Culture Essay Examples and Topics. Page 2

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.

In her study What is ethnicity and does it matter, Kachan Chandra attempts at defining the phenomenon, and she does so very successfully by introducing the religious influence onto the process of ethnicity shaping into [...]

The film Motherland, which is African-owned cinema, represents the glory and majesty of Africa and at the same time calls for unity, self-determination and the rebirth of Africa.

In Japan, it can be proved by the fact that the name Japan is written in the Chinese Kanji and not the Japanese Katakana or Hiragana.

In this view, observation of Islamic beliefs, norms, values, and traditions enables people to understand the Saudi Arabian culture and adopt it.

The current culture and traditions is rich and varied representing the region's customs has an overlap between the western culture and the eastern culture.

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 [...]

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 [...]

Notice that the source of the creatures that he placed on the earth is his sacred pipe bag, and the symbol of interpersonal harmony and harmony with all of creation is the sacred pipe. In [...]

Chinese and American cultures are two of the world's oldest and most influential cultures. Chinese and American cultures also differ in terms of values and beliefs.

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 7th Century marked the beginning of the implementation of trade and tax measures as defining elements of the Muslim state as the centralized empire began its transformation into a nominal confederation.

In such a society, the meaning of life is reproduced in the context of individual commitments and personal experiences instead of viewing the role of life as to provide a benefiting value to the entire [...]

The woman's finger was tied in the joint with some string for half an hour, thereby numbing it to lessen the pain of amputation and cut off the blood circulation.

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

This diversity is evident in their music, fashion, cuisine, visual arts, cinema and literature and due to the propagation of the same through the media; the American culture has today become the pedestal through which [...]

It is possible to agree with Adorno that it is this radical disjunction between the subject and the objects that are made through him but not by him that is the key factor in the [...]

Isfahan on the other hand is a smaller city with a population of just 500,000. Furthermore the traditional culture is still alive in this city and most of the people here are very religious.

This means that the male gender is dominant in the community, and authority or leadership is inherited from one family or clan, and the problem of one household is the problem of the whole community.

As a leader, the best way to be sure that the benefit of having diversity and overcoming the challenges is by promoting synergy.

In this study, the researcher will compare and contrast the cultural rites of passage among the Egyptians and that of the Hindu.

What leads to generalisation of honour culture is the broad consideration of the Arab world. Therefore, accuracy of honour culture in the Arab world depends on a given context and circumstance.

However, this is not the whole list and there are many religions which are pursued in small regions of the area.

The entry of Irish immigrant in Cape Breton began after the discovery of the island by John Cabot in 1497, this also saw the influx of other communities such as Scottish, French and English in [...]

Christmas in those parts of the world that celebrate it, represent a time when families and acquaintances remember one another, meet and celebrate the birth of Christ and the approaching end of a year.

In an effort to understand ethnocentrism which is defined as, the tendency to believe that one's cultural beliefs and their culture's ethnic values to be superior to others.

It was discovered that teenagers in suburban centers often come to the mall out of boredom and spend their time there mainly as a place to go. In conclusion, Kowinski argues that the mall has [...]

In the bracket of protection, the man is responsible for catering to the family's needs, including the basics and luxuries, to ensure the family lives a comfortable and enjoyable life.

Henceforth, this case study will consider the example of a girl who belongs to the culture of American Indians and Pacific Islanders and at the same time has problems with cultural identity.

As in the case of the US, the migrant communities actively participate in the political, social, and economic activities in America and do the same in their homelands.

Just like other cultures of the world, African culture is reflected through its folklore, the tales that have profound meaning and give insights into the belief system and norms of the African community.

During the rule of the Chinese Emperor Cheng, the scarves were a part of the military uniform and were worn to demonstrate the rank of the military personnel in Croatia in the 17th century.

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 Classical and Hellenistic periods in the development of ancient Greek sculpture present a completely different approach concentrating on naturalism and movement.

It is crucial to learn mental flexibility, disposing of the dual dividing concept - good-bad considering the world as a unity of all forms and states.

God sacrificed Jesus to wash the sins of people and get rid of the iniquities and curses on the earth. From a Christian worldview, I could easily identify topics and teachings of the Christian religion [...]

As regards air circulation, it should be pointed out that Bedouins often made a vent-hole at the top of the tent; naturally, the major effect is achieved through the fabric, but this vent-hole serves some [...]

In order to avoid further spread of consumerism and its influence on popular culture, the government should introduce change to the education of children and their parents.

In the 19th century, Okinawa ceases to be the subject of the Satsuma clan and acquires the status of a Japanese prefecture as a part of the program of imperial expansion.

Taylor states that the Western world dominates, and that is, should recognize the cultural diversity in the framework of their civilization, and beyond.

The most popular of the two dialects is the Kurmanji, it is the language of communication for most of the Kurds today.

Puja is one of these rituals, and it is performed on a variety of occasions including the festivals of Holi and Diwali.

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

Owing the varied nature of the constituents of this culture, there is a large and continually expanding evolution of the Indian culture especially as regards religion, beliefs and societal values that is quite influential to [...]

The focus is also on the relations that exist between the youth and the society, as well as the factors that shape youths identity in terms of culture.

The most recent guesses as to the number of communes were in the low thousands. There is no doubt that publicity in Time, Newsweek, and Life encouraged the growth of the communes.

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

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

Given the aforementioned reasons, this is possible to convince people that pre-arranged marriages can be admitted as culturally permissible, and the concept of cultural relativism is an objective tool.

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

From the inspirational perspective, diverse people will be motivated to spiritually enrich their personalities since they will see more individuals with the same appearance and type of behavior.

The article The Marketing of Heritage largely compares the approach of different parts of the world, including the West and North, to each other in the use of historical heritage and the creation of traditions.

Before delving into the specifics of the common Western themes, it is important to understand what is meant by a cultural narrative in the first place.

The name guqin was developed in the 20th century, and a prefix was added to the original name Qin to mean ancient and distinguish it from the other pianos. The instrument also defines the philosophy [...]

According to an interview in The National involving Juma'a al Batishi, a retired diver in the pearling industry, "on the first day of Ghous Al Kabir, the voyage crew and their families would participate in [...]

High in power distance, low in individualism, moderate in uncertainty avoidance and masculinity, and high in long-term orientation.

Cultural awareness refers to the level of a person's comprehension of the practices and traditions that guide him in relation to other backgrounds, particular cultural values, and health attitudes.

Introduction There is probably no phenomenon or event that has as many focused views of researchers from around the world as a culture. It is this phenomenon that enjoys increased scientific popularity as anthropologists, sociologists, psychologists, and philosophers seek to understand what culture is. The diversity of research positions is justified by many accents that […]

Through the whole story, the readers may see that under the pressure of life in Chinatown, and especially under the pressure of financial struggles, the members of Ona's family engage in practices that are disapproved [...]

The result is a melting pot of culture but, most importantly, a fusion of cuisine that is not only a great addition to the world's culinary arts but giving joy to the people of the [...]

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 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 [...]

Food in Chinese culture, especially the meat and vegetables is served in bits that are small enough to pick up with a chopstick.

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 settlements of the Moorssalc people are traditionally found in the suburban areas of the United States, the realm of the local educational establishments.

The author is extremely ethnocentric because he is very judgmental of the values that are important to these people. The laptiso is a hospital, and a shrine is a bathroom.

In such a way, the objective of this paper is to analyze the crucial milestones of Islamic culture and civilization in relations to its achievements in the fields of both sciences and humanities.

So, the difference between the two viewpoints mentioned above is the fact that relativism rests on the existence of different sets of abilities defining intelligence while universalism points to the homogeneity of talents. It goes [...]

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

The introduction of sheep in this part of the world has proved to have had a great impact on the Navajos.

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.

In order to achieve this, one should engross himself/herself in a given culture, reside with the inhabitants, participate and learn their way of living in the best way possible. This creates a desire in every [...]

They also emphasize the importance of love and respect for self and others. In general, hipsters do their best to express themselves and be themselves.

In fact, the author's own identity is slip into two which helps the audience spot the difference between the Native Hawaiian people and the foreigners that disrupted his ancestral lineage.

The Egyptians faced lions, panthers, and jungle cats in the woods. In Ancient Egypt, cats were an embodiment of the sun god.

The proposal looks at the personal experiences of a small group of international students living and studying in London, utilizing first-hand accounts of how they make sense of their university experiences abroad and integrate them [...]

The specifics of it lie in a distinct drawing style which is only seen in anime, and the characteristics of the genre in terms of how different things are depicted in scenes.

With the above background, the researcher focuses on analyzing and evaluating the concept of cultural appropriation in the community. People from one culture may copy the other culture on their clothing hence leading to appropriation [...]

In turn, the Internet as a way of collecting and transmitting information is included in the structure of modern culture as its most crucial element.

Culture formation is usually stipulated by the need to transmit the acquired knowledge to generations to promote their survival and the development of relationships within society and with nature.

The massive migration from the Caribbean to the UK is one of the incidences that illustrates the mental conviction of the former colonial subjects that they perceived themselves as British.

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.

The Korean-American population is among the fastest growing race group in America's Asian community because of the string of immigration in the 1800s and subsequent importation of laborers to the Hawaiian plantations in the 1900s.

The purpose of this paper is to analyze and compare the Maldives and Sri Lanka in terms of market entrance possibilities for a small UAE jewelry company and suggest a preferable mode of entry.

This is part of the reason that there have been different NGOs that have been established to step in to help people to secure a visa and migrate as they move around the world and [...]

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 [...]

Due to the value allocated to religion by the Americans, it is assumed that most of the Americans are religious and therefore it's rare to find Americans confessing of their unbelief in religion which is [...]

Much of what we know of ancient culture is brought to us in the form of stories; either the stories of the descendants of the stories of outsiders.

Scratching is a technique which in hip hop culture is used to gauge the expertise of a DJ, as he is expected to produce new sounds simply by moving a record back and forth while [...]

The preservation of individual family traditions is an important component of the cultural heritage, and the desire to follow certain customs and pass them from generation to generation emphasizes attachment to family values.

It is important to gain respect and authority to escape from alienation. For instance, it is important to respect other cultures and traditions.

The traditional culture of the land is defined by the beliefs in the supernatural powers that form startling information on the history and culture of the communities.

The universality, principles, the craving, the art of practice, significances, depictions and morals of falconry is similar among the practitioners in all the countries albeit with negligible differences.

The very sick patients in the community are taken to the Latipso where they are expected to receive treatment from the most famous medicine men.

Saudi Arabia is a Middle East country located at the tropic of Cancer and is found in the Northern and eastern hemispheres.

Using illustrations, the author discusses various aspects of material culture in manner that does not deviate from the main objective of the book which is to show the reader that consumption is part of culture [...]

To understand the management of cultural diversity in the hospitality industry, the following areas are discussed, the reasons for managing cultural diversity in the work place, the benefits of managing cultural diversity in the work [...]

In the 1980's the anime spread to other parts of the world including the western world where it has continued to grow in popularity.

One of the concepts of face in Chinese culture is that of losing face. This paper set out to argue that the concept of face in Chinese culture complicates intercultural communication.

The chronological order, chosen by the authors, allows the reader to analyze the history of China from the Shang dynasty until the ruling of the Ming dynasty, and the beginning of the Jiang Zemin era.

Residents of the country have their origins from all the four corners of the world. The subsequent arrival of the Japanese and Middle Eastern immigrants increased the racial diversity of the country.

Thus, Jehovah's Witnesses differ from the other religious groups in rejecting the concept of Trinity and hell, in discussing Christ as one of God's sons but not as God's Person, in rejecting Christian holidays, in [...]

It is observable that the ongoing intervention of external powers and the creation of the state of "Israel" in 1948 have harmfully contributed to the unsteadiness situation in the Middle East on many fronts. The [...]

Perhaps, lack of this information is to hide the miseries of the past and assist the Asian-Americans to concentrate in the positive part of history.

It is important to note that the struggle against cultural stereotypes and prejudice is a universal one, and many people are judged by the color of their skin, the language they speak, or the area [...]

Oral tradition is still vital in ensuring that the stories and culture of people are preserved and shared between generations. Technology is a medium that facilitates the capturing and sharing of oral tradition.

Frederick II was an Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire who had a complicated relationship with Jews and Muslims. The article focused on how Frederick II treated Jews and Muslims differently to maintain a balance [...]

They were located in the regions covering the Yucatan Peninsula, modern-day Guatemala, Belize, parts of the Mexican states of Tabasco and Chiapas, and the western parts of Honduras and El Salvador.

Cultural research is often done to understand the dynamics and perception of a particular topic or question that may help improve government policies and boost businesses' marketing strategies.

In the video, one could see how people sing, dance, play the accordion, cook and eat pancakes, play team games, such as tug of war and king of the hill, and build a fortress out [...]

The level of development of civil society is the main factor in the formation of democratic values. The phenomenon of multiculturalism as a policy of integration is the opposite of the model of assimilation.

The connection between ancient Greek architecture and modern culture in the United States is evident because of the presence of similar constructions and continuous use of terms that originated from that civilization.

The main barriers that reduce the effectiveness of interactions are the differences in cognitive schemes used by representatives of different cultures 1.

The books The Nabati Poetry of the United Arab Emirates, Trends and movements in modern Arabic poetry, Modern Arabic poetry: 1800 - 1970; the development of its forms and themes under the influence of western [...]

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.

The notion of cultural cruise control is widely present in the corporate culture of the multinational corporation, and especially, it is highly prevalent in the entertainment and social media industry.

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 level of perception of multiculturalism is very high in contemporary society due to the generation of people that avoid prejudices and seek more information and experience.

The modern-day term 'celebrity' is dated back to about 1850, the time of the rise of mass media. The audiences of celebrities are an active and interactive social group that is served by the media [...]