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    Introduction One of the most unique aspects of the United States is the diversity of its people. The Statue of Liberty states‚ “give me your tired‚ your poor‚ your huddled masses yearning to breathe free‚” and America has indeed become an amalgam of people of different races‚ religions‚ and creeds. More commonly referred to as a “melting pot”‚ The U.S. houses more diverse groups than any country in the world. In order to better respond the needs of its assorted citizens‚ the American government

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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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    There are two common traits reasons syncretism had not occurred in very early on in the Eastern Cultures of Indian and China. These have to do with the adaptability of religion and focus on discipline and work culture. Not all world religions are equally open to economic changes. The adaptability of a religious tradition may be measured by whether its sacred texts are open to translation and interpretation. This was not the case with Buddhism‚ Confucianism or Hinduism. There are various books

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    From what I have heard from my friend‚ the stereotypes I have of this culture includes being overly religious and very strict about a lot of things. It seems like everything has to be perfect and if it’s not then that would be very bad. To study this culture‚ I went over to my friend AK’s house. He is Syrian and has told me about his family life‚ so I also interviewed him. The reason I studied this co-culture is because AK is my friend and from what he had already told me‚ it seemed like his family

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    During (c)1750-1914 both Africa and Latin America Europeans invaded but in Africa they had a mix of peaceful Europeans as well as non-peaceful Europeans and In Latin America they had only non-peaceful Europeans. In Latin America they were constantly fighting with the Europeans for their independence‚ while in Africa they both fought and helped the Europeans. also in both Africa and Latin America some used to hate abolitionists then decided it better to free slaves. In Africa they supplied napoleon

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    The apartheid of South Africa and the segregation system of America divided the nations by skin color and allowed for human rights to be neglected. The segregation laws of the United States heavily influenced the future apartheid which explains the various similarities between the two systems; however‚ culture and environment constructed differences as well. The oppression in each country brought to light passionate civil rights advocates that called for equality among races and a new era of peace

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    Europe‚ Africa‚ and The Americas in 1492 to 1750 Throughout history‚ many changes have happened throughout the world. These changes shaped the world to be what is it was and also lead to other changes. For example‚ advances in technology‚ such as the creation of the magnetic compass‚ drastically changed exploration. However‚ these changes these changes did not occur without continuities. Take the bow for example‚ whether being used to hunt‚ wield in battled‚ or just to showcase skill‚ man has been

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    From 1492 to 1750 in the Americas and Africa‚ there were social and political changes such as a shift of power in the Americas--- the power going from the natives to European dominance‚ a change in the demographics of the Americas--- Europeans became a part of the population and the population of natives decreased dramatically‚ and a change in the demographics of Africa---Africans were taken from their homes and sold for slavery. In the Americas there was a dramatic political shift of power going

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    Deonca Pierce ENG 350 American Literature I 2 September 2011 Response paper 3: “On Being Brought from Africa to America” To the literary world‚ Phillis Wheatley is recognized as the first black American poet (Archiving Early America‚ 2011). At the young age of seven‚ Phillis Wheatley was stolen from her homeland of Africa and sold into slavery to John Wheatley becoming the personal slave servant to his wife‚ Susannah Wheatley. She was taught to read and write English as well as the study

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    Running head: GBCA – SOUTH AFRICA 1 Global Business Cultural Analysis: South Africa Raymond J. Landis BUSI 604-D06 LUO – International Business Professor – Dr. Stephen P. Preacher Liberty University May 13‚ 2011 GBCA – SOUTH AFRICA Abstract This paper will endeavor to form a comprehensive analysis of South African culture‚ principally for the perspective of doing business in that nation. Ultimately‚ the paper will point out the crucial points for US businesses to consider before committing to

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