Category: Culture
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Teaching Influence: Science and Culture Class
Table of Contents Modern science Active science community Mediating against undue influence Teaching science Reference List Modern science Modern science has affected the way people live in industrialized nations in several ways. It has led to better and faster means of transport ranging from road transport, through rail and water transport to air transport. The…
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US Ethnic Communities’ History and Culture
Introduction This is my experiential essay that focuses on communities. From a personal point of view, a community is a social unit of people with common characteristics and values. Therefore, communities can be a small or a large group such as local, national or international communities and lately the virtual community. This shows that we…
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The Relations Between Internet and Culture Uniformity
One of the most utilized products of technology is the internet. It is difficult to think of a segment of life that does not use the internet in modern world. But this is true only for those who have access to it. There are millions of people especially in developing world who cannot access the…
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Global Human Rights Progress and the Role of National Cultural Value Systems
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Human rights are a fundamental value recognized by all democracies. Today, at least one of the nine core international human rights treaties has been ratified by all UN member states. However, despite the recognition of human rights in the laws and obligations of states, gaps in…
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Cultural Anthropology: The Yanomami Tribe
The online article Conflict and Human Rights in the Amazon: The Yanomami, by Stephanie Bier, is one of several case studies in a larger website documenting the intersection of environmental damage and human conflict1. Stephanie Bier, the author, was a 2006 American University graduate in International Service.2 The article takes the perspective of international service…
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Project Management and Cross-Cultural Issues
Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Articles Articles’ Critique Learned Lessons and Best Practices Reflection on Learning for International Projects Conclusion Reference List Introduction Today, business and interpersonal relationships have been significantly shaped because of the impact of globalization and the importance of promoting international trade. The era of globalization has changed many multinational…
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Social Role Theory and Its Cultural Aspect
Table of Contents Introduction Social Role Theory Cultural Aspect of Social Role Theory Roles in Social Theory Application of the Theory Social Role and Life Course Theories Conclusion References Introduction The role of society in the life of each person plays an essential role in its formation and development. The way a person communicates and…
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The Link Between Cultural Artifacts and Body Systems
Artifacts People surround themselves with objects which reveal their cultural background and identity. People live in society and they are brought up by some rules and values, which are represented by numerous objects (Sole, 2011). For example, my friend has a baseball in his room. This object occupies a central place in his room. It…
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Technology Innovation and the Cultural Loss of Customary Practices
Older people in modern societies acknowledge that participatory entertainment has been part of traditional culture for generations. Individuals identify their cultural practices during social gatherings seen in conservative communities. However, customary practices have become obsolete due to the large-scale adoption of digital technologies. In my residential area, and evidence from close family friends indicate a…
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Hispanic Cuban Americans’ Cultural Heritage and Traditions
Contents Introduction The Family, Cultural Heritage and Traditions The Media Coverage Inclusion Strategies Conclusion References Introduction The theme of this paper is about my Hispanic Cuban family. I am a resident of the U.S., and of Antilles descent. I am 41 years old and hail from a middle-class family. I am a Christian, of heterosexual…