Category: Culture

According to the data provided by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (2012), the population of Australia is 22, 485.300 people. Its average growth rate is 1.5 percent (Australian Bureau of Statistics 2012a, unpaged).The following table will describe the age structure of the Australian population. Age group 0-14 years 15-64 years 65 years and older Percentage…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion In Terms of Economic Development In Terms of Stakeholders In Terms of Interdependence of Countries Conclusion Reference List Introduction This assignment is a discussion on the topic of globalisation. It looks at the history of globalisation and how globalisation has shaped the interaction between countries of the world. In the…

Table of Contents Introduction Self-Interest and Self-Organization Culture of Smartness and Its Impact on Individualization of Education Conclusion Works Cited Introduction “The Myth of the Ant Queen” by Steven Johnson describes complex systems that run with no external management. The author provides an example of an ant colony, where each ant instinctively knows what it…

Table of Contents Introduction Defining luxury idea Defining a luxury good Why consumers purchase luxury goods? Luxury item as an image Motivation The Chinese culture Conclusion References Introduction Utilization of luxurious products can bring about three key concerns: the appearance of socio-cultural class, the establishment of personality, and the maintainability of personality (Vickers & Renand…

After building a theme park in Florida with raving success, Disney’s next stop was Tokyo, Japan. The blockbuster success in Japan was a revelation for Disney. After Florida 1972, Tokyo 1983, in 1984 there was scouting of potential European spots to set up a theme park. From an initial over 1200 potential areas after much…

Table of Contents Positive Perspectives on Parents and Families Communication of High Expectations Learning Within the Context of Culture Student-centered Instruction Culturally Mediated Instruction Reshaping the Curriculum Teacher as Facilitator References Positive Perspectives on Parents and Families Positive perspectives on parents and families imply the parents’ involvement in the children’s academic achievement to provide support…

Table of Contents Context Personal Statement Action Plan Reflection References Context This paper aims to identify the building needs of students and create a multicultural education action plan for the teachers. This plan should help provide a cohesive and deliberate professional development of the staff. One of the Abha K-6 elementary schools with 230 students…

The work of Douglas B. Holt titled “Does Cultural Capital Structure American Consumption?” in the Journal of Consumer Research, Volume 25 (1), is meant to give an insight into the debate on the sociology of culture in regard to Pierre Bourdieu’s theory, which relates levels of cultural capital to consumption patterns, and its application on…

Table of Contents Cultural Sensitivity Analysis Marketing Strategies Ethical Considerations Reference Cultural Sensitivity Analysis The X Development Company, which has its headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland, is a major player in the hospitality and tourism industry. The company specializes in a broad range of products including heritage racing, holiday resorts, hotels, and restaurant ventures. The company…

Cultural diversity is one of the most common tendencies which are executed in modern education. Multicultural education allows for improving a person’s adaptation skills to different values in a situation of coexistence of many heterogeneous cultures. Its aim is also to develop a high level of interaction between people with different traditions. Multicultural orientation of…