beings‚ it happens in a spatial setting‚ and the design of that setting has a deep and persistent influence on the people in that setting. – Edward T. Hall‚ The Hidden Dimension Traditionally‚ architecture was viewed as a passive expression of a culture or society’s beliefs‚ experiences and aspirations; as monuments of the Zeitgeist spirit of the age; or testament to a particular artist/architect’s vision or genius. There is‚ however‚ a growing awareness of how architecture‚ particularly its space
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The first part of our life was ruined by our parents‚ and the second-by our children. Th. Scott A “generation gap” is a popular term used to describe wide differences in cultural norms between the members of a younger generation and their elders. This can be defined as occurring when older and younger people do not understand each other because of their different experiences‚ opinions‚ habits and behaviour. The term first came into prominence in Western countries during the 1960s
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manipulative way‚ resulting in a convincing argument about holding the music industry responsible for violence against women. She wrote an article titled “Is Music Issuing a Call to Violence?”. According to Ms. Rodriguez‚ misogynistic music in pop culture is considered one of the major culprits in glorifying abuse and violence towards women. She highlights examples such as the sexual assaults that happened in Central Park and her own personal experience when a young man acted aggressive towards her
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He explains how in popular culture and entertainment that society tends to enjoy‚ villains are portrayed as cool. They are presented as “cool” due to the fact they do whatever they want and do not care about what is being done. These types of villains are the “ aesthetic of
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escapes to a serene wooded place‚ rife with life and fauna. I use the term to define ideas and concepts as predetermined‚ or in a state of purity. Author and teacher Noel Sturgeon argues in her essay “The Politics of the Natural in U.S. History and Popular Culture” that nature is a word teeming with social and political quandaries that have led people to misuse the term‚ often to the advantage of white males and other powerful groups throughout history. Sturgeon expertly dissects the word “nature” from
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processing info----but only through digital devices** In The Dumbest Generation‚ Mark Bauerlein argues that the younger generation‚ also refered to as the “Dumbest Generation” is unbelievably ignorant due to the increase in technology and pop culture. He remarks that it almost takes effort to be THAT ignorant of what-should-be common facts. He goes on to reflect upon the fact that it is indeed these very people that are the “future of our country” (page 16). No longer do the young generations
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Case study 11.3 IKEA crossing cultural boundaries to furnish the globe 1. How has IKEA successfully sold its home furnishing products in so many countries around the world? Do global customer segments truly exist? Ikea targets consumers who tend to have a young ‘mental age’ — that is‚ people who have a youthful outlook regarding the design of home furnishings. Industry analysts have described IKEA’s approach as targeting middle-class consumers including first-time home buyers‚ young families
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CASE STUDY 2 Hello Kitty and the spread of Nippon Culture. Answers to Questions: 1. Explain the appeal of characters like Hello Kitty to younger consumers in both Asia and the western economies‚ taking note of cultural and group influences. Hello Kitty and her colleagues are ‘soft‚ round‚ toothless‚ clawless and mute’. As such‚ they are helpless‚ inspiring a certain level of protectiveness and affection in youngsters who are replicating the protection and affection given by their parents
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was time for leisure. Men had separate clothes for leisure and work.“The suit was worn mainly for the office or heading out on the town”(http://imgur.com/a/u9N66?gallery”). In America after WW11 there was great social and cultural change. Popular culture exploded due to mass media and consumerism. The 1950s brought in a number of subcultures with their own fashion. Many of these subcultures derived from musicians and movie stars like ‘James Dean’ and ‘Elvis Presley’‚ they were linked with gangs
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"Jay Park (Korean name: Park Jae-beom) was born April 25‚ 1987. He is an American singer‚ dancer‚ rapper‚ music producer‚ songwriter‚ model‚ choreographer‚ entrepreneur‚ and actor. Park is a member of the Seattle-based b-boy crew‚ Art of Movement. Park was described as a ""born entertainer"" by legendary Korean pop singer Patti Kim. Park initially rose to fame as the leader of South Korean boy band 2PM‚ formed by record label JYP Entertainment in 2008. In September 2009‚ Park returned home to Seattle
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