Being a human, everyone has their personalities and properties which people can base on to distinguish a group of people or an individual. There are many factors that affect our characteristics. Value and identity differ from person to person, therefore people should respect and accept it even it is good or bad. According to the writers in chapter one, there...
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Twelfth Night explores the concept of gender identity by Shakespeare’s use of masking and role play. Through multiple characters, he causes the reader to contemplate gender identity and the nature of the self. Cesario and Viola’s transitioning suggests multiple different concepts that are researched throughout the story, such as Cesario’s romantical issues with Olivia and Duke Orsino or the role...
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Interpreter of Maladies is a short story written by Jhumpa Lahiri. The story evolves around a married Indian American couple visiting their country of heritage India alongside with their children. During their visit to India, a lot of things started to cue on such as marriage problems between the Das couple to shocking secrets revealed by Mrs Das, the rollercoaster...
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Physical identity, a complex amalgam of biological, genetic, and environmental factors, forms the cornerstone of how individuals perceive themselves and are perceived by society. It encompasses a spectrum of characteristics including but not limited to, our physical appearance, body structure, and physiological functions. This essay seeks to delve into the multifaceted concept of physical identity, evaluating its components, implications, and...
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Introduction Xenocentrism, the preference for the products, styles, or ideas of someone else's culture rather than of one's own, is a pervasive theme in various forms of media, including cinema. Films serve as a powerful medium for expressing and reflecting societal values, attitudes, and beliefs. This essay explores the manifestation and implications of xenocentrism in movie films, analyzing how this...
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Introduction Change and identity are two interwoven concepts that play a critical role in personal development and societal evolution. Change is an inevitable part of life, influencing various aspects of human existence, while identity—the understanding of oneself—serves as a foundation for how individuals experience and react to change. This essay explores the importance of change and identity, examining how these...
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Racial identity is an intricate tapestry woven from strands of personal experience, societal influence, and historical context. As I reflect on my racial autobiography, I find that my journey is characterized by moments of revelation, struggle, and growth. This essay seeks to explore these facets and illustrate how they have shaped my understanding of race and identity. Early Awareness Growing...
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Cultural self-awareness is an essential facet of personal and collective identity, significantly shaping our interactions, perspectives, and societal structures. In today's globalized world, where cross-cultural interactions are commonplace, understanding one's cultural background and its influence on behavior and thought processes is more crucial than ever. This essay delves into the significance of cultural self-awareness, supported by well-researched evidence and statistics,...
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Introduction Ethnocentrism, a sociological concept referring to the tendency of individuals to view their own cultural group as superior to others, has significant implications for multicultural societies. In the context of Singapore, a nation renowned for its cultural diversity, ethnocentrism presents unique challenges and opportunities. Singapore's population consists primarily of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Eurasian communities, each with distinct cultural,...
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Introduction Oral history interviews serve as a compelling medium to capture the lived experiences of individuals, particularly immigrants, whose stories often remain undocumented in mainstream historical narratives. By engaging in oral history immigrant interviews, researchers can gain nuanced insights into the complexities of migration, adaptation, and identity formation. This essay delves into the importance of oral history as a method...
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In the contemporary, capitalist age, man longs for “communion, confession, and forgiveness in an amoral and aleatoric universe” (Schaub 337). This is the heart of the human tragedy that Mamet captures in his dramatic universe; along with his characters, the audience experiences the poignancy and intense desperation as they, even the strongest and most despicable, “misogynist, unlovable, and unloving” (Kane...
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Ethnicity is described as a person or thing related to a specific subgroup that has a general national unique, social character or race. It is viewed as an anthropological term since it leans on learned practices and not natural factors. Numerous people have blended social foundations and can partake in more than one ethnicity. Ethnicity can evolve based on the...
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Woman IV is a painting from a series of works done in the 1950s known as the Women series painted by Willem De Kooning. This large-scale painting immediately draws a viewer in with its evidence of the expressionistic movement of a brush loaded with thick paint, the ild, splashy gestures, of the artist, and the seemingly random placement of colors...
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Chair (Barker) concluded that it is possible to use the anthropological method to study 'cultural and social organization'. Holmes (1998) pointed out this method to formulate a series of sociolinguistic universals. These include: 1. Men and women develop a variety of ways to use language. (1998: 462) 2. Women tend to pay more attention to the emotional function of interactions...
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According to Parker (2005) ethnography “documents the daily life of a person or community ”. Ethnography describes the ideologies, behaviors, relationships, and contextual factors of the people and communities (Lofland, 2002; Wolcott, 1999). Hence, the researcher's intention in this study was to describe Filipino values amid the current pandemic. Ultimately this study aims to develop an in-depth understanding of Filipino...
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The teenage years for an individual are the most impressionable and vulnerable period in one’s life. Add social media into the equation, and there can be some potentially harmful consequences to one’s mental health. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, social media is websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking....
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When people ask you, or when you ask yourself what it means to be American, what usually comes to mind? For most people, they would say to be american would mean to be born in America or to be a citizen of America. While those are correct answers, the question can go rather deep with all sorts of answers, but...
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Introduction At present, kids in America are more overweight than at any time in recent history. This is coming at a tremendous expense to the economy and government. The majority of these kids at the present age barely take an interest in open-air exercises as they indulge more in computer games, PC applications, and internet-based life. It is thought that...
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The late 1800s was the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, the most momentous and dynamic time in American history. Industrial cities and towns grew significantly because of the migration of farmers and families who were searching for work in factories and mines. The resettlement of the people would help start a new development and retransformation of the country for generations...
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Before this class, I never thought much of my ethnic background. After asking my grandparents and parents I gathered a little more information about our ethnic background. Although my maternal grandmother was born a mixture of English and Italian, she was raised in a household that was a blend of Italian and French. Her mother, who is my great-grandmother, who...
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Feld asserts that the intellectual rights of, That Was Your Mother, should have been collectively held by Alton Rubin and his band the Twisters (35). Unfortunately, it is Paul Simons who enjoys the intellectual property rights of the production. Indeed, because of cultural appropriation, it has become difficult for people from minor cultural groups to claim an infringement of intellectual...
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The book Anthem takes place in a society that could be best described as a dystopia. No individuals have any form of free will. They cannot select their careers, instead, those are picked by the government. They also have no right to ask questions concerning their past, and all of their curiosity is stripped away from them. Although the story...
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Introduction: Life has a way of presenting unexpected turns and challenges that force us to confront ourselves and our place in the world. In the essay "How I Contemplated the World from the Detroit House of Correction," the author takes us on a narrative journey through their experiences in a correctional facility. This essay explores the personal transformation and self-discovery...
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Sunday Adelaja once said, “Names have a great influence on the destiny of the person, who bears the name”. In Jhumpa Lahir’s novel The Namesake, Lahir tells the story of a Bengali man named Gogol who, throughout his life, has experienced an identity crisis. The name given to him at birth was solely supposed to be used as his dark...
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How does the life, and death, of a person who was hung 168 years ago affect the lives of people today? The truth is, on the surface level it does not, but without looking at the politics of the time to find reasonings in their judgment one cannot delve into the truth of how the story of Josefa Segovia. To...
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Our society is often known to ignore others who may not fit the stereotypical criteria but do we have the right “to be blind?” How about all those starving children on the streets? Only a handful of people in the whole world would pretend to see “their needs”, are you one of them? The King of Pop questions the meaning...
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Identity is an undeniable and essential fact of life that our society is controlled by money and identity. Many poor People are living in society they are struggling for their basic needs and food. They are working hard for their daily routine it is also a great challenge for them. The government doesn’t show any care for them because they...
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“Our culture, our traditions, our language are the foundations upon which we build our identity.” One’s cultural values and beliefs affect their attitude and influence their approach to living. When two cultures clash, it becomes difficult for a person to choose their value and belief system, which can have a major impact on their personality. Through the psychological lens, Jhumpa...
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Classic Essay: “About Men” The purpose is to talk about how the stereotypes about cowboys are false. Cowboys are very useful, providing, and caring, and are not at all the rough men portrayed in movies. On the outside cowboys do look very rugged and tough. This rough exterior is the reason a lot of people have assumed that cowboys are...
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The world we live in is vast. Our plant is home to approximately 7.7 billion individuals.1 While humans as a species share general traits, people belonging to different cultures and nationalities differ from one to the next. Beliefs and customs differ. Fairy tales are told differently depending on how your parents told you them as a child, and how their...
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