Cultural Syncretism Abstract The concept of cultural syncretism exists when two different cultures combine their ancient beliefs of the past to create new traditions and/or beliefs. There are several cultural factors that influenced both Africa and the Americas such as weaponry‚ technological advancements‚ medical and religious. China and India’s values were quite different when it came to cultural beliefs. They would isolate themselves from outside traditions‚ which made them more resistant to
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What is Cultural tourism? Cultural tourism are motivated by interest in cultural events such as festival‚ activities such as theater‚ arts‚ museums‚ architecture‚ and religion. This is one of the largest and fastest-growing global tourism markets. Culture and creative industries are increasingly being used to present the destination for tourists. Taj mahal Hotel in Mumbai Five star hotels are located amidst the landscaped gardens next to Gateway of India. This is one of the most luxurious
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Cultural Autobiography Juanita J. Duffy Capella University Cultural Autobiography Investigating one’s own cultural heritage can teach us much regarding our own world views‚ how they affect us‚ how they affect others‚ and how they can potentially affect our clients in a counseling situation either positively or negatively. This paper provides examples and analyzes how a therapist’s own cultural self-awareness can impact the counseling relationship and explores appropriate strategies to address
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Bakari Kitwana – Why White Kids Love Hip-Hop Many people have a connection to hip-hop that goes beyond simple pop culture consumerism. Some youth who identify with hip-hop identify with more than just music or entertainment. And‚ acceptance of hip-hop as mainstream popular culture has “radically altered the racial landscape” and in the way that young Americans are processing race. Instead of stark racial divisions in popular culture‚ the popularity of hip hop has created a much more fluid situation
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the help of bad behaviour. Next reason for bad student’s behaviour in many countries is separate education of boys and girls. Approaches to the education of two sexes vary a lot. For example‚ girls can easily ask a teacher for a help and see in him an ally‚ boys‚ in contrast‚ in the cases when they can’t deal with the problem‚ start to fool and disturb the lesson. Consequently‚ separate education and different approaches for both genderes can prevent problems with behaviour. Speaking about possible
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2007 The Cultural Impact of Information Systems – Through the Eyes of Hofstede – A Critical Journey Michael Jones University of Wollongong‚ Wollongong‚ Australia mjones@uow.edu.au Irit Alony Central Queensland University‚ Rockhampton‚ Australia i.alony@cqu.edu.au Abstract With the increasing levels of multiculturalism in today’s business and the proliferation and essentiality of information systems‚ development and management of IS needs to be considered in light of the cultural factors
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Cultural Differences America is a melting pot filled with many different cultures and ways of life. In this paper‚ three of the many will be discussed and explained. First‚ will be the Asian American culture‚ next the Latino culture and finally the African American culture. Exposure to these cultures will be imminent in the medical field and the information provided will help one who is looking to work with people from these cultures on a daily basis. Knowing information on a patient’s culture helps
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CULTURAL THEORY CULTURAL THEORY Culture is an essential component for human development. Culture cannot be evaded from and its implications are of importance to the human life. In this study‚ I shall address the aspects of culture as presented in sculptures. A distinct sculpture will be identified and well analyzed in respect to its cultural impact to the entire human life growth and development. It will involve the contribution the cultural entities have and how culture is perceived
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Cultural Considerations In this paper the author will examine and assess the culture concerns and influences in today’s society along with the mixed culture as it directly relates to the effect it has on the criminal justice system. The author will address how does the concerns of the culture effect justice and security administration and practices‚ contemporary methods used in societies with mixed cultures‚ how do these influences relate and affect nondiscrimination practices‚ and if the famous
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9) Cultural Diversity Enhances a Workplace By: Effie Moore Salem Updated: October 29‚ 2009 Cultural diversity is what gives a workplace class. A workplace with diverse cultures is a most interesting place to work; a workplace without cultural diversity is a workplace going nowhere‚ doing nothing to ensure continuance. People with different cultures are living treasures to an entrepreneurial business. They can be‚ is in the right light‚ educational means
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