Joe ReidJoe ReidEnglish 101California Surf CultureThe manufactured image of health and happiness that became synonymous with the California Lifestyle has over the years become more refined, molded into a specific state of existence that is, by definition, a contradiction placed at the ocean’s edge. The exploitation of this natural condition . . . Read more
Pop CultureIn Risk and Blame, Anthropologist Mary Douglas describes the cultural basis for witch hunts in traditional societies. Whether the witch is able to do harm or not, the attribution of a hidden power to hurt is a weapon of attack against them….A successful accusation is one that has enough . . . Read more
SUMERWhile researching Sumerian culture I learned many interesting things that I was not aware of before. Many little known facts about Sumer will change the way that people feel about other ancient societies. Many advances that are not attributed to Sumeria, often were pioneered by this advanced culture long before . . . Read more
The Significance of Federalism in Political CultureThe United States government is constructed of many systems and ideas which,when bound together, create the Democratic government utilized by the country. All ofthe different things, in most cases compliment each other and therefore, work together. Two examples of this are the system of . . . Read more
Vietnamese Vs. PakistaniWhat is culture? Culture is set of learned behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and ideas that are characteristic of a particular society or population. In this paper, I will compare and contrast Pakistani and Vietnamese culture. Furthermore, I will discuss what I have learned from this exercise. In Vietnam . . . Read more
‘Functions of festivals in Early Modern Europe…’University levelEssay History of Popular Culture‘What were the functions of popular festivals, etc. in Early Modern Europe?And why did the authorities, civil and ecclesiastical seek to control orsuppress them?’In Early Modern Europe festivals were the setting for heroes and theirstories, to be celebrated by . . . Read more
In the short story “The Red Convertible,” by Louise Erdrich, theauthor, contrasts the old way of life versus the new. Erdrich does this throughmetaphorical symbols: the color red, convertible, summer trip, and the“fancy” dance Henry performs before his death (Erdrich p. 468). In thestory, the color red symbolizes many things. . . . Read more
What is it that defines a culture of a historical period? It can be the accumulation of the arts or advances in technology, science, music, teacher, the economy, war, or religion. It can also just be a simple change of view or beliefs in a group of people. These changes . . . Read more
Disney’s Effect On Society And CultureTeam RodentFor nearly seven decades Corporate Disney has dazzled its audiences; generation after generation have been entertained through avenues ranging from movies to elaborate theme parks. While many find this massive establishment to be a significant part of American culture and welcome the Disney spirit . . . Read more
The social values and history have shaped and formed the economical developments and the current environment of business in the People’s Republic of China. They have determined the patterns for negotiation and the Chinese perceptions of business, and their feelings towards westerners. The implicit and explicit rules that the Chinese . . . Read more
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