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  • Baseball and American Popular Culture

    Baseball and American Popular Culture

    Baseball and American Popular Culture Written by: Unregistered Baseball is an essential part of American pop culture. Many Americans grow up with baseball, playing it before they can even count all the bases. It is glorified, taught, and fed to us. When we play baseball, we find a respect for the game. The respect we gain from playing it has turned the game into a tradition of American culture. It has formed itself into the

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Andrew
  • Hysteria and Destruction in Salem

    Hysteria and Destruction in Salem

    “In 1692, The colony of Salem, Massachusetts, was plagued by a witchcraft hysteria that resulted in the death of at least twenty people and the jailing of at least 150 others” (Miller, 1171). The colonists of Salem village were uneducated, poor, and superstitious, thus they were quick to blame others of witchcraft. Young girls began accusing other women in the village for their strange afflictions in hopes of taking their husbands. Elders of the village

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    Submitted: March 13, 2010 By: Venidikt
  • Cultural Literacy

    Cultural Literacy

    What is Cultural Literacy … Can it Truly Exist ? Cultural Literacy. What is it? How can one define it? Is it knowing the answers to questions such as: who are Joseph Stalin and Frederick Douglass? Who fought in WWI? What was the Louisiana purchase? What is the second commandment? Name an amendment to the constitution? Try this on for size, who is the host of Total Request Live on MTV? Who is J. Lo

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Janna
  • Mass Media and Popular Culture: Effects on the Population

    Mass Media and Popular Culture: Effects on the Population

    Mass Media and Popular Culture: Effects on the Population Mass Media and Popular Culture Mass media and popular culture go hand in hand. This paper will discuss the impact of mass media on enculturation, examine the relationships among media, advertising and the formation of normative cultural values, and discuss the impact of the internet on popular culture and the way we communicate today. Real world examples of this impact will be provided to prove our

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Mike
  • Christians and Non-Christian Culture

    Christians and Non-Christian Culture

    In the world today there are believers and non-believers. There are those who devote themselves whole-heartedly to God and those who choose the lukewarm approach to Christianity. Regardless, humans are all from God and God is in all of them. It is the duty of the human race to unite as one under God and rise up against the evil forces of the world. In order to do this everyone, both religious and the not

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    Submitted: March 14, 2010 By: Vika
  • Walmart Culture

    Walmart Culture

    Walmart is the largest retailer in the world. With thousands of stores and employees in nearly every country, Wal-Mart is the corporate giant. Until recent years Wal-Mart has been know for several things. Wal-Mart has provided consumers with a friendly place to shop and get low prices and convenience. The culture of Wal-Mart was so strong that its employees became known as Walmartians. Although you could find a Wal-Mart nearly everywhere you went, each store

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: July
  • Cultural Geography

    Cultural Geography

    Refugee’s Tribulations in Becoming American A refugee is defined as an individual that is forced from his or her home land and is not able to return in fear of persecution because of race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or political opinion. In the documentary, Becoming American, a Mong family who has been forced out of Laos is filmed to show some of the difficulties that people face while adapting to a new

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: regina
  • Cultural Differences

    Cultural Differences

    TITLE 1. All humans are enigmatic in nature, due to the fact that culture in different countries is so different and yet so similar. Every culture has distinct characteristics that make it different from every other culture. Some differences are evident: language, religion, political structure, etc. Others can be so subtle that making adjustments is a very complex process. 2. One of the difficulties immigrants, exchange students and other travelers have in adjusting to foreign

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Mike
  • Science & Mathematics in Medieval Islamic Cultures

    Science & Mathematics in Medieval Islamic Cultures

    Science & Mathematics in Medieval Islamic Cultures Introduction: There were astonishing (surprising) achievements by Muslim scholars (people who study, students) and scientists during the period from approximately 0 to 1050 A.D. This period is called a "Golden Age" of the Islamic World. Great advances were made in the Abbasid Islamic Empire (with its capital in Baghdad) even up to 1258 when the Mongols invaded the empire and destroyed its capital. Great achievements also continued in

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    Submitted: March 15, 2010 By: Yan
  • Violence Against South African Women and the Spread of Aids

    Violence Against South African Women and the Spread of Aids

    Introduction Terrible, destructive synergy exists between the pervasiveness of HIV in South Africa and the prevalence of sexual crimes against the women there. Because of the cross-culturally observable, strong traditional beliefs about gender roles among South African men, women experience adversity in their efforts to avoid infection with HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (Glick et al., 2000). Historically, the fight for human rights and the conflicts among political groups have given rise to civil

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: David
  • The African-American Odyssey

    The African-American Odyssey

    Eric D. Joseph May 9, 2006 Afro-Amer. Hist.4223 The African-American Odyssey The Promise of Reconstruction, 1865-1868 The emancipation of the African slave who was now disconnected from their traditions and way of life after nearly 300 years, is seemingly a great gush from the dam to the ebbs and flows of the struggle. The end of slavery as we know it, presented a ball of mixed emotions among the nation; North and SOUTH. Some slaves

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    Submitted: March 16, 2010 By: Monika
  • The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas

    The Cultural Challenges of Doing Business Overseas Introduction Steve Kafka, an American of Czech origin and a franchiser of Chicago Style Pizza, has decided to expand his business and open a franchise in Prague, Czech Republic. Before venturing into the global business sector, Steve needs to conduct an in-depth analysis in order to become familiar with the Czech culture. This analysis will present opportunities and risks that Steve will need to achieve and overcome so

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Anna
  • Euro *1050-A Cultural Diverse Europe.

    Euro *1050-A Cultural Diverse Europe.

    Culture has never been a easy concept to define. Historically, dominant culture has been synonymous with the rise and fall of empires, national sovereignty, lingual differences and religious disputes etc. While cultural diversity still exists on many different social planes, people are still fascinated by the idea that culture as we have known it, is dead, or at least dying. The histories of homogenous cultures in Europe and throughout the world is varied. As we

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    Submitted: March 17, 2010 By: Yan
  • Cultural Intelligence

    Cultural Intelligence

    Staple here Cultural Intelligence TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction: Culture and Intelligence Defined 3 2. The concept of cultural intelligence 7 3. The effect of Globalisation on CQ 8 4. Aspects of Cultural Intelligence 10 5. Developing and Enhancing Cultural Intelligence 12 6. Profiles of Cultural Intelligence 14 7. Business benefits of Cultural Intelligence 16 8. Conclusion 18 9. References 19 1. Introduction: Culture and Intelligence Defined "Managing and leading people, with various cultural backgrounds,

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Tommy
  • The Clash of Cultures and Races in "a Passage to India"

    The Clash of Cultures and Races in "a Passage to India"

    The clash of cultures and races in "A Passage to India" A Passage to India, published in 1924, was E. M. Forster's first novel in fourteen years, and the last novel he wrote. Forster began writing A Passage to India in 1913, just after his first visit to India. The novel was not revised and completed, until the end of his second stay in India, in 1921, when he served as secretary to the Maharajah

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Mike
  • African Diaspora

    African Diaspora

    To fully understand the Global Dimension of the African Diaspora, you must first comprehend the meaning of the word Diaspora; which is when a group of ethnic people move from their motherland into another country. In America this is common among Africans, Asians, Mexicans, Indians, Persians, and Jewish people. While in their host country they abide by the rules and regulations, but at the same time sustain a relationship to their motherland. In the communities

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    Submitted: March 18, 2010 By: Mike
  • African Americans Who Live in Low-Income Communities Are More Likely to Engage in Unprotected Sexual Activities Than Those Who Live in Higher-Income Communities

    African Americans Who Live in Low-Income Communities Are More Likely to Engage in Unprotected Sexual Activities Than Those Who Live in Higher-Income Communities

    African Americans who live in low-income communities are more likely to engage in unprotected sexual activities than those who live in higher-income communities. ii Table of Contents Chapter Page/s I. The Problem 1-2 II. Theoretical Framework 3-5 III. Hypothesis 6 IV. Population and Design 7-8 V. Conclusion 9-10 VI. Bibliography 11-12 1 I. Problem Little to nothing was known about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) when it first erupted in the 1970s. When the

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Tasha
  • African American Artists

    African American Artists

    The multi-talented Camille Billops has found many different ways to express her artistic ability throughout her career. Her works that were done throughout her career was an expression of her life. Throughout the life of Camille she had many influences leading her into the art world. This paper has the artist going through her life coming up through the world as a student to a teacher then artist, and her works making her a legend.

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    Submitted: March 19, 2010 By: Monika
  • Eu Cultural Identity

    Eu Cultural Identity

    he Failure of The League Of Nations The League of Nations, a former international organization, was formed after World War I to promote international peace and security. The basis of the League, also called the Covenant, was written into the Treaty of Versailles and other peace treaties and provided for an assembly, a council, and a secretariat. Because the peace treaties had created the League of Nations, the League was bound to uphold their principles.

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Anna
  • What Is Culture?

    What Is Culture?

    Culture is a system of building identity !!! Each living life is attached in culture whether humans or animals. Culture is natural development during birth process {what we call is behavior, that changes from individual to individual broadened when lives in family that family is part of a society (group or community), behavior of the group is culture} and its evolution is based on intelligence reaction to experiences and needs. For example initial stages of

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: regina
  • Cultural Diversity Is a Source of International Competitive Advantage. Critically Evaluate!

    Cultural Diversity Is a Source of International Competitive Advantage. Critically Evaluate!

    MODULE: BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY SEMESTER: 2005/2006, YEAR 3 CULTURAL DIVERSITY IS A SOURCE OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE. CRITICALLY EVALUATE Today’s businesses are more and more expanding into other countries and thus becoming global. Operating outside the “country of origin” means adapting to national and local aspects. Therefore, it is evident that companies, factories and offices consist of very different people with various attitudes and backgrounds. Doubtlessly it has become normal that people

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Yan
  • Israel - a Cultural & Economic Analysis

    Israel - a Cultural & Economic Analysis

    Israel… A Cultural & Economic Analysis Executive Summary- Cultural Aspects The threat of war always exists when dealing with the Middle East, and particularly in Israel. Israel has hot summers and rainy winters with snow in the mountains. About 90% of the Israeli population live in urban areas and have large families. Marriage is a monogamous relationship and children stay very close with their families after marriage. The amount of people in secondary education (university)

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    Submitted: March 20, 2010 By: Fatih
  • Examining Different Approaches to Management and Theories of Organisation and Evaluating How Organisational Structure and Culture Contribute to Business Success

    Examining Different Approaches to Management and Theories of Organisation and Evaluating How Organisational Structure and Culture Contribute to Business Success

    Terms of reference The task that I have been set is to examine an organisation of my choice and use my own research to satisfy the following outcomes: • Examine different approaches to management and theories of organisation. • Evaluate how organisational structure and culture contribute to business success. To do this I need to answer the following questions in the form of a business report: • Identify the organisation’s approach to management, supported with

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: regina
  • How Led Zeppelin Influenced American Culture

    How Led Zeppelin Influenced American Culture

    How Led Zeppelin Influenced American Culture One of the most influential rock bands, Led Zeppelin, not only influenced American musicians, but also influenced the American culture with their combined rock, heavy-metal, blues, and folk to create an outstanding and timeless sound which can be followed from the origins of the band, through the height of the band’s career, to the legacy they left behind. Before Led Zeppelin was founded, each of the members had previous

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: Edward
  • Are African Americans Still Oppressed?

    Are African Americans Still Oppressed?

    Are African Americans Still Oppressed? African Americans in society today like the prisoners in the Allegory of the Cave are hostage to their own mentality. The two characteristics commonly shared between both is ignorance to reality and a reluctance to change. Thus in the essay the prisoners are locked and chained down in darkness with only a glow of light that allows for little sight. In turn objects placed in front of the glow cast

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    Submitted: March 22, 2010 By: regina