Today it is common for the freshman to give the senior a bottle of wine. (Awford) In some Latin American countries‚ when a girl reaches the age of 15‚ her relatives will organize a very expensive celebration. It is often a large party called a Quinceañera in Spanish speaking countries and Baile de Debutantes in Brazil. It is always a very extravagant occasion in which the girl wears a large gown and prepares dances for the big event. At the end of the ceremony it is a tradition for the father of
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paper will explain some of the history behind Rites of Passage and why they are so important for some people to achieve them. Ceremonies that mark important transitional times in one’s life‚ such as birth‚ graduation‚ marriage‚ bar mitzvahs‚ quinceaneras‚ and death just to name a few. Rites of passage usually involve ritual trials and teachings intended to strip individuals of their original roles and prepare them for new roles. Rites of passage can be coming of age‚ religious‚ academic‚ military
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The music during the oldest daughter’s quinceañera was a symbol of how the family was adopted to the Hispanic heritage. The music was Hispanic‚ and the community played it at her party‚ just like they would at any girls. This helps the viewer understand how the family is a part of the community
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it is a male dominated world. Selena’s father formed a band‚ called Selena y Los Dinos‚ which included her brother Abraham III and her sister Suzette. Anywhere they could perform they did‚ they would perform at local weddings‚ street corners‚ quinceaneras‚ and fairs. As Selena became more popular and the demand for her grew‚ she was pulled out of school to travel and perform. She eventually earned her high school diploma through classes she did by mail. As Selena’s popularity grew‚ so did the
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Strategic Plan‚ Part II: SWOTT Analysis Every company should take the time to discover how their company is doing. They need to know what their strong areas are and where they need to do some improvements. They need to look for different avenues to take and what could be standing in their way. They can achieve this by doing a SWOTT analysis. A SWOTT analysis is a study done by an organization that will help the organization to identify their strengths and weaknesses as well as their opportunities
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Chapter 4 The Role of Socialization Socialization is the process whereby people learn the attitudes‚ values‚ and actions appropriate to individuals as members of a particular culture. From a micro-sociological perspective‚ socialization helps us to discover how to behave properly and what to expect from others if we follow (or challenge) society’s norms and values. From a macro-sociological perspective‚ socialization provides for the transmission of a culture from one generation to the next and
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Cultural Diversity Throughout our world there is a wide variety of different cultures. Each and every culture has their own spin on how certain situations are handled‚ for example; Greeting one another‚ eye contact‚ openness to outsiders‚ etc. In a country such as the United States‚ we live in such a culturally diverse country‚ but yet‚ many of us no very little or nothing about cultures other than our own. Often times we know nothing about our own culture because culture isn’t really thought about
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Concern for the Culture Human beings love using sarcasm‚ irony‚ and mockery to cope with their personal struggles they have with society. Tony Hoagland is a confessional poet who conveys his personal experiences through those particular mechanisms. However‚ these experiences Hoagland writes about are not always as light hearted as his diction. Hoagland exploits human mannerisms in his work and uses them to unveil his deep seated issues with the society he lives in. In three of Hoagland’s poems
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throughout the year bringing the sleepy town of Red Bluff some excitement‚ the fairground is a hub of activity. Not only this‚ but it is where the Red Bluff Round up occurs as well as many other events such as the fair‚ the Bull sale‚ and the few Quinceaneras that occur throughout the year. The Red Bluff High School is a location that many would consider an important part/place of Red Bluff. To some it may not be the prettiest but it has played the biggest part of all buildings here in Red Bluff in
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Coming from a bi-racial background can be blessing and a curse all in one. Gloria Anzaldua exploits the truth in her essay in the context of language; however‚ I truly feel that it is deeper than that. Language is an important aspect of a person‚ although culture and experiences embodies individuals as well. I have a similar experience to Anzaldua‚ in the context of coming from a mixed background‚ but our stories may seem similar in some aspects‚ but they are different. Through our mixed experiences
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