Category: Culture
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Cultural Conflict Between Christian Western Countries and Islamic Countries of the East
Table of Contents Introduction Western colonization and Islam Religious differences Christian democracy vs. Islam authoritarianism The holy war Conclusion Works Cited Introduction There is a widespread thesis by Huntington that defines the conflict in the world today as the clash of civilizations. This conflict goes beyond social classes and economic groups (Huntington p.28). It is…
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Chile’s Geography and Culture
Table of Contents Introduction Stereotypes about Chileans Traditional Customs and Values Behavioral Dos and Don’ts Conducting Business Language and Communication Style View of Women, Men, and Ethnic Groups Religion Conclusion References Introduction Chile is a developing country that is located in South America. Whites and white-Amerindians constitute 95% of the country’s population of 16 million…
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Blaxicans and Other Reinvented Americans’
This paper reflects on Richard Rodriguez’s claims about culture the article ‘Blaxicans and Other Reinvented Americans’. In this article, Rodriguez has vividly expressed his views about the way the cultures of American people have changed over the years. Cultural identities are no longer determined in the same way as in the past where the ‘black…
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The Reasons Behind Customs
Traditions and customs evolve from people’s experiences and their evaluations. Admittedly, numerous events affect development of traditions and beliefs. However, joy is also one of the most important factors affecting development of people’s rituals and traditions. It is noteworthy that the vast majority of rituals are associated with positive emotions or aimed at becoming at…
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Working and living in UK and Poland
Table of Contents Executive Summary Aims and Objectives Evaluation and Analysis Recommendations References Executive Summary The report aims at comparing the living and working conditions in the UK and Poland. This will assist Mr. Blake in assessing the viability of his Polish job opportunity. An environmental evaluation revealed that climatic conditions between the UK and…
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Intercultural Business and Legal Communication
Table of Contents Summarry The Use of Strategic Metaphors in Intercultural Business Communication Language and Culture in International Legal Communication References Summarry Business Communication is described as the dissemination of information that is done primarily for the benefit of an organization. Business communication is accomplished by relaying information in different ways to various people who…
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Adapting the Dominican Culture in the Radiology Department
Radiology is an important field in medicine as it helps to discover illnesses early enough because the equipments that are used can see beyond what the human eyes can see. In Dominican Republic the population is made up of people from two ethnic backgrounds, that is, African and European origins. The people are organized according…
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Cultural Relations: Impact on Global Human Cooperation
Table of Contents Introduction Conclusion References Introduction Culture is defined as “a system of values and norms that are shared among a group of people and that, taken together, constitute a design for living” (Vance & Paik 2006, p.39). In the past century, scholars have directed commendable efforts towards understanding various cultures and their impact…
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What Is the Chinese Importance of Feng Shui?
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Feng Shui style has become an extremely popular one in recent decades, but before we start discussing the peculiarities of this style, it is of utmost importance to define the very essence of Feng Shui culture. The next point we are going to discuss is the…
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Intermedia: Traditional Culture Disappearance
Table of Contents Introduction Traditional Art Compared to Modern and Contemporary Art The disappearance of Traditional Culture and Art Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Art has a critical influence on society and culture because it determines opinions, instills values, and translates various experiences over different periods of time. Any form of art, including literature, painting, sculpture,…