Category: Culture

  • Popular Culture Resistance: Causes and Goals

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Preservation of Authenticity Tiredness Differentiation Cultivation of Local Cultures Respect for Roots Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Global society has entered the era of globalization. The evolution of means of transport along with the fast development of technologies provided people with multiple opportunities to travel and learn about other cultures. This…

  • Popular or Mass Culture: Mimetic Analysis, Semiotics and Narrative

    Table of Contents Introduction Mimetic analyses Semiotics Narrative Reference List Introduction This paper is devoted to the evaluation of culture on the global level, referring to the ‘local’ level of analyses of one of the culture forms. Popular or mass culture was not the first to deserve the attention of the researchers. However, with the…

  • Multicultural Education in the United States

    The aspect of multicultural education is a controversial one in the history of American education. In fact, discrimination by race or color has deep historical roots in the US in different spheres, including education. Despite the attempts to eliminate discriminative practices, racial disparities persist in American schools (Ahmed, 2016). This paper provides an analysis of…

  • Attend a Cultural Event: Different Ethnic Communities’ Identities

    Culture refers to ideas, social behavior and customs of specific people or society. It’s an element that is widely used by different ethnic communities to define them. Culture can be expressed in different versions and this includes music, dances, food, arts, child naming methods and even dressing code. A cultural event therefore is the one…

  • Culture, Language and Influences on Development

    The difference between surface and deep culture in children Early childhood development and education are two important branches with the help of which teachers can comprehend the needs and abilities of children. Many issues have to be considered by educators, and the difference between surface culture and deep culture is one of the crucial concepts.…

  • Role of Stereotypes From “Ethnic Notions” in the Popular Culture

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Stereotypes related to African Americans are dangerous because they provide society with a simplified view of the race. The Ethnic Notions documentary describes the most widespread stereotypes through a range of images that accumulated negative and disrespectful characteristics. Thus, the images of Tom as the embodiment…

  • Festivals and Their Importance for Modern Culture

    A festival is an event that is characterized by celebration and removal from the daily routine: it is full of different rituals, artistic performances, and other actions that bring some deeper meaning. The roots of most festivals are in traditions, local and global cultures, and religious beliefs. Modern festivals are connected with modern mass culture,…

  • The Intersection of American Culture and Mass Media

    Table of Contents Introduction Commercial TV Movies Conclusion References Introduction Americans in the postwar period had more disposable income and thus devoted more time to leisure activities and the consumption of popular culture. Most Americans’ lives were dominated by commercial television (TV) and movies, with consumers viewing around eight hours of information daily. American society…

  • Professional Development: Culturally Responsive Teaching

    Creating the environment in which learners will be encouraged to develop the necessary abilities and skills is a crucial step toward improving the academic performance of learners and increasing their motivation levels. Therefore, the introduction of essential principles of culturally responsive teaching as the means of determining the unique needs of learners must be viewed…

  • Winchester’s Bid to Host the 7th World Summit on Art & Culture 2017: A Critical Analyses of Strengths & Weaknesses

    Table of Contents Introduction Proposal Aim & Objectives Overview/Background Information Analysis of the Internal Strengths & Weaknesses of the Summit External Analyses of the Bidding City A Critical Review of the Key Success Factors for the Event An Analysis of Strategic Options Available to Ensure Successful Hosting Recommendations to Strategy Approach Conclusion List of References…