Syncretism generally refers to the process of reconciling or melding of differing views or beliefs or uses. This can happen intentionally, or by a natural, unconscious process. More or less discrete cultures that come into contact with one another, either through geographical proximity, migration, conquest, trade and exploration, or in other ways, will start to syncretize aspects of each culture. A melting pot is a metaphor for a society where many different types of people blend together as one. America is often called a melting pot.…
Personally, I relished the exhibition because I came to learn a lot out of it about culture. I additionally do hope that other people would have definitely gained something out of the event. All of us after the event will find a substantial reason to appreciate our cultures and retain…
For my cultural event I went to the language house on campus to celebrate cinco de mayo. They held the event in their backyard and had a ton of activities and stations to learn some history about Spanish speaking countries, whether that be in Europe or in South America.…
La Raza Student Cultural Organization played a vital role on the University of Minnesota campus from 1972-2010. The student-led group of Chicano and Latino students from colleges in the Twin Cities promotes greater historical, political, and cultural awareness concerning the Latino community through cultural and educational programs and events. Each year nearly all student groups submit a request to receive student service fees to fund their various events and activities. These formal requests are multi-page documents that describe all activities and events for which the funds will be used. In this paper, I analyze a Student Fees Request from 1999-2000 along with a La Raza event flyer from September 1999 to paint a picture of the La Raza Student…
Fruitvale Station Fruitvale Station is a film that depicts the life of Oscar Grant who is an African-American male living in a system of racial profiling, social injustice, and economic challenges. For most young African-American men the ability to rise above these problems are often difficult because of the limitations that the system places on them. Oscar has experienced frequent feelings of anger and which results in thoughts that trigger impulsive behaviors, and hostility. For young African-Americans men who are frustrated with life and the system often does not have a way to channel their anger, so they marginalized as the typical black angry man.…
At the moment when we got there, I saw a place that said “come in to real Mexican food” by just looking at the outside. At the moment I walked in I heard Mariachi music. As we are walking to our table, we could notice the decorations all inside the restaurant that makes people feel like they are part of the Mexican culture. They have mariachi hats, horse shoes, mariachi clothes, Mexican scarfs that are really pretty and colorful. You…
Alexander is an orphan who was born in a small island. Even though the odds were against him, that didn’t keep Hamilton from succes. Alexander Hamilton was a pioneer. Hamilton created many things, but he didn’t get to reach his full potential because his life ended in a duel. Therefore, I believe that Hamilton is an extraordinary founding father, and he may be one of the top three founding fathers. First, I will first present the background of Alexander Hamilton. I will give the reader all the information about Hamilton’s path to his succes. After I present Hamilton’s biography, I will begin the argument of why Hamilton is an important founding father. I will support my theories with scholarly sources. The sources will be retrieved from a…
Brazil’s cultural influences are as important as the United States. Brazil has many influences. Brazil’s culture is influenced by festivals, Brazil’s culture is also influenced by dating and marriage traditions because people have started to be more attached to this particular tradition of different dating and marriage traditions. Another one of Brazil's culture influences is education. Education there in Brazil is not as functional as the United States education. Brazil has a big attachment to traditions, maybe because it keeps the citizens in one piece. Brazil’s culture is influenced by dating, marriage traditions, and education.…
Knowledge is infinite so although it is my culture I can always learn new information. I am fascinated with my culture because although we were suppressed we still overcame. It is amazing to know that we were once not even included in the Constitution or allowed to vote and now we have Barrack Obama who is of African descent running for president. I used this museum trip not only as a means for getting information for this report but as a way to connect the past with the present. The museum was very successful at displaying the culture positively. Everything seemed chronological and there was a vast selection of…
description of the guests, their stories, the setting, and the patterns of behavior. We identified three cultural themes to gain a deeper understanding of this…
Gothic literature, which is sometimes referred to as Gothic horror, is a genre that links horror and romance into one tale of ‘transgressing the boundaries’. Gothicism was unheard of until the late 1700’s, this movement into a new genre of literature. This was pioneered by the English author Horace Walpole, in his famous fictional book ‘The Castle of Otranto’, or as Walpole alternatively titled it ‘a Gothic story’. Horace Walpole himself had transgressed the boundaries slightly; by introducing this new style of writing he had added a whole new genre into literature. Walpole’s style of writing was unique and captivated the readers mind and imagination to let he or she share the act of transgression, or as Robert Kidd, a renowned critic put it, “The Gothic has somehow seduced the reader so that he or she is complicit in engaging in whatever he or she might encounter”. This is what kept Gothicism alive, the author’s ability to intrigue the reader and give them a thirst to read more gothic literature.…
Mercy Hospital is celebrating the gift of life for many through a program called Mercy Variety Yucatan Heart Program. This program was started back in 1979 (Mercy, 2009). It has grown throughout the years and now has benefited almost 900 children. A lot of time, effort, money, and planning goes into this project. Each February a team of doctors, nurses, and clinical staff travel to the cities of Campeche and Merida in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. This team then opens a week long clinic for children with heart problems and defects. In this week approximately 600 children will visit the clinic in hopes of being one of the twenty- five chosen to be flown with a parent to Mercy Hospital in Des Moines to receive care. The twenty five children chosen are those whom the doctors perceive to be in the most critical and in need at the time. When they arrive here the children and parents receive help from translators, interpreters, and volunteers to help make their stay as easy and care-free as possible.…
First time abroad, I went to New York City JKF airport. In 18 hours I went to the airport flight JKF. Since high school I applied to Boston, so I'll change the flight time is tight.Because I think some dizzy.When in checked baggage on the plane, I put all my important information checked gone.I just keep my flight ticket . I put the most important thing is to check the passports and I20. JKF Airport me crazy. I felt helpless, I speak English very bad, I only know that simply speak English. I ask for help. Now someone to help me, always telling me not to worry. I am very happy. Surrounded by strangers, they always keep smiling. I'm not afraid of them contacted the agency to confirm my information, and then took me to quickly VIP channel.There 2 points boarding. I was the last to board the plane. I think the United States is a friendly and enthusiastic.This unforgettable experience me.JFK airport memories. New York is my American memories begin.…
The United States is the country of immigrants with different believes, values and traditions. Hispanic culture is one of the largest national, ethnic groups living in America. According to US census bureau, in 2011 Hispanic people take approximately17.2% of the population of America and by the year of 2050 the Hispanic people will be reaching 30% of all the people living in America (CDC, 2013). Knowing that, healthcare workers should be knowledgeable and competent of different traditions, believes, values and practices related to health when it comes to providing good care for Hispanic community.…
Culture is understood to be the values, knowledge, beliefs, behaviours, dress and foods that are passed on through generations. We usually gain understanding of our culture from our family and those around us.…