Culture and gentrification are two terms that are often used together. Gentrification is the process of renovating and improving a property or area, typically one that is in a rundown condition. This can lead to an increase in property values and rents, as well as improved amenities and services. Culture, on the other hand, refers … Read more
Michael Gomez’s Exchanging Our Country Marks weaves together various strands of the historical record to create a comprehensive history of American slavery. In this fusion of history, anthropology, and sociology, Gomez relies heavily on primary sources, such as newspaper ads for runaway slaves in colonial America. This article provides a firsthand account of the African … Read more
Cultural and ethnic diversity is an important part of our society. It is what makes us unique and special. Diversity enriches our lives and helps us to understand and appreciate different cultures. There are many benefits to cultural and ethnic diversity. It helps us to develop a greater understanding and appreciation of other cultures. It … Read more
Cultural relativism is the idea that different cultures have different ethical systems and that no one system is better or worse than any other. In his essay “The Challenge of Cultural Relativism,” James Rachels critiques this view, arguing that it leads to a number of problems. Rachels first points out that cultural relativism cannot account … Read more
Cultural awareness is the ability to understand and respect the culture of others. It is an important aspect of communication and helps us to avoid misunderstandings and offense. Culture includes many things, such as language, customs, beliefs, values, and behaviors. It is passed down from generation to generation and can be shared by groups of … Read more
When two cultures come into contact, there is often a period of adjustment as the two groups try to understand each other. This can sometimes lead to conflict, as each side tries to assert its own cultural values and traditions. Linguistics and anthropology are disciplines that can help us to understand these conflicts and how … Read more
It is often said that America is a melting pot of cultures, and this is certainly true. American culture has been shaped by the many different groups of people who have settled in the United States over the centuries. From the early English settlers to the waves of immigrants from Europe and Asia in the … Read more
Cross-cultural experiences can be both enriching and challenging. On the one hand, they offer the opportunity to learn about new cultures and ways of life. On the other hand, they can also be difficult to navigate, particularly when it comes to communication. One of the key things to remember when communicating across cultures is that … Read more
Today, millions of students travel to other countries for university study. As a result, many people fear that they are forgetting the importance of their own culture, and are being negatively influenced by foreign culture. On the other hand, many students believe that they can gain more experience by interacting with those with a background … Read more
It is estimated that over 300 different languages are spoken in the United States. This includes not only traditional languages, but also various dialects and creoles. The education system in the United States has long been geared towards students who speak English as their first language. This can be seen in the way that many … Read more
The Trobrianders of Papua New Guinea are a fascinating group of people with a rich culture and history. Papua New Guinea is a country located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, to the north of Australia. It is made up of a large mainland area, as well as many smaller islands. The Trobrianders live on one … Read more
Cultures can be classified in many ways. One way is by how they are transmitted. Cultures can be passed down through families, or they can be shared among people who share a common language or heritage. Another way to classify cultures is by their level of development. Cultures can be simple, with only a few … Read more
Literature has been a part of human culture since its inception. From the ancient epic poems to the modern day novels, literature has always had an impact on society. It can be used to promote certain values or ideologies, or it can simply be a way to entertain. In either case, literature has always played … Read more
The Hunter-gatherer era was a time in human history when people relied on hunting and gathering for their subsistence. This period spanned the Stone Age, during which human cultures were characterized by a nomadic lifestyle. The hunter-gatherer way of life began to change with the advent of agriculture, which led to the development of settled … Read more
The African Diaspora refers to the historical movement of African people from their African homeland to various parts of the world. The African Diaspora began in the early 1500s, when African people were forcibly transported to European colonies in the Americas. Over the centuries, African people have continued to migrate to other parts of the … Read more
Scotland is a country with a rich history and culture. From its stunning scenery to its traditional food and drink, there is much to explore in Scotland. Scotland has a strong sense of national identity and this is reflected in its culture. There are many traditions that are unique to Scotland, such as Highland dancing, … Read more
People have always used music as a way to express themselves. Music can be a reflection of a person’s culture and the things that are important to them. Different cultures have their own unique styles of music, and often the lyrics of songs reflect the culture’s values and beliefs. In many cases, music is also … Read more
Music plays a pivotal role in both our personal and society lives. Music is an outlet for many people, especially those who may not have the opportunity to express themselves through words or other means. Music also has profound effects on moods and physiological responses. As such, music can be considered one of the most … Read more
Have you ever heard of cultural appropriation? The bottom line is it’s a modern euphemism for theft of different elements from one culture into another. I appreciate that cultural appropriation can be a very challenging and confusing issue for some to understand but one simple illustration is the adoption of rap music into white culture … Read more
“And no wonder Paris, land of novelty and distraction, is the greatest city of the flanuer – that aimless stroller who loses himself in the crowd, who has no destination and goes wherever ca-prise or curiosity directs his or her steps. ” These wanderers observe Paris from the inside, bringing insight on the history of … Read more
Spending 3 days with total strangers made a bigger impact on me than I thought it would ever. At the end of sophomore year, I was given an opportunity to attend a seminar called Missouri Leadership Seminar (MLS). This seminar was just for one sophomore from schools all across Missouri. The seminar took place at … Read more
Social identity can be explained by social identity theory, and according to, Marsiglia, & Kulis, (2015) “social identity theory provides insights into how and why people choose to be part of one or another group and what being a part of that group means to them” (p. 103). In this aspect I will attempt to … Read more
Labeling and stigmas are likely to occur when an individual showcase something different than the norm (Peace, 2001). Individuals sometimes get labeled negatively when they show forms of art such as tattooing, and piercing (Peace, 2001). Misconceptions are made, and body shaming even tends to occur (Peace, 2001). In most cultures, when individuals deviate from … Read more
b. Group/ pg. 100: People who interact with one another and who believe that what they have in common is significant; also called a social group. The way the definition group is portrayed in The Real Slumdogs to me is the groups that work together to rag pick. They are groups of men and women … Read more
Preventing Covering by Media with Media In societies like the American culture, rights should be for the individual people. However, the civil rights signify groups of people, which can cause labeling to occur. In his essays “Preface” and “The New Civil Rights,” Kenji Yoshino introduces the necessity for a change in the view of rights … Read more
1.Ethnocentrism is defined as the feeling or belief that one’s ethnic group is better than, or superior to, all other ethnic groups due to the teachings of their religion, heritage, and culture. Individuals, who are coined as “ethnocentric”, typically judge other cultures and groups with focus on a superior belief of their behavior, language, or … Read more
Subcultures are seen as groups which have traditionally occupied an underground or marginal status in society. Subculture can be identified as a set of cultural arrays of behaviour conceded by a segment of the population in one country. This paper seeks to answer the question of whether subculture is relevant to understanding the youth in … Read more
Pop culture is transmitted via the mass media and aimed particularly at younger people. Pop culture can be expressed through many different ways such as fashion, music, television, movies, cars and sports. Pop culture was targeted at teens for many reasons. These reasons were that teens cared how they appeared and were influenced by the … Read more
Some people aren’t familiar with the term “Cultural Appropriation” which can be why the issue is so often overlooked. Usually, this occurs with people appropriating eastern cultures and religions. Although cultural appropriation can sound like a simple concept at first such as Chinese food adapting into American culture, it’s not that simple. Cultural appropriation can … Read more
Everyone has different theories of what intelligence is. These theories can vary from one culture to another. There has been numerous researches on the effect of culture on human intelligence. These researchers believed that culture plays a sufficient role in learning to understand intelligence. What does culture mean to you? Culture can mean a varied … Read more
“Old hippies don’t die, they just lie low until the laughter stops and their time comes round again. “(Stolley 238) Counterculture by definition is a culture, especially of young people, with values or lifestyles in opposition to those of the established culture. Counterculture way of life in the 1960s featured the ideas of, peace, love, … Read more