Comparing America, Mexico, Kenya, And France

Around the world there are thousands of cultures. Each culture having its similarities and differences. Elements of six distinct cultures will be compared and contrasted. The following elements of each culture will be compared with each other: education, shelter/clothing, religion, language, and government. The six countries/cultures that will be compared are the United States of America, Mexico, Haiti, Australia, Kenya, and France.

Part 1: There are many elements to the American culture. American English is the most spoken language in the U.S., followed closely by Spanish. A majority of Americans live in a house, apartment, or condo with full access to running water, bathrooms, refrigerators, and fully functioning laundry machines and kitchen
There is no official language in Mexico, but Spanish is the most spoken language. Also, Mexico has the largest population of Spanish speakers. Only six percent of the population is Non-Spanish speaking. There are sixty two other indigenous languages spoken in Mexico, along with English. There are many people living in poverty in Mexico, with wealthier families living in houses or apartments. For wealthier families, their clothing is often influenced by international trends. In more rural areas, it is common for people to wear traditional skirts, huipils (sleeveless tunics), capes known as quechquémitls, and shawls called rebozos. Ninety percent of the Mexican population is Catholic, incorporating pre-hispanic mayan elements into their religious practices. There are still smaller communities of Muslims, Jews, and Buddhists. Mexico is a federal republic, its government powers are divided upon the executive, legislative, and judicial branches. Each stage has a governor who serves a six year term. At age four, all children are required to go to kindergarten. After kindergarten, they are required to go to primary school for six years. Thirty two percent of the population over age fifteen have not completed primary school. Public schools are government operated and tuition free, while private schools are independently operated and charge tuition. In Mexico, both public and
Creole is the national language of Haiti, it is the most commonly spoken language as well as their native language. In modern times, English and French have also started to be used. Ninety percent of the population lives in displaced person camps. Others live in small huts with little to no running water or air conditioning. Land is distributed fairly evenly, but the land distribution is very minimal. Clothing is usually passed down from older relatives. Shirts and pants may be made of cloth or sewn together pieces of rags or pieces of cloth. Most people are unable to afford shoes. Wealthier families are able to buy new cotton clothes and shoes. A majority of the population is Catholic, and some also practice Voodoo. Voodoo is a religious practice that came from African and Catholic origins. Haiti is a republic with a bicameral legislature, which means they consists of two legislative houses. They have had multiple constitutional changes and are currently the poorest country in the western