Ethnicity was a means of categorizing human beings, that had widespread credibility and positive affirmation. From âethnicâ food to âethnicâ fashion the idea of ethnicity has been employed as a positive phenomenon in contemporary life but more importantly, as post-colonial nation-states have defined their distinctive identities, ethnicity has been frequently invoked as a primordial basis for nation-building (Downing, & Husband, 2005). Within established political formations, ethnic diversity has been increasingly politicized as human rights movements have, over the last four...
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Du Boi's notion of âDouble Consciousnessâ and why it was so transformative to social theory. Du Bois was an American sociologist, activist, and author. He was born in 1868 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts and graduated from Fisk University in Nashville and was also the first black American to receive a Ph.D. from Harvard. Until recently Du Boisâ contributions to sociology have been greatly overlooked especially his ideas revolving around the notion of âdouble consciousness. Du Boisâ ideas and concepts of...
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Introduction Many people claim who they are but they are not in the way they act; behave and way of living speak and noticeably. There is a danger in this way of prevention, this will affect an individualâs way of thinking that is not really who he is but the reality is, he is borrowing, and many times not aware. Way of living is very salient evidence of how to define an individualâs cultural identity. It carries a connotation of...
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Introduction Culture Culture refers to the practices, values and beliefs shared by a group. It encompasses group life from daily routines, and daily interactions, to the most important part of group life. It includes everything produced by society and includes all social rules. For example, a family always take their dinner at 8.30 pm every day. After that, culture is also a pattern of ideas, customs, and behaviors shared by a specific group of people or society. These patterns will...
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Around the world 7,000 languages are being spoken, and most of us only speak one or two. Our identities are formed by a lot of aspects: by the people around us, the books we read, the music we listen to and the work we do. But, speaking a second language, can lead one to create a different disguise and help to understand who we are. The beauty of multilingualism lies in the ability to express yourself in multiple ways. Even...
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is the main character in 'The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by British writer Robert Stevenson. Jekyll used the secret medicine developed by himself to separate the evil in his human nature. However, it is unexpected that the separated evil turns into an independent personality and shows itself, and then kills people on a large scale. Fight Club is one of the works of director David Fincher. The plot of the film...
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The problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color line. This was one of the quotes by American sociologist W. E. B. Du Bois. Du Bois had many occupations: he was a professor, historian, journalist, and others. He was the first African American graduated from the integrated public high school in Great Barrington; aside from that, he was also the first African American who earned a Ph.D. from Harvard University. In his book âThe Soul of Black...
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The Bluest Eye is a book ahead of its time. Published in 1970, The Bluest Eye tells the story of an 11-year-old girl, Pecola who fervently wishes for beautiful blue eyes, in the hope that happiness love and acceptance would follow. Though many of the characters in the bluest eye possess dark and gloomy lives their stories shine a light on many of the problems modern society has today. Furthermore, Morrison uses this book as a vehicle to drive discussions...
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The âserial killerâ terms reign deep fear in the hearts of the majority of the population. Traditionally, the acts have been associated with males with women perceived to be conventionally caring and are compassionate to their fellow human beings and thus incapable of serial killing. However, in the recent past, the number of female serial killers is almost leveling that of males. In another instance, serial killing tactics and strategies are distinct as gender characteristics. Various studies have explained the...
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The House On Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros tells the story of Esperanza Cordero through beautiful vignettes and the narrator describing how her family first arrived on Mango Street. When the pipes in their previous apartment burst and the landlord refused to repair them, she , her parents, brothers Carlos and Kiki , and sister Nenny moved to Mango Street. Esperanza had not been hoping for a small , decaying red house in a poor urban neighborhood when her parents...
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Australian cultural identity is the notion that all people within Australia share the same beliefs and values surrounding a single culture. It includes the history of our nation as well as the beliefs and virtues which shape the nation's character, as perceived from a global point of view. However cultural identity is inherently flawed as it suggests that we all share the same perspective on the way in which our society as a whole should act. John Kinsellaâs anthology, The...
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In the third chapter, the quest for identity in the Black Boy is examined. The work is the autobiography of Richard Wrightâs own life in the South during his childhood and youth. It is a true document of race relations in America. Although an autobiography it is highly personalized, the authorâs eyes and ears and emotions were vibrantly sensitive, so he missed as little of what went on around him as what went on inside him. In Black Boy which...
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Metaphysics, according to Merriam-Webster, is the part of the philosophy that is concerned with the fundamental nature of reality and being. Personal identity is one of the main topics covered by the study of metaphysics. Personal identity is associated with the theme of the One and the Many and with a paradox: the individual remains the same despite their changes over time. The rationale for this paradox is the big challenge faced by metaphysics. Several philosophers tried to define personal...
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Political concepts are intrinsically polysemous. For many of them, there is no universal definition that comes without dispute. In this essay, I will argue that political concepts are subject to contestation due to the fact that humans and societies are not static, we are subject to constant change because of environment or culture for example. Moreover, an individualâs own experiences can have significant value on the understanding of concepts, as we also have the ability to shape politics and society....
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Linguistic identity refers to a situation whereby a person considers himself or herself to be part of a certain group that speaks the same language. Most people become fluent in a second or third language at risk of losing their identity. My linguistic background is that I was raised in a linguistic environment where I used Xhosa as my home language and English at school. After that, I found myself in a different language where I need to use isiZulu....
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Introduction to Affirmative Action and Its Purpose Imagine growing up as a child with the mindset that you want to become a successful engineer. You study hard, get into college, and graduated at the top of your class. Suddenly, you are gifted the opportunity of a lifetime when a top-tier company has a vacant position in your area of expertise. After applying for the position, sending in your resume, and outshining all the other people that applied, you donât get...
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Cultural identity is developed through many activities you love to do and grow to learn more about. For example, playing the piano is a way to form your cultural identity by expressing yourself, through the way, you play. Jing-mei formed her cultural identity following her motherâs idea because if it wasnât for her mother she wouldnât have given the piano a chance and not be able to gain her cultural identity. Frida Kahlo formed her cultural identity by painting her...
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Derek Alton Walcott was a famous poet and playwright from Saint Lucia who is recognized for his contribution to literature in the Caribbean.as he showcase the authenticity of the Caribbean culture. He was a trained painter but his passion for writing led him to publish his first collection of poems at the age of fourteen. Walcott achieved many awards some being Queens Gold Medal in Poetry, Common Wealth Award of Distinguished Service, Order of Merit in Jamaica and Knight or...
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In this essay, I will be discussing the ideas that are central to the critical thinking on dress associated with the African diaspora. Through a series of case studies in the UK, USA, and Africa the terms of style, fashion, dress, and black are considered with regard to the specific use, past or present connections, and contemporary relevance. The key theme of this essay is to expand on how multi-faceted links projected from clothed black bodies are to be expected...
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In the university, people learn about âidentityâ so much. What is the importance of knowing own identity? Many people have experienced to think about this question âWho Am I?â Usually, many Japanese university students spend a lot of time to find answers, because when people enter the university, they can meet so many kinds of people and get many new experiences. For example, start a part-time job, join a new community at university, study more specifically than high school and...
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Foreword An old story written by Wayne Cordeiro in his book, âDoing Church As A Teamâ tells of a rabbi living in a Russian city a century ago. Disappointed by his lack of direction and life purpose, he wandered in the chilly evening. With his hands thrust deep in his pockets, he aimlessly walked through the empty streets, questioning his faith in God, the Scriptures, and his calling to ministry. The only thing colder than the Russian winter air was...
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The identity crisis of women from the perspective of âThe Darlingâ and âProfession for womenâ The concept of âidentity crisisâ originates in the work of developmental psychologist Erik Erikson, who believed that the formation of identity was one of the most important parts of a person's life. When people are confused about their role or goal in life they face an identity crisis. Identity crisis is one of the common conflicts people face during their development. Erikson described identity as...
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Culture is defined in many different ways by different people. Whether talking about American culture, LGBT culture, or Deaf culture, they are all a system of knowledge. Culture shapes us because it consists of values, beliefs, language, behaviors, and practices that people share. These influence us on how to think, interact, and behave in the world. People can be a part of more than one culture based on what they identify themselves as. No one is born with culture; we...
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The word identity, according to the Oxford Dictionary, simply refers to âthe fact of being who or what a person or thing isâ. But what is concealed behind this definition, what is the underlying meaning of oneâs identity? Throughout the year psychologists have extensively researched the roles human beings look to define themselves as. From psychology, we understand the complexity of our brains with the ability to distinguish events, cultures, relationships, memories, and many more tasks, developing the personal traits...
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Religion Religion has always played a big role in my life. My parents are both very religious but allowed their children to find their own paths. Religious identity and conflict are present in Aminul Hoqueâs book titled British-Islamic Identity. This is evident when the author says âIdentification with British Islam for many third-generation Bangladeshis is a social construction lodged in contingency and conditional on certain structural and symbolic resources. Among others, these include a seemingly antagonistic foreign policy towards Muslim...
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Memories are the architecture of our identity, designed by our parents. Together the protagonists from the novel âJasper Jonesâ, and the film âInto the Wildâ, have grown up with memories built around their parents, and what their parents have emphasized as their identity. Charlie and Chris have had their identities shaped by the way their parents have raised them. Ever since a young age, parents have always been there in our memories. The things that have been there since childhood...
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Oral cancer is known as one of the most popular types of cancer among people all over the globe, and there are about 200K deaths recorded annually, as a result of it. Oral cancer occurs when a bunch of malignant cells infect the oral tissues, and this harms the oral cavity overall, including different parts, such that the lips, gum, palate, and tongue. It mainly happens as a result of carelessness when it comes to dental care. There are various...
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Motherhood is a unique and fascinated experience for some women. Many womenâs experiences of being mother do not go well. Being mother is associated with many responsibilities and lifestyle changes. These transitional demands often become stressful for many females and leads to psychological problems. This often becomes worse for women who live abroad. Being mother out of their own cultural context, social support and caregivers, interaction and communication problems with healthcare providers and changes in identity are some crucial problems...
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Social constructionism are values that are created within a society to define certain roles. An example of this is gender roles in society, i.e., male and female roles. Motherhood is a period in a womanâs life, usually after childbirth where she looks after her child. Motherhood is an extension of the socially constructed female gender role. However, motherhood is not a static role and is different in a variety of cultures. McMahon, (1995) explored the nature of motherhood using interaction...
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Feminism and motherhood have a complicated and unique relationship. Since the formation of the womenâs movement in Latin America, women have fought for reproductive freedom, pushed for economic equality, and called for universal childcare in an effort to achieve greater success in the public sphere. However, the women of Costa Rica remain faced with one problem: womanhood hasnât been separated from motherhood in the same sense that men are separated from fatherhood. Society continues to ignore the work mothers do...
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