all the human senses is deemed necessary.

The Haitian culture features the Spanish, American as well as the French music. The salad is provided as a supplement in Haitian meals.

The problems discussed in the movies and considered in the TV shows and newspapers were connected with the war battles with the representation of the life of the soldiers.

It is uniformly, if not more, essential to be capable of communicating using the general idioms and references of the culture which people of that culture practice. It is thus essential that culture literacy is [...]

There was a huge dance floor in the middle of the hall and a food buffet in the back of the hall.

The temperatures are higher in the south in comparison to the north. However, it is important to underscore the importance of the legal framework in reference to the role it plays in streamlining relations in [...]

The popular culture has changed the way people dressed and dressing the way most people on the music videos do is cool, no matter how irrelevant a piece of clothing is to the situation.

One of the factors that determine whether a question of honor leads to an honor killing is the relationship between Muslims and their community members.

The purpose of the paper is to establish the contribution of the case to the current popular American culture and art.

In this regard, the most effective way of fighting against racial discrimination was through political participation. In this regard, the most effective way of fighting against racial discrimination was through political participation.

Cultural imperialism on the other hand is considered as the situation where the western countries dominate the media worldwide and in the process exert a lot of influences on the cultures of the developing nations [...]

Generally, the culture of Japan is characterized by collectiveness where individualism is not usually a key concept in various practices in different sectors of the economy such as the education system, health care, and politics.

The settlement of the Europeans in Australia had superficial effects on the Aboriginal groups in the continent. The colonialists claimed that the main aim of the close supervision was to protect the Aborigines from the [...]

Given that rituals and stereotypes are a part of beliefs, values, and norms that society holds at a given instance of history, the use of phones in texting while driving has rituals and stereotypes associated [...]

In dance for instance, ballet is believed to be a preserve of affluent people in the society and predominantly white while 'break dancing' is believed to be a preserve of African-Americans in less affluent sections [...]

Indeed, many of the culprits of this dangerous practice are teens and the youth, ordinarily the most ardent expressers of popular culture in a society.

In the ancient period people adopted many cultural practices and the use of tattoos was one of them. Pilgrim tattoos also became popular in the middle ages, and it was part of the devotional tattoos.

This issue has been carefully examined in media that specifically focuses on the development and transformation of the counterculture which, in its turn, has provoked the expansion of capitalism, has introduced innovation to mainstream culture, [...]

It is not possible to separate Islam as a religion and the way one who professes the faith lives because it has been said to be a way of life.

In this regard, the concept of stereotype also influences social categorization and information sharing in the course of cross-cultural communication. One of the most effective ways to exterminate stereotypic and linear thinking is to change [...]

Due to overbearing variations between the internalized and foreign cultures, such individuals suffer from an allay of often negative experiences, including the strain and stress of adapting to the new culture, a profound sense of [...]

In the United States, although the official language is English, the regions that are dominated by Mexican American the use speak Spanish often compared to English.

Globalization is the main offspring of culture change and this is usually seen in the adoption of new cultures that are taken up the world over, the life styles of people through out the world [...]

In order for a nation to remain one, the people have to accept the diversity of cultures in the nation and appreciate each other's culture.

The Native Americans mostly reside on western states, south, and the mid West; this distribution reveals the outcomes of the historical pattern of settlement and relocation of the American Indians to the western and southern [...]

Due to the extreme suffering that the black slaves went through, and the fact that, the U.S.government took a very long time to apologize to the Black community; there has been numerous campaigns to compensate [...]

The continued colonization of the Mexican Americans in the form of low-wage jobs for the better part of the 20th century was met with resistance and protest by the Mexican Americans as they endeavored to [...]

Among other concepts, ethnic identity and acculturation have been pointed out as the most crucial in enhancing the understanding of cultural differences, particularly by social and psychological researchers.

In that regard, people should be knowledgeable in the traditions and moral principles of their family and the group they belong to.

As a member of a wandering band, Kumpania, which was part of the Gypsies, Jan Yoors stands the best chance to confirm or discard some of the claims that have been made about the Gypsies [...]

The Sunni and the Shiite are the two main Islamic groups, although the Sunnis are many as compared to the Shiite population.

In line with Takaki's writing on a "A different mirror", the Native Americans were as a result of settlements by people of various ethnic groups such as Africans, pilgrims and Asians in the nineteen sixties.

East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania is considered to be one of the most captivating galleries in the Spurlock Museum; it presents a lot of interesting and clear information that provides visitors with opportunities to [...]

For example, Oprah Winfrey, the media personality, producer, critic, and actress is considered to be of the richest African American people in the world.

S history emphasize on how the British colonies of North America were found and their subsequent growth, their gaining of independence in 1776 and the east to west growth of the U.S.

This is another issue that should be considered by people who believe that ethical norms should be assessed within the context of a culture.

On the other hand, the conflicts in the two American continents originate from the fact that the whites are historically known to have been the slave masters of the blacks.