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    America in the 1990s and the early 21st century America had a strong influence in handing International affairs in the 1990s. At that time‚ along with the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991‚ the United States became the only super power in the world. In the early 21st century‚ it also plays an important role on the international affairs. 1. American in the 1990s (1) Military Attacks on Iraq and Yugoslavia In the 1990s‚ the United States gave the world an impression of world policeman

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    United States‚ we have many different values present. Some of these include freedom‚ independence‚ justice and equality. We are a melting pot of cultures and in such‚ we see a wide variety of value systems at play. For our first Individual Work Worksheet‚ you will explore three values that you think are central to American culture. From there‚ let’s define ethnocentrism. Is it ethnocentric to be nationalistic? Finally‚ define cultural relativism. Are values culturally relative? Why/Why not?

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    Quinlan Jamal Sneed Eng 101-512 The value of a college education in the 21st century depends on why the person is attending in the first place. For some it’s a family tradition‚ their fathers‚ fathers went to college and so the tradition should continue. Which would make the the value in this case acceptance from ones family. Others have no Idea what they want out of life but hope college is the place

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    21st Century Culture: A Cinematic Retelling of Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare In reading Measure for Measure by William Shakespeare I was shocked by the obscurity for which Shakespeare places both the concept of religion and culture from within the context of the play. Set the early 1600s‚ the Catholic City of Vienna is revealed to be a place that for over “fourteen years” has been corrupted by the greed of politics and prostitutions‚ with the supposed leader of the land‚ the duke‚ disappearing

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    THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN THE 21ST CENTURY Living in the 21st century offers certain formal gowns dresses advantages‚ such as a higher standard of living‚ but it also has some disadvantages‚ such as a polluted environment. To begin with‚ most people now have more money for less hard work. They earn higher salaries than before and enjoy better social security‚ such as social welfare for laid-off workers and disability insurance. Secondly‚ because of the advance in medical technology which

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    The 21st has begun and with it will come many changes in today’s modern society. Changes occur daily; taken into view these changes become extremely noticeable. This century is going to change not just the way that we think‚ but also what we actually think with - our own individual minds. This paper will express personal beliefs on what will occur in the 21st century‚ such as‚ technology‚ medical sector‚ and living environments. Technology plays an important role in the 21st century. Modern advancements

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    take control of everything around you. The question is: what would I get rid of to improve life in the 21st century? For me the worst things in the world are violence so that is the first thing which I would get rid of to improve life. Violence is everywhere: at home‚ at school‚ at work. It is behaviour that demeans limited freedom‚ violates the rights and causes mental and physical suffering of another person. Contractor makes it a pleasure. Why? How can you derive satisfaction from observing

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    The Spratlys are one of three archipelagos of the South China Sea which comprise more than 30‚000 islands and reefs and which complicate governance and economics in that region of Southeast Asia. Such small and remote islands have little economic value in themselves‚ but are important in establishing international boundaries. There are no native islanders but there are‚ at least for now‚ rich fishing grounds; and initial surveys indicate the islands may contain significant reserves of oil and natural

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    three values that are central to American culture. • What are the three values you would like to explore? Your Answer: When I consider qualities‚ the three I feel are most essential to American society are a success‚ flexibility‚ and independence these are the qualities I might want to explore. • Why are these important to us? Your Answer: Success is important to us because it ensures that we can take care of our families. Flexibility is important to us because without flexibility we would not be

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    The 21st century has revolutionized the way we interact with others and view the world; technology made it is easier to communicate‚ network‚ and even flirt with others. Computers transformed themselves into becoming the new “cupid” via instant messaging‚ chat-rooms and online dating in which flirting is easier in these spaces. Also the rise of social networking sites even made it possible to find a significant other; for example‚ my friend met his current girlfriend of six months through Facebook

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