Alternative/dominant and resistant readings Dominant readings are the most common and widely-accepted interpretations of a given text. An alternative reading is any reading that differs from the commonly-accepted interpretation. A resistant reading is an alternative reading that contradicts the dominant reading. Think about the words resistant (the noun form of the verb to ’resist’) and dominant (the noun form of the verb to dominate) and it will help you to retain the meanings of the terminology
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Influences from A Dominant Culture A dominant culture‚ which is characterized by its wide prevalence and strong influences‚ always exerts huge influence and imposes pressure upon minority cultures. In the memoir‚ When I Was Puerto Rican‚ Esmeralda Santiago recalled her childhood both in Puerto Rica and America‚ and revealed how American culture affected Puerto Rican culture and traditions. In the 1940s‚ people in Puerto Rica experienced intensive cultural impact from their powerful neighbor country
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Contrast the dynamics between dominant cultures and subcultures either in a work setting or in society. According to Baack (2012)‚ a dominant culture articulates the core values shared by a majority of an organization’s members. The dominant culture is the one that has the most power and influence. This culture represents the majority in society. The subcultures consist of the minorities in societies that differ from the dominant culture. Even though they are different‚ they deserve to be respected
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When in a work environment‚ the dominant culture articulates the core values shared by a majority of an organization’s members. (Baack‚ 2012). The dominant culture is visible to the public when the organization interacts with the public. A subculture is created within a company as it begins to grow and develop. As Baack stated‚ “A subculture (a culture that differentiates a subgroup from the larger group to which it belongs)‚ in an organizational context‚ arises from the common problems‚ situations
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Writing Assignment #1 "Everyone’s behavior is guided by his or her unique needs and wants." Salespersons‚ prospects‚ customers‚ and consumers all make their daily decisions based on this fact. By better understanding others needs and wants as well as your own‚ a salesperson can reach his full potential for attracting new business as well as retaining business while maximizing revenue. As we discussed in class‚ there are four major personality traits that differ depending on varying amounts
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Dominant Firms: Impact on consumers and producers plus issues of control and regulation Dominant Firms Part 1 A Definition (2 marks): A dominant firm is one which accounts for a significant share of a given market and has a significantly larger market share than its next largest rival. Dominant firms are typically considered to have market shares of 40 per cent or more. Part 1 B Key features of a dominant firm include: High market profile – A well known name/brand amongst their competing
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Dominic Barone Mr. Nelson English 110 18 September 2014 Dominant Tone Sensory Details Exercise IDEA #1 Where is the place you are thinking about describing? Football field at twilight Who‚ if any‚ are the people there? Football team‚ coaches‚ and myself What is the main feeling that you intend for the reader to feel as he or she reads your paper? Anticipation and nervousness of the upcoming game What point of view will you use? (For example‚ will you refer to yourself and what you see as you
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Industry Surveys Autos & Auto Parts Efraim Levy‚ CFA‚ Auto Manufacturers & Auto Parts Equity Analyst JULY 2014 Current Environment ............................................................................................ 1 Industry Profile .................................................................................................... 10 Industry Trends ................................................................................................... 12 How the Industry Operates ......
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1920’s the production industry was on the rise‚ growing at an exponential rate. Business was booming and there were numerous new inventions to help production move faster and cheaper than ever before. One of the better known of these was the introduction of the assembly line by Henry Ford. The line and it’s simple car design allowed him to build a car so fast and so cheap that none of his competitors prices could even compete. Someone once said he could build a car for everyone. Many industries were
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The 1970’s was time of great change in american politics. The hyperconcentration of rewards at the top (winner-take-all economy) is the defining feature of the post 1970’s economy. Most growth since the later 1970s has gone to the richest Americans. The statistic that the authors use to prove this is that “If the economy grew at the same right as it did but if the inequality had not increased‚ then the average income of households would be $12‚000 higher” (24). Since 1980‚ America has moved away
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