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Combining Genetically Modified Crops with Existing Agricultural Technologies (1372 words, 5 pages)

The world's population, growing now to a predicted number of ninebillion by 2050, must have sufficient nutrition to avoid disastrous socialconsequences. Mass starvation is the first of these possibilities ascurrently. "Ten children die of starvation per minute" (Jacobsen. et al.,2013). Another easily foreseeable issue is large scale anarchy and socialchaos ... Read More

The Historical and Cultural Context of “To Kill a Mockingbird (747 words, 2 pages)

English Final Exam EssayMany stories rely on the reader knowing certain information about their story. Information that is very helpful if known before reading. Doing so gives you a smoother, more entertaining read of the story. Allowing you to follow along with the author as heshe intended for you to ... Read More

The Negative Impact of the Iranian Cultural Revolution of 1979 from Wright Mill’s Sociological Perspective (1219 words, 4 pages)

The sociological imagination, which was first coined by C. Wright Mills, is a fascinating concept that allows for sociology to stay relevant to the personal lives of individuals through the connection of historical context. In my case, I would not exist if it were not for the historical events that ... Read More

A Discussion on Cultural Relativism as a Foundation for Morality (808 words, 2 pages)

Cultural Relativism is a Sound Foundation for MoralityCultural relativism is a philosophical doctrine, which makes the claim that proper moral standards are relative to a culture. It states that all proper standards are derived from culture. One is not, individually, the holder of their own standards cultural relativism denies this ... Read More

A Personal Narrative About Dealing With Cultural Differences Upon Being Accepted to a 4-Year University (540 words, 2 pages)

One of the experiences that clashed with culture unusual to mine was me being introduced, and later accepted, to a 4-year University. This was a big cultural difference due to the fact that in the world I came from, college didn't seem like an option. You either do one of ... Read More

The Nine Different Cultural Values of Latinos That Have the Most Impact on the Clinical Encounter in Dr. Chong’s Book The Latino Patient (1989 words, 7 pages)

The inability to communicate or to be understood is one of the most frustrating feelings that a person can have. It can make an individual feel inferior, less than human, and can even cause feelings of resentment towards those with whom heshe is trying to communicate. Latinos, who now represent ... Read More

The Importance of Cultural Understanding in Business Communications (1418 words, 5 pages)

1.0 IntroductionIn the business world, it is important to respect and be considerate of ones culture and beliefs for offending someone might result in the loss of a future business deal. The Managing Director of the Australian company, Creations for the Home, has requested information on two Asian Pacific countries ... Read More

A History of the Invention of Agricultural Economy in the Nilo-Saharan Africa (1024 words, 7 pages)

Between 8500 and 7000 BCE, the invention of an agricultural economy sparked a change in the community of Africans who spoke proto Nilo-Saharan. This change was so profound that it revolutionized the dynamics of life for these people, evidenced by the development of a community who spoke new language Northern ... Read More

A Comparison of Agricultural Practices of the Rub and Sog (1083 words, 7 pages)

In what is presently the far southern Republic of Sudan and far northern Uganda, two distinct peoples, the Sog and the Rub, brought their agricultural traditions further southward. These agricultural traditions were largely based off of the successful Sudanic agripastoral tradition, involving for the most part the cultivation of grains. ... Read More

Exchange Through Cultural Interactions, Trade And War in the Ancient Mediterranean (1892 words, 8 pages)

Due to the lack of technology during the ancient times, many believe that ancient civilizations were self-sustained, and did not interact with other civilizations. The common belief is that each civilization used only the resources that were accessible to them, to grow food, make tools and build shelter. However, recent ... Read More

An Overview of the Historical and Cultural Reading of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol (893 words, 3 pages)

HistoricalCultural Reading of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol Besides being the secular story of Christmas time in anurban setting, A Christmas Carol, tells the sacred story ofChristmas as well. With A Christmas Carol, Dickens initiated anongoing creative process in the Anglo-American imagination. As aresult of the Industrial Revolution and the ... Read More

The Projection of Vietnamese Cultural Values Through Aunt Tam (1358 words, 6 pages)

The Projection of Vietnamese Cultural Values through Aunt TamParadise of the Blind, by Duong Thu Huong, follows the life of the young narrator Hang as she grows up in communist Vietnam in the 1980s. Through vivid imagery, Huong describes the countrys landscape while also revealing the rich culture of rural ... Read More

The Influence of World War II on the Rapid Cultural Changes in the European Cinemas (1566 words, 7 pages)

Spring 2014 Midterm ExamQuestion 1Following World War II, rapid cultural changes transformed Europe and spread into its cinemas. Financially successful films such as A Hard Days Night in Britain and Band of Outsiders in France emerged, interacting in various ways with the mainstream cinema. Their formal elements as well as ... Read More

A History of Cultural Diversity in Latin America (1488 words, 5 pages)

Diversity in Latin AmericaIt can be assumed that throughout colonial times, the European colonial power brought forth the idea that being White was the overall best race to be, as it showed power. The European influence reached over to the Americas, where conquistadors and European settlers settled and took over ... Read More

An Essay on Multiple Examples of Legal and Ethical Battles Over Cultural Objects (1724 words, 5 pages)

Among Theives and Nationalists Over the last millennia cultural and historical objects have been relocated through various means. Whether this is through legal or illegal exportation of the objects, the institutions that maintain their claim are often seen as imperialist bullies and often called outright thieves. Because of this cultural ... Read More

The Cultural Surrender of Privacy to Technology (2219 words, 9 pages)

The Cultural Surrender of Privacy to Technology The prevalence of technology in American society continues to degrade the privacy of individuals, families and companies alike. While some of the noted degradation can be attributed to simply the advancement of technology, much of this privacy loss can be more directly credited ... Read More

An Introduction to the Value of Well Researched Historical Fiction: Cultural Continuity in Segu (1034 words, 4 pages)

The Value of Well Researched Historical Fiction Cultural Continuity in Segu Authors of historical fiction often make the mistake of formatting their plot lines and characters around reinterpretations of history that are guided by their own contemporary hermeneutics. The genre can, however, give valuable historical insight if it properly addresses ... Read More

The Benefits and Problems of the Intercultural Communication at Campus (808 words, 4 pages)

1Intercultural Communication At CampusAccording to Wikipedia, Intercultural communication is a type of communication that aims to share information across different cultures and social groups. Information is shared to different culture or social groups in a place, in this case, in Baruch. However, there are some problems with intercultural communication and ... Read More

An Introduction to the Issue of American Cultural Discrimination (1195 words, 5 pages)

American Cultural DiscriminationOn December 3, 2013, The Washington Post published shocking information. The article read, White people do not think black people face much discrimination. Black people disagree. The percentage of white people who think that there is a lot of discrimination against African Americans is 16 percent. On the ... Read More

The Role of the Migrant and Seasonal Workers on the American Agricultural Industry (430 words, 2 pages)

MPI AssignmentAccording to the 2007-2009 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), there are an estimated three million migrant and seasonal workers in the United States. The workers are the backbone of the multi-billion dollar agriculture industry travelling throughout the United States. The majority of all farmworkers are foreign born. Sixty-eight percent ... Read More

An Analysis of Voices of Taraz: Urban Legacies of Soviet Multiculturalism in Kazakhstan by Zhanara Nauruzbayeva and Daniel Gallegos (481 words, 2 pages)

Voices of Taraz Urban Legacies of Soviet Multiculturalism in KazakhstanBy Zhanara Nauruzbayeva and Daniel GallegosVisiting Assistant Professor of International Studies at Trinity College, Shanara Nauruzbayeva and her husband Daniel Gallegos present the collaborative, dialogical, and site-based art project by the Artpologist Collection in Taraz. The project explores questions of belonging ... Read More

An Introduction to the Failure of Neoliberal Agricultural Policies in 1970 – 1980 Africa (1583 words, 7 pages)

The Failure of Neoliberal Agricultural Policies in 1970-1980 AfricaAfrican countries today are some of the most impoverished and underdeveloped regions of the world. The continents contemporary history is largely characterized by the lingering shadow of colonial hegemony, political instability, military conflict, and lack of domestic capital, among numerous other factors. ... Read More

An Explanation of the Organizational Cultural Theory (841 words, 3 pages)

TIP on Organizational Cultural Theory The discussion question I chose for Organizational Cultural Theoryasked to explain how organizational culture can vary within a largeorganization. Organizations can vary within themselves due to the formationof subcultures. In these subcultures are different symbols that havemeaning and value to that organization, even if they ... Read More

A Discussion on Various Studies Conducted to Determine the Influence of Cultural Factors on Substance Abuse (1602 words, 7 pages)

AbstractThis paper will discuss various studies that have been produced which examine different ways cultural factors have an effect on substance abuse. There are significant differences between the two countries of Ireland and the United States in terms of substance abuse within the populations. The majority of Irelands population is ... Read More

An Analysis of Three Perspectives of the Concept of Multiculturalism (2437 words, 8 pages)

ANTH 23 Final EssayAmong the Western civilizations, the United States of America is universally known as a diverse nation whose citizens come from all over the world with different nationalities. Even so, the concept of multiculturalism is not equally interpreted across the nation and is often not applied evenly across ... Read More

A Research on the Black Cultural Center on Purdue’s Campus in Order to Learn More About Racial Diversity (1782 words, 6 pages)

AbstractI chose to research the Black Cultural Center on Purdues campus in order to learn more about racial diversity and its history. I did this by visiting the center and speaking with knowledgeable staff as well as picking up reading materials and searching Purdues online library for materials relating to ... Read More

A Book Review of Cross-Cultural Trade in Maritime History by Philip Curtin (1283 words, 4 pages)

Book Review Cross Cultural Trade in World HistoryCurtin, Philip D.Cross-cultural Trade in World History. Cambridge Cambridgeshire Cambridge UP, 1984.Cross-Cultural Trade in Maritime History by Philip Curtin was a fascinating book to read due to its relatively unexplored topic of trade diasporas in Africa, Asia, and America to successfully conduct trade. ... Read More

The Cultural Destruction of the Native American People (747 words, 3 pages)

Hatred in bred from injustice. This injustice can be from a number of issues directed towards either an individual or group however it is resulted hate and spite that may trigger other injustices and wrongdoing to occur, creating a vicious cycle of wrongdoing resulting in anger and despise towards others. ... Read More

A Cultural Reflection on John and Abigail Adams’ Letters (1201 words, 5 pages)

John and Abigail Adams Letters A Cultural ReflectionIn the letters between Abigail and John Adams, the reader is allowed a rare glimpse into the relationship of one of America's most prolific and progressive presidents. Their correspondence in these letters has implications that continually transcend the boundaries of their personal relationship. ... Read More

A Discussion on Stigma in the Context of Occupations and a Comparison of Cultural Stigma Associated With Men and Women in Nontraditional Careers (1220 words, 6 pages)

The concept of stigma was introduced in the sociological literature by Erving Goffman, who defined stigma as when an individual possesses an unsuitable attribute that is seen by many as making him or her different from the rest (Link Phelan, 2001). Stigma prevails when a dominant group wields power by ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013