Culture Essay Examples and Topics. Page 7

Culture is collective programming, a system of meanings and notions, which are shared between the members of one culture group and are used to construe the world around them.

In addition, most of the people do consider Saturday as a day of teaching the young and youths in the society the importance of adhering to society aspects.

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 relevance of Hegel's philosophical and psychoanalytical approach is seen through his effectiveness in addressing the themes, connected with perennial problems of human thought.

Urban told the people that Jerusalem was covered with blood of Christians and that this war would free the land that was rightfully theirs and that it must be taken back in the name of [...]

Overall, the play Peach Blossom Fan and the film The Last Emperor shed much light on the important events in the history of China including the fall of emperorship and the historical developments that occur [...]

The paper has a cross-cultural setting and this justifies the appeal to an earlier authoritative study that compared the cultural experience to the expression of basic emotions.

Official Name: Republic of Ecuador Area: 272,046 square kilometers Official Language: Spanish Currency: US dollar Capital: Quito Largest City: Guayaquil Regime: Unitary presidentialconstitutional republic Constitution: August 10, 1998.

They exerted their influence in beliefs, culture, economic and political systems of the Mi'kmaq. The increase in population led to killing of animals and suffrage in the Mi'kmaq community as well.

In the first lines of her poem, Shihab Nye speaks about eternal things such as the water in the river that is well-known to those who swim in it and the loud voice that is [...]

The maintenance of close relations to the homeland in terms of religion, believes, and culture helps in the understanding of history in relation to Diaspora communities.

This object is always of red color which is very important because of the meaning of the red color in the eastern culture.

Culture influences not only the way of communication but the vocabulary of the language. Acculturation is the process of adoption of the customs, beliefs, and attitudes of a majority cultural group by a minority one.

This is a tradition to them and it is done by the Hopi women. The Hopi basketry is a symbolism of tradition connecting the past, present, and future and specifically reflects their religion and agriculture.

Visiting of the historical and cultural museums is the integral part of the enrichment of your knowledge about the way of life of certain cultural groups.

Of course, it is extremely problematic for any individual to be aware of all the details and traditions of the foreign culture that he meets.

Introduction In this article, Nir Avieli from the National University of Singapore discusses how traditional and ethnic food are tied to ethnic identity. The author provides deep insight on Chinese and Vietnamese festivals and the ethnic context of dishes served at the feasts. He also points out the greater influence of Chinese culture and the […]

The influence of these factors on the cuisine development is analyzed to understand how Hokkaido's cuisine was in the past and will be in the future.

American literature is an important element not only of American culture but also of the world's heritage. This fact makes American literature one of the most important elements of American culture organization.

The researcher has to consider the framework, work of art, as well as environment of the themes and their relations to one another.

According to the Arabia culture, it is the responsibility of the womenfolk to seek for an eligible bride, after which they would contact the bride's mother or sister for an alliance. In most of the [...]

These movements and styles developed as a result of a special vision of the world common for Japanese people who are known for their devotion and tender affection to nature and its beauty, and the [...]

The knowledge and skills of embroidering, making ceramics among many others are a heritage that is taught to coming generations. Embroidery happens to be among the most significant conservative pieces of art and craft that [...]

Of course, people from various cultures know something new communicating with the representatives of another culture on the one hand and the stereotypes which are like labels attached to every culture hamper communication between people [...]

The Middle East culture is connected to the hookah, the Native American cultures use pipes, and the Canadian culture is linked to cigarettes.

Winter states in the beginning that he is not unbiased toward the Arts and Crafts movement, and yet his article gives a lot of thought to the weaknesses and failures of the movement.

And I think that Berlin's split during the XX century has also influenced the music that was produced and written here: in its core, it reflects the differences and similarities between the East and West.

Such were the Aztec and Mayans in the Americas; such were the Indian tribes and the many native tribes of Australia.

The main thrust of cultural relativism is the recognition of the equality of cultural values created and attained by different people.

The story of the Tower Ravens is a beautiful tale speaking of the ravens as the guardians of England. The image of ravens and crows in human culture is diverse.

The point of his work is showing the connection between material culture the society produces and uses and the cultural background which can be traced from it.

An individual creates and uses the world of things and the world of ideas that revolves around him/her, and its role is the role of the creator, and its place in culture is the place [...]

Culture is acquired and learned as a feature of a society and it is highly unique to a specific group of people.

In conclusion, gun control, discrimination and the healthcare sector are one of the many issues that the United States struggles to tackle.

The questions of identity, cultural belonging and safety in the conditions of the collision of different socio-cultural views lead to the complications in socialisation and integration of the immigrants, especially young people.

In addition, Saudi Arabia is a high-context country, which is vital to consider in economic, political, and social fields independent of the communication sphere.

When it comes to cultural differences, there might be a thousand and more nuances that need to be considered in order not to offend the other party in conversation.

The focus of this paper is to analyze what part of the Martinique culture prevails and how the history of the region is covered by various sources.

Being a member of this community, as well as a sociology student allows me to examine the Chinese Canadian subculture from a functionalist point of view, and to evaluate its influence on the members through [...]

Changing the focus to that one of the daily lives of ordinary citizens, the art of the Chinese culture during the Han Dynasty era allowed introducing a significant amount of diversity into the artistic realm.

The wrong choice may result in a decrease in the quality of treatment, patient health-threatening, and moral distress of employees. As a nurse leader, I would encourage the employees to respect the cultural background and [...]

As a leader, it is critical to comprehend how relationships between leaders and followers may be impacted by each of the cultural dimensions developed by Hofstede.

The success of Holy Trinity Oktoberfest convinces of the importance of such cross-cultural events for the sharing of knowledge between people from different cultural communities.

Many Japanese practices have been adopted in the western world due to the popularity of the culture. Among the many cultural practices of Japan, karate is the most practiced one outside the state.

The main goal or objective of this strong program is to develop a benchmark theory that describe and understand the impact of specific cultural variables on leadership and organizational processes and their effectiveness.

Cosmology can be defined as the cosmic structure around particular people that is represented by some fundamental scriptures, and Quran is considered to be such scriptures for Muslims.

The Transnational Tamils in Sri Lanka are a section of Tamilians pushing for the creation of an independent Tamil-dominated nation in the north and east of the country.

In this case, the child may prefer the culture that mostly determines how he looks, if the appearance makes others love to associate with the kid, but if they abuse the kid because of the [...]

Apart from performing magic, a shaman is an individual selected on a spiritual basis and who is highly trained and has power to communicate with both the living and the dead, hence at times referred [...]

The city forms the railway terminus of the Perpignan trains. The city is at the center of the Pyrenees.

Green Gift group; why are the locals against or in support of the plan; what are the issues in conflict between the locals and the council, the green Gift and the council, the locals and [...]

However, regardless of the integral nature of haiku for Japanese culture, the history and origins of its appearing are interesting enough The meditative nature of haiku verses is closely linked with the essence and significance [...]

The idea of Islam is significant in the description of Arab nationalism and usually extends beyond education. Domestic and outside rivalries threaten the idea of Arab nationalism despite their pride in history and language.

The whole idea surrounding around the Kongo cosmogram was highly destined to give a reflection of the world that is found in both male and female.

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 dance is the part of religion and culture, it is the vision of the world. The notion of a character in Yoruba culture is also an of humans' inner development.

In order to continue my observations of the patriotic leitmotif of the article about America's 1950s, it is important to draw your attention to the predictions made in the writing about economical progress that has [...]

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 [...]

Civilization, on the other hand, refers to the transition of these cultural ways over generations to complexity and modernization. Because of the increased population, people developed the art of agriculture to avoid long distances in [...]

It is important first and foremost to understand the meaning of the words myth, culture and historical context. As a result, the generations that come in take and accept it as their culture.

The Hourani are also known as Aucas; a term which means "the people of the jungle" Since a higher percentage of the population were fearless warriors, the Hourani are war-like people.

In this regard, the society has the implications that there is a mixture between different cultures, and through this, the different mixed cultures are amalgamated with no existence of any sort of intervention by the [...]

This was not the first introduction of Confucianism to Japan - Confucian studies had of course been pursued in Japan since the sixth and seventh centuries A.D.at the latest - but never before had the [...]

To portray the events of the twentieth and the twenty-first century I want to create a virtual time capsule that will be buried at this point and opened many years later.

America happens to be one of the countries in the world that consists of different kinds of people including, the most dominant blacks and the whites and as a result, there has been a rich [...]

It is through the culture that we construct, or give and take, meanings associated with the social and material world. Subculture is a part of society that shares a certain pattern of beliefs and values [...]

It is the significant package of inner values, and norms basically believed by groups of people in the world or regions and the recognizable effect those values and norms have on individuals outward characteristics and [...]

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 aim of this paper is to look at change and the processes involved in bringing a cultural change. As such it is normal for people to recognize the need for change and participate in [...]

Multiculturalism is the practice of recognizing the existence of diverse ethnic and cultural groups in the society. This is because all the citizens have a right to own property and hence the gap between the [...]

For instance, if the two cultures had in the past interacted in a negative way, the poor culture directs all the blame to the well up culture.

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 [...]

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

For a proper understanding of other cultures, it is realized that one has to acknowledge that the term 'understanding' is just but a matter of degree that would inform the judgment.

The ideology is further supported by the fact that the poems reveal that the immigrants viewed America as a source of opportunity and equality.

Culture is one of the main factors that differentiate human beings from other animals and it is a culture that informs the beliefs and behavior of individual members of society.

The major theme of this ethnography was to come out with factors that were possibly contributing to the wiping out of the Ainu and their culture.

50 years after the end of the war, the effects of the war have continued to influence the Japanese culture and have also affected its relations with other countries.

The continued stereotyping nature of the Sopranos show continued to hurt the Italian people ethnically. The continued generalization of the Italian culture, therefore, continues to worsen integration even in the modern world.

Acculturation is of the view that contact may promote or stifle social alterations in the culture of a society. The idea of alternative medicine which is widely used in the west also originated from the [...]

Wan et al in the perceived cultural importance and actual self-importance of values in cultural identification limits the definition of values to conceptions of what is preferable, desirable, or important.

Viramma's understanding of the world can be seen through her understanding of the past, present, and future, as well as men, women, and family, faith, belief, and spirits, good and evil, body and health, work [...]

He argues that human beings resist diversity and that this will continue to be the case for many years to come. People who are similar to the ones who live in a neighborhood will move [...]

He points out that multiculturalism leads to harmonious coexistence between the diverse ethnicities in a country as every minority and religion is respected.

This paper will attempt to investigate the origin of culture wars and Australia's involvement since early 1990, its relation with the struggle between Keating and Howard, the Media's role in promoting a focus on culture, [...]

It can also be perceived as the culture of the majority of people in the united states of America.culture can either be liked by a given group while strongly be opposed to another faction of [...]

The key elements of the issue are improper treatment of Colonial Traditions Inc with the Townsends. Besides, the delay of making of the order due to some external factors of the manager is terrible.

They vary from one part of the world to another, and bring an almost unique flavor to the region that they belong to, shaping the lives of its people and their sense of culture.

The style of leadership theory promoted in western countries such as the UK and the US, it is impractical in eastern block nations like China and both the Koreas unless modifications are made to accommodate [...]

Although it is clear to me that facts of Britishness exist in all three media sources listed above, I understand that it has different sides and is shown as a mixture of cultural peculiarities, breathtaking [...]

The discussion of the concept of culture shock experienced by most travelers is the main aim of the current report. As a rule, the four stages of culture shock are applied to those people that [...]

Mostly a handshake is used to show the kind of relationship that one has towards the other and the desire for them to participate in communication or a deal that is being made.

Visions, dreams, insight and knowledge comprise this world view as well as transcendence of time and space, metamorphosis, and the role non-human. Shamanism has become somewhat of novelty and is prevalent only in many indigenous [...]

Their major aim is to recruit and retain a high-quality military and civilian workforce that is capable and representative of the American society and this discussion outlines how they get and retain such a force."Between [...]

Cultural Diversity is the multiplicity in human society in terms of attitude, social norms and customs. This results in a reduction in social solidarity and inhibition of social capital over the short run.

The way society behaves in a specific place is different from another place."It can be argued that cultural diversity may be vital for the long-term survival of humanity; and that the conservation of indigenous cultures [...]

Touching issues of morality and self-justification are distinctive features of Chinese literature."Suspicions of immorality or amorality are hard to dispel in discourses devoted to the delineation and judgment of beauty", outlines Wai-Yee Li in his [...]

In this novel, the young energetic people move to the city to look for work that is not available in the villages they were born.

Frank Thomas through the book also talks of the failure of the democrats to change strategy and save the state from the plight of the conservatives. According to the book, the problems of the state [...]

However, it is interesting to compare it to the story which took place at the dawn of the cultural and sexual revolution in Chinese society.

The presence or absence of natural resources in different parts of the world has influenced people's perspective of their understanding, usage and allocation of natural resources.

In his article "Race, Space and Class: The Politics of the SF Film from Metropolis to Blade Runner", David Desser had made a perfectly good point while stating: "...the themes and techniques of such films [...]

"We will have to repent in this generation not merely for the hateful words and actions of the bad people but for the appalling silence of the good people".

Chinese restaurants and groceries are very common around the world and the increase is notable in America. Ashish: there was a great opportunity in the US and still is to establish a healthy eating food [...]

In attributing the disaster to a supernatural cause, normal occurrence to them, these societies' techniques of coping will encompass physical, behavioral, and conceptual mechanisms.

I want to designate the place of such areas as South-East Asia and Africa in terms of historical analysis. It also states the facts of why South-East Asia and Northern Africa play a significant role [...]

Millions of individuals from all over the world travel to various parts of the world just to experience and appreciate the diversity of the world's various cultures.

The article also seeks to give a detailed elaboration of the concepts and methodological approaches that can be taken in the quest to address the issue of interethnic systems while putting emphasis on the critical [...]

However the core of this study is to create the understanding and description of cultures just like sociologists and anthropologists; that cross the hidden boundaries of cultural difference in their perception and interrelation with the [...]

With the rise in diversity and the focus on the cross-cultural dialogue, the importance of acknowledging cultural values has risen.

This paper seeks to show that free primary education in the Dominican Republic has only served to maximize profits for private school enterprises as well as to illustrate other underlying factors that could have led [...]

On the other hand, the active involvement of the mother in the child's life as well as the nature of the father's occupation were found to act as mitigating factors to the quality of the [...]

Many scholars were trying to penetrate into the holiness of Gypsies traditions and rites and to feel the air of freedom.

On the one hand, one of the merits of the book is the choice of the territory the author analyzes from a historical perspective.

In order to fulfill my interests, I always ensure that I make good use of every opportunity I get by interacting a lot with the people I meet.

In their article "The Culture Question and Conflict Resolution", Kevin Avruch and Peter Black suggested that, given the fact that there is no universally accepted definition of culture, it is utterly inappropriate to refer to [...]

The two minority groups selected for my research are African American people and Hispanic groups with whom I am familiar from my locality.

Given that authenticity is not a primitive assumption and is negotiable, it is important to appreciate the possibility of continuing emergence of authenticity of local cultural traits of artefacts from the perspective of the visitor.

Research has found that, most people at global level are of the same idea that, if people are biracial, they are more likely to lack enough exposure to the other culture, and this according to [...]

It was also observed that when hip-hop was practiced in Germany, the Old School of the US that was going to be taken over, was the message rap of Grandmaster Flash and the Glorious Five [...]