The Garcia sisters experience severe moments of conflict between the two different cultural systems of America and the Dominican Republic and a subsequent alienation from both. The movement away from their roots and the inability to accept fully the culture of their host country results in confusion and the inability to develop a sense of self. The connection between trauma and development in the narrative is evident in the novel “How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents” by Julia Alvarez....
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“Everyone has their own unique identity and culture, it plays a significant role in shaping the way we perceive ourselves and others”, Mr.Morgan said. A person’s beliefs and morals are directly affected by their culture throughout the rest of their lives. My interviewee Malique Morgan, is a Jamaican American, both of his grandparents are from Jamaica and moved to the U.S. in the 1980s. Throughout the interview, Mr.Morgan shares his insights and stories about Jamaicans and society. Others might think...
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Social constructivism is defined as a social group constructing things for one another, collaboratively creating a small culture of shared artifacts with shared meanings (Moodle, 2015). The theoretical base we use to understand knowledge is called social constructivism, or the ‘sociology of knowledge’. It characterizes knowledge as the sets of beliefs or mental models people use to interpret actions and events in the world. Social constructivism tells us we build knowledge as ways of understanding the world, and that these...
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To address the question of whether Japanese and Western imperialism differed, one must first understand what imperialism means. The term “imperialism” first appeared in France in the 19th century and was later introduced into English by critics of Louis Napoleon. It is descriptive of the relationship between a controlling power and those under its rule and refers to the attempt by such a power to dominate and impose its will on a foreign area. A country can be deemed imperialistic...
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In class, our main focus is globalization. We are forced to question what globalization is, its origin, how it affects us and vice versa. As a class, we try to conjure up a time, place, and reason for why globalization is important and relevant in our lives. However, I have come to an understanding that globalization is a way of life, and we are simply living in it. It is in everything that we do, even when we are not...
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Postcolonial feminism is a relatively new type of feminism that emerged in response to earlier waves of feminism and postcolonial theory. It seeks to address the adverse cultural, economic, and political effects of colonialism on non-Western women in developing and especially colonized countries, which are typically at odds with mainstream feminism. Therefore, a vital issue in feminist activities is the analysis of the boundaries of global politics and the boundaries between the bodies and discourses (Richardson & McLaughlin & Casey,...
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Gun violence in America is an urgent, nagging problem, which requires proof-based, innovative solutions. It is a serious national problem leading to more than 30,000 deaths and 78,000 non-fatal injuries every year [See Alpers and Wilson]. Although the rate of gun homicides in the United States of America has declined in recent years, U.S. rates remain substantially higher than those of almost every other nation in the world and are at least seven times higher than those of Australia, Canada,...
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Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15th,1929, and passed April 4, 1968. He was an American Baptist priest and dissident who turned into the most noticeable representative and pioneer in the American social liberties development from 1955 until his death in 1968. King progressed social liberties through peacefulness and common insubordination, propelled by his Christian convictions and the peaceful activism that was influenced by Mahatma Gandhi. He was the child of early social liberties lobbyist and pastor Martin...
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Did Martin Luther King Jr. accomplish everything he strived for? Did his dream come true? Martin Luther King didn’t always have good things going his way when he was doing the civil rights movement or even when he wasn’t. Martin strived for equality for everybody throughout the whole United States no matter your race. The way Martin achieved things without violence was pretty amazing. King led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott and in 1957 became the first president of the...
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After a long and dedicated struggle of our freedom fighters, on August 15, 1947, India became free from British rule. Jawaharlal Nehru, one of the freedom fighters, became the first Prime Minister of independent India, and he hoisted the Indian flag, tricolor, on the ramparts of the Red Fort in Delhi at noon, as the zero hour of 15 August began on that day in 1947. He called the moment 'India's tryst with destiny'. Delhi was declared the capital of...
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Diwali is one of the amazing festivals so that’s everyone likes to visit their native and celebrate it with their family members. Celebrating Diwali with family members will give satisfaction to everyone, and that’s why everyone likes to meet their family members on that day. It is one of the traditional festivals followed in India and it is common for all religious people. On that day surely everyone having fun with their family members, and that’s why most people are...
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People in Central America are struggling with crimes of law enforcement, parenting, and even the way the government operates. What's worse than that is the judicial and executive system isn’t doing anything enough for these people living in Central America. Central America can do so many things different that can help those who live there to be safe and less stressed. Certain areas in Central America are affected by how they live. I’d hate to be in an area where...
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Indian weddings are enormous spectacles of color, sound, sight, aroma, food, and meeting people. These weddings go way beyond being just an eternal celebration of love. The newlyweds are blessed by hundreds of guests, bedecked in their most ornate jewelry and dresses who together participate in several ceremonies and rituals, making it a few days of togetherness and frolic. Recently, I had a chance to attend one such lavish wedding of my cousin back in India. Little did I realize...
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There are some great things about my Chinese heritage. However, there are some negative aspects that also give me some negative feelings about my culture. The two positive factors include our strong work ethic and the teamwork aspect we have as Chinese. Part of what I have learned from my heritage is that one has to work hard. I have a strong capacity to perform a lot of work. I believe as long as I want excellent grades, I have...
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As a young individual, I had the opportunity to visit India. Indian culture is one that is quite different from American one. I was able to see the different building blocks of the culture as I interacted with Indians. The building blocks of a culture are the norms, values, language, and beliefs. The essay will focus on the different building blocks of Indian culture, how it compares to American culture, and finally, reflect on my reaction towards the culture as...
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Schools in Japan, from elementary to high school, hold ‘Undoukai’ (Sports Day). It's usually held on around October. Recently, some schools have started to hold their Sports Day in May because Japanese students are studying for exams in October. My Japanese school also holds in May, too. There's a small opening ceremony where all the groups march in a line, similar to the opening ceremonies at the Olympics. It looks like a mini-opening ceremony at the Olympics, but it doesn’t...
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We live in a society where meritocracy has become a myth. Meritocracy is a believed society where discrimination based on race, nationality, gender, age, and other irrelevant characteristics is completely absent. Meritocracy is giving everyone respect on basis of their ability, not the amount of power they have or the amount of money they have. Everything in the USA can be achieved through money. It is believed that everyone in the States is treated equally, but this is not true,...
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I grew up on the frontiers of freedom. I lived in Kuwait and Estonia as a child; the former has been liberated by America and the latter is protected by America. Living a country fresh out of the prison house of nations (Russia), I never knew what America was. I had never even celebrated the Fourth of July, nor was I aware of its existence. My mother told me a story of how my brothers and I marveled at the...
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America has always been a religious country. Since the early pilgrimages, there has been a religious aspect to the American culture and its way of life. America was so religious in their way of life that they were ranked one of the most religious countries (‘Atheism's Bad Rap in the United States’, 2014), and yet America is seeing a decline in religion. More and more people in the United States are identifying as atheist and agnostic, and the number of...
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“Through liberty and justice for all!”. Each school day, these words leave the mouths of thousands of children across America. They stand up tall, hand over their hearts, declaring that this nation - our nation - is a place that provides for them, where they have a voice. It is a place of equality that is worthy of each of their undying allegiance. Each of these children pledges their devotion to a democracy, and in return it is expected that...
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It would be difficult to overstate the important and significant of tea in the Chinese culture, which is not only in the art form and tradition, but it is also a way of life. There are a lot of regions and locations are producing the glorious tea in China. However, there are some places that will be stated in this paper. China exports tea to more than 120 countries, estimated 80 million people working in mainly tea industry. China is...
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The U.S. Constitution establishes the equal treatment of people across all states, but forms of inequality – such as racism and discrimination – are still prevalent today. In spite of the on-going hardships, we’ve faced as a nation, Generation Z has the ability to use social media to address and directly combat such injustices. Martin Luther King Junior’s speech ‘I Have a Dream’ says: “This will be the day, this will be the day when all of God’s children will...
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‘The Dick Van Dyke Show’ was one of the greatest television shows of the early 1960s. By genre classifications, the show was a situation comedy (sitcom). The show was created by Cark Reiner and ran from 1961 to 1966. It was based on the ideal suburban American family through the personal and professional life of Rob Petrie. Rob’s profession is being a writer working for the fictional Alan Brady Show. He faces competition from other workmates like Buddy Sorrell and...
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Poverty, homelessness, hunger, crime, juvenile delinquency, drug abuse, single motherhood. These are just some of the pressing social and economic issues that plague our society today. But what if I told you that there was another problem, underlying all of these issues, that if we could solve it, would dramatically increase people’s chances of escaping these cycles of despair and improve their chance at life success? A single issue that, if we addressed it, could give people in the most...
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Introduction India, a nation synonymous with diversity and rich cultural heritage, has intrigued and captivated the world for centuries. It is a living tapestry of numerous languages, religions, dances, music, architecture, food, and customs - each differing yet beautifully entwined from state to state, city to city, and village to village. The sheer magnitude and intricate nature of Indian culture might make it a challenging subject to encapsulate in a single essay. Yet, the task is to delve into this...
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The movie Captain Fantastic directed by Matt Ross explores and critiques aspects of modern American lifestyle and culture. Ben Cash’s perspectives, values, and lifestyle are portrayed through questions on anti-capitalist resistance, comparison of mainstream lifestyles, mental issues, and parenting. The title “Captain Fantastic” is amusing however deliberately deceptive. Ross challenges the audience's preconceived superheroic expectations. Ross’s film follows Ben Cash and his six children, who live an isolated, unique, and primitivist lifestyle in the woods. Ben Cash is the focal...
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Understanding Art in a New Light Europe had been the center of art for all of art history with many influential artists. After World War II, Americans wanted their own movement to call their own. The Armory Show held in New York in 1913 featured the best European artist and only had a small section of American artwork. Threatened by the ratio, American artists were influenced to explore a new form of art. They wanted to create the impossible, which...
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The United States of America was Founded on July 3, 1776. The founding fathers had the idea of a country not run by one person, but a democracy where everyone has a say in who is elected to represent them. They wanted a country where people can practice their religion freely, and be who they want. Fast forward three centuries and America is built around the 1%, America is the hard-working class, America is the melting pot, America is the...
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Mexican culture has its similarities and differences with American culture. Not only are there similarities and differences within the basic aspect of culture but also within the socialization aspect. My subtopic was immigration and how that affects Mexican-American people not only in their daily life but also in their long-term lives. We will dive deeper into how the basic cultures are different, current events that might be affecting Mexican Americans today, and differences that affect identity. Each culture is going...
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There is nothing wrong with one community learning the cultural styles originated by another (Forman). However, it is not okay for the dominant community to take over, strip these cultural forms and meanings from their origins, and popularize them (Forman). The commercialization and globalization of hip-hop did just that, leaving the oppressed black community back to their misrepresented social, economic, and political struggles which hip-hop was created to neglect (Flores). Hip-hop originated in the South Bronx of New York City...
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