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An Analysis of Limits of Cultural Interpretation, an Article by J. Robertson Mcquilkin (390 words, 2 pages)

This summary will analyze the article, Limits of Cultural Interpretation. The author points out that it is important to study the cultural context of the people the message was delivered to and, then determine if the message has the same meaning now as it did then. This is doable because ... Read More

The Economic and Cultural View of Etno-Tourism and Its Importance (1586 words, 7 pages)

Ethno-tourism and its importance The Economic and cultural ViewIntroduction to Ethno-TourismEthno-tourism is a specific type of the cultural tourism which focuses on the visiting the works of man instead of focusing on the beauty of nature. The main emphasis is on cultures, societies, lifestyles and behaviour of the local people.Ethno-tourism ... Read More

A Discussion on the View That Working-Class Children Under-Achieve Because They Are Culturally Deprived (1104 words, 3 pages)

Using material from Item A and elsewhere, assess the view that working-class children under-achieve because they are culturally deprivedGenerally, children from middle class families perform better on average than working class children. For example, 77 of children whose parents have higher professional jobs achieve 5 or more A-C grade GCSEs ... Read More

A Cultural Domain Analysis of the Language Used by Major Political Parties (3857 words, 14 pages)

As 2016 is a prominent election year, it is not uncommon for most people to have an opinion about politics. The opinions of Republicans and Democrats contrast greatly when it comes to debate on topics like health care, abortion, gay marriage, and climate change. Politics and political beliefs have always ... Read More

A Cultural Interview with Leslie, a Pakistani Teen in America (1678 words, 5 pages)

Leslie came dressed in what I would view to be typical American college student clothes - a t-shirt, yoga style sweatpants, a pair of black slides on her feet, and a book bag for her school stuff. We met up for lunch, so a our conversation started out by talking ... Read More

The Important Role of Cultural Capital, Concerted Cultivation, and Accomplishment of Natural Growth on the Outcome of a Child’s Life and Future Success (2036 words, 7 pages)

How is a parent to raise a child properly given how much or how little they have? Cultural capital, concerted cultivation, and accomplishment of natural growth all play a large role in the outcome of a childs life and could ultimately determine how successful a child may grow to be. ... Read More

The Three Waves of Feminism During the Cultural Shifts in the History of America (1514 words, 5 pages)

The Feminist ShiftThroughout history movements to promote gender equity of any kind have endured strong backlash from society. Social stigmas have halted and slowed progress towards equality. These society wide stereotypes, attitudes and stigmas have contributed to political action and laws of the times. As seen in the late 20th ... Read More

A Social Psychological Perspective on Multiculturalism and Diversity (1198 words, 4 pages)

Multiculturalism and Diversity A Social Psychological Perspective The book Multiculturalism and Diversity A Social Psychological Perspective is written by Professor Bernice Lott. Lott taught Womens Studies and Emerita of Psychology at the University of Rhode Island. At the University of Rhode Island, she was awarded the Excellence Award for her ... Read More

Assignment 1The Klu Klux Klan (KKK) was an extremist white supremacist group which was centered in the deep south during the time of Jim Crow. Its members represented the hatred and ignorance towards African Americans at that time. The Klans main area of interest was the intimidation and extermination of ... Read More

A Comparison Between the Literal Definition of Literacy and Comprehension in Cultural Literacy by E.D. Hirsch (753 words, 3 pages)

Cultural LiteracyE.D. Hirschs Cultural Literacy differentiates between the literal definition of literacy- the skill of reading and writing and the comprehension of your particular culture beyond the written language. Hirsch argues that actual literacy is not enough to successfully participate in society, but that in fact there is a need ... Read More

Comparing the Similarities and Differences in Depth, Identity, Style, Function, and Cultural Context Between the Woman from Willendorf and Khafre Enthroned (1275 words, 5 pages)

Ancient art history signifies the various forms of art produced by theextremely advanced cultures of primordial societies. Such societies includethose of ancient China, India, Mesopotamia, Persia, Israel, Greece andRome. Specifically, however, two of these progressive eras include thePaleolithic Period near Austria and the Old Kingdom of ancient Egypt.Though these are ... Read More

The Importance of Agricultural and Infrastructure Development in Rebuilding the United States Nation After the Great Depression (311 words, 2 pages)

The Great Depression was a traumatic economic and psychological experience that left the national consciousness tattered and near at the breaking point. Hence, the American resolve was so torn down that citizens, those who previously had unyielding faith in capitalism, took to the streets and highlighted the limitations of capitalist ... Read More

The Importance of Cultural Competence Among Teachers for a Successful Teaching of English as a Second Language in Classrooms (3202 words, 13 pages)

IntroductionIn the modern world, schools have been characterized by increased linguistic and cultural diversity, thus augmenting the need for teachers to be culturally competent and responsive in order to successfully teach English as asecond language in classrooms. While reviewing some articles from my aria of interest I have found that ... Read More

The Use of the Plains Bison (Bison Bison) as an Agricultural Resource in the United States of America (2667 words, 11 pages)

This paper is a summary of research pertaining to the use of the plains bison species (Bison bison) as an agricultural resource in the United States. Biological information is given about the animal in question to present a more full comprehension of the species overall. Graphics are given to further ... Read More

Cultural Heroes in Autobiography of a Slave by Juan Francisco Manzano, A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid, and Masters of the Dew by Jacques Roumain (1616 words, 6 pages)

Lasting Impacts of Remarkable FiguresDespite the struggles the Caribbean faced during the 19th century, there were some people, cultural heroes, who created a significant impact to benefit the many communities encompassed in the Caribbean. These cultural heroes can be seen through Juan Francisco Manzano in Autobiography of a Slave, Jamaica ... Read More

A Cultural Enlightenment at San Diego, California (1084 words, 3 pages)

Theres only been one time in my life that I can think of where I was in a place that seemed so culturally different from my home and what Im used to. That time was when I went to San Diego, California for a few days. No, its not as ... Read More

The Importance of Learning About Other Cultures to Prevent Cultural Conflicts (1313 words, 3 pages)

Learning about other cultures is beneficial for the prevention of cultural conflicts.Having a successful intercultural communication has become one of the goals for all the language educators as well as school counselors who work with diverse populations. However, there are always obstacles existed that prevent educators to communicate with others ... Read More

Cultural Assimilation of Immigrants in the United States (1053 words, 4 pages)

Its no secret or surprise that cultural assimilation is a huge topic of conversation in the American society. There are strong stereotypes when looking at all minorities within the general population that stem from ignorance and make the transition over to America more stressful for immigrants. This has led to ... Read More

The Shaping of Social and Cultural Criticism, Concerns and Ideals in the Nineteenth Century Portrayed in Raymond Williams’ Chapter Art and Society (651 words, 2 pages)

In Raymond Williams chapter Art and Society as demonstrated by the writings of A.W Pugin, John Ruskin, and William Morris, there are many forces that shaped the social and cultural criticism, concerns and ideals in the 19th century. Of these, one of the most powerful forces was that of the ... Read More

The Effects of Mexican American Counter Scripts of the 1940’s and 50’s in the Economic, Political, Social, and Cultural Shifts for Latinos in the United States (2072 words, 7 pages)

Mexican American counter scripts and social movements of the 1940s and 50sThe 1940-50s was a period of time that catalyzed large economic, political, social, and cultural shifts for Latinos in the United States. In my essay, I will focus on the effects of Mexican immigration patterns during World War II, ... Read More

The Viewpoint of Colin McGinn on Modern Agricultural Methods and Meat Consumption and the Utilitarian Refutation to His Argument from R. M. Hare (1160 words, 4 pages)

The ethics surrounding the killing and eating of animals has become a popular topic of debate and discussion in the modern world, as lifestyles of vegetarianism and veganism become more accepted and supported. Many philosophers try to pin down the widely disputed answer to what is morally permissible in terms ... Read More

The Different Aspects of Learning in a Cross-Cultural Experience (1316 words, 4 pages)

Cross-Cultural ExperienceOn February 23rd, 2016, I attended a Trans panel hosted by Capital Universitys LGBTQ group, PRIDE, in Ruff Learning Center room 202. The panel was hosted by six people who either identified as Trans or fell somewhere else on the nonbinary scale. Some of the panel were Capital University ... Read More

An Analysis of the Long Term Relationship and Function of Cross-Cultural Couples (662 words, 2 pages)

Can cross-cultural couples function (in the long term)?Maintaining a long term relationship with another person requires hard work, effort, and a lot of attention. Generally, when two individuals from different families but similar backgrounds get together, they have to adjust to being with another. For cross-cultural couples, however, this hurdle ... Read More

The Flaws of the Germany’s New Law on Mandatory Cultural Assimilation (954 words, 4 pages)

In todays highly globalized world, immigration is happening on a large scale between the global south and more industrialized countries, causing these countries to be more culturally diverse than ever. In particular, Germany is experiencing historically high levels of immigration by refugees and migrants from the Middle East and Africa, ... Read More

The Notion of Hyperreality in Frederic Jameson’s Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism (2119 words, 9 pages)

Semiotic HyperrealityHyperreality is the inability to distinguish reality from a simulation of reality. Within the field of semiotics, this inability to distinguish the real from a simulation of the real can be found simply in the language people use to articulate everyday life language that is composed of a network ... Read More

The Result of the Rejection of Modernist Ideals in the Book Postmodernism, or, the Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism by Frederic Jameson (1092 words, 5 pages)

Postmodern Aspects of The Cultural Logic of Late CapitalismFrederic Jameson is one of the most influential figures of the postmodern movement and has contributed many unique, essential ideas to the field of study. In his book Postmodernism, or, The Cultural Logic of Late Capitalism, Jameson provides the notions of depthlessness ... Read More

A Focus Group Discussion on Asian Cultural Gap (2275 words, 7 pages)

I started recruiting participants for my focus group about 4-5 weeks before the actual meeting, which happened on May 9th. Since my topic is about the Asian cultural gap, I knew I would have to recruit both Asian American students and international Chinese students. Surprisingly, the international Chinese students were ... Read More

A Study on the Impact of Race on One’s Perception on Cultural Appropriation and the Reasoning for Its Negative Connotation (1092 words, 3 pages)

IntroductionCultural appropriation has been a factor in our society for decades. In society today, cultural appropriation is almost always discussed with a negative connotation associated with it. This research will help to further develop the sociological perspective on cultural appropriation. The current paradigm on cultural appropriation is that it is ... Read More

Critical Thinking and the Harmful Effects of Cultural Conditioning (1466 words, 6 pages)

Mental Slavery The Negative Effects of Cultural ConditioningCommunism and socialism are evil. Rich people arent happy. Women make better nurses than men do. It is okay, even normal, for males to be sexually promiscuous, but not females (Blocks to Critical Thinking). How many of these common cultural assumptions are factual ... Read More

The Positives and Negatives of Multicultural Community Organizing (306 words, 2 pages)

Multicultural OrganizingI don't believe there are any downfalls to multicultural organizing, butthere are many positive things that come from it. Some strengths ofmulticultural community organizing that come to mind are that it helps theorganizer understand the community and culture, which strengthens therelationship within the worker and the community. Another way ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013