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    How important is civil society to bringing about political and social change? In this essay we will explore the varying importance of civil society in different countries and across periods of time and how this relative importance is reflected in its capability for both political and social change; the former relating to a modification in the political structure or constitution and the latter an alteration in social order within society. A civil society is defined as ‘a diverse sphere of social

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    every person of high society. At night‚ the aristocracy of Victorian England thrived because every single person held manners at a high regard in everything they did‚ especially in front of others. “Some simple rules for everyone to follow were to be gentle and kind and not act in anger or selfishness” (Malheiro‚ B. "Victorian Etiquette - The Basic Rules of Etiquette). Etiquette on the street‚ at the dinner table‚ and during a ballroom

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    Technology‚ Society and Culture Week 2‚ 7/14/2013 – 7/21/2013 Chapter 1.1.3 David Edgerton’s “The Shock of the Old: Production” 1.3: ETHICAL PERSPECTIVES 1.3.1: Philosophy and Human Values IAN BARBOUR In this selection taken from the author’s Gifford Lectures‚ philosopher Ian Barbour provides a concise primer on modern ethical theory stressing its application to issues involving technology. The two main schools of thought in ethical theory are: A. Consequentialist B. and Deontological

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    Japanese Dining Etiquette Remembering your correct manners is very important in Japan‚ especially concerning the area of dining etiquettes. This applies especially to foreigners‚ who should try to remember at least the most basic rules… In Japanese meals‚ it is customary to say ‘itadakimasu’ (‘I gratefully receive’) before your meal‚ and ‘gochisama deshita’ (‘thank you for the meal’) after you have finished. These traditional phrases are to show your appreciation for the meal‚ especially when

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    Business Meeting Etiquette Some basic rules on business meeting etiquette and protocol. Business etiquette is essentially about building relationships with colleagues‚ clients or customers. In the business world‚ it is these people that can influence your success or failure. Etiquette‚ and in particular business etiquette‚ is simply a means of maximising your business potential by presenting yourself favourably. Business meetings are one arena in which poor etiquette can have negative effects

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    Abstract Understanding the gay and lesbian community can be very complex. My research consisted of the problems within the gay and lesbian community‚ and some of the most common beliefs some may have. As my questions was administered to the interviewee‚ which was a man that considered himself a “ gay man”‚ I begin to also feel the emotions‚ confusions‚ and hurt from this person. The results to my research and interview was informative‚ and will help me in my career as an up and coming helper. Keywords:

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    Introduction Knowledge of cross-cultural business etiquette practices is a very important thing for multinational companies and other companies that operate in‚ and do business with‚ other countries to have. It is important to appreciate and respect the cultural diversity that comes hand-in-hand with global business operations. By working with other countries within their codes of business manners and etiquette‚ it will be easier to avoid causing unintended offense. It also helps to keep lines

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    CHRISTIANITY AND TRADITIONAL CULTURE: A STUDY OF THEIR JUDGING PRINCIPLES THAT GENERATE CONFLICT IN MODERN AFRICAN SOCIETIES BY OKE OLUFEMI femironaldo@yahoo.com 08033811961 DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE ARTS UNIVERSITY OF LAGOS AKOKA YABA LAGOS‚ NIGERIA Referees Ademakinwa‚ Adebisi (Dr.) Senior lecturer‚ University of Lagos Otun‚ Rasheed (Mr.) Assistant Lecturer‚ University of Lagos Christianity and Traditional Culture: A Study of their Judging Principles That Generate Conflict in Modern

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    Traditional Chinese culture on the influence of the enterprise culture construction in China Name: Wang Shuyun (Sophie) Any business‚ its survival and development with its own cultural conditions and cultural environment are inseparable. Enterprise culture is the basis of survival‚ the standard of behavior‚ a guarantee of success. My article focuses on the traditional culture‚ Confucianism‚ Taoism two ideas on the positive role of enterprise culture‚ but also a brief analysis of the traditional

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    Education‚ culture and society. A society or a human society is a group of people related to each other through persistent relations such as social status‚ roles and social networks. A large social grouping that shares the same geographical territory and is subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Human societies are characterized by patterns of relationships between individuals sharing a distinctive culture and institutions. The simplicity of life‚ made me think

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