Nacirema Review
Thoughts on Lamron Rituals in Society
Bagger Vance
East Tennessee State University
Abstract
The Nacirema’s post-industrial economic structure will be identified along with thoughts on the article. Miner’s purpose of spinning a different viewpoint on a culture we find normal will be addressed. This essay will elaborate on the theme that Body Ritual of the Nacirema and “This American’s Life” audio have in common. The ability to look outside the box and be open to different perspectives will be explained.
Thoughts on Lamron Rituals in Society
As I read about Nacirema, I began to see the clear parallels between their society and our very own in the United States. The unique analogies give insight on what visitors from other cultures might feel when they observe our daily routines and priorities. While normal to us, our emphasis on image, prescription drugs, and assets may seem alien to other cultures. Nacirema’s market economy closely resembles the United States’ transition from being a worldwide leader in production to a nation that sells and services products made elsewhere. The post-industrial economy is demonstrated in Nacirema by its emphasis in self-improvement service centers (Post-industrial society, n.d.). Nacirema’s culture caters to those with a vast education in medicine and people skilled in the service industry. The growing service sector is evident in my hometown of Tullahoma, TN. While we have lost high paying manufacturing centers like Wilson Sporting Goods and Worth Sporting Goods to Mexico and China, we have gained restaurants, low price retailers, and service centers that provide low paying jobs. Looking at our current situation from an unbiased viewpoint would highlight our need for a manufacturing renaissance (Samuelson, 2013). Nacirema puts a microscope on how much time and money Americans spend on self-improvement and entertainment.
Bagger Vance
East Tennessee State University
Abstract
The Nacirema’s post-industrial economic structure will be identified along with thoughts on the article. Miner’s purpose of spinning a different viewpoint on a culture we find normal will be addressed. This essay will elaborate on the theme that Body Ritual of the Nacirema and “This American’s Life” audio have in common. The ability to look outside the box and be open to different perspectives will be explained.
Thoughts on Lamron Rituals in Society
As I read about Nacirema, I began to see the clear parallels between their society and our very own in the United States. The unique analogies give insight on what visitors from other cultures might feel when they observe our daily routines and priorities. While normal to us, our emphasis on image, prescription drugs, and assets may seem alien to other cultures. Nacirema’s market economy closely resembles the United States’ transition from being a worldwide leader in production to a nation that sells and services products made elsewhere. The post-industrial economy is demonstrated in Nacirema by its emphasis in self-improvement service centers (Post-industrial society, n.d.). Nacirema’s culture caters to those with a vast education in medicine and people skilled in the service industry. The growing service sector is evident in my hometown of Tullahoma, TN. While we have lost high paying manufacturing centers like Wilson Sporting Goods and Worth Sporting Goods to Mexico and China, we have gained restaurants, low price retailers, and service centers that provide low paying jobs. Looking at our current situation from an unbiased viewpoint would highlight our need for a manufacturing renaissance (Samuelson, 2013). Nacirema puts a microscope on how much time and money Americans spend on self-improvement and entertainment.
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