The traditional concept of being an American is to be a citizen of the United States of America; however‚ I prefer the Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of the word American‚ which is “a person born‚ raised‚ or living in the United States.” This definition more accurately captures the true idea behind what it is to be an American in a number of ways. The first is the fact that it does not include being a citizen‚ which pays heed to the origins of America where people were seeking out a new land
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slaves. Our nation today is called a democracy when millions of citizens never exercise their right to vote‚ a few hundred party leaders select our national political candidates‚ and only those who have million-dollar treasuries can run for political office with a reasonable chance of winning. Latin American military dictatorships are called democracies. South Vietnam with a single candidate for president during the Vietnam War was called a democracy. The word democracy comes from two Greek words: a
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One of the most pervasive values in U.S. American culture is individualism‚ and understanding its effects can help illuminate many aspects of the culture. In American culture‚ in order to succeed and achieve one’s personal best‚ one must be strong and independent. In more collective cultures‚ accomplishments and successes may be viewed foremost as an honor to the group‚ for example‚ how it reflects upon one’s family or hometown community. In the US‚ a person’s success is more likely to be attributed
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The Values Americans Live By S K Group426 Department of English Lexicology College of English Minsk State Linguistic University Minsk-2006 Introduction Most Americans would have à difficult time telling you‚ specifically‚ values which Americans live
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Western society is far reaching and hip-hop is often referred to as a "culture". Hip-Hop has had a notable influence on fashion‚ language‚ art and the Culture of mainstream Western society. Style and fashion has always been at the heart of hip-hop culture. Break-dancers (or B-boys) inspired by hip-hop wore clothes that were functional for dancing such as loose fitting jeans or tracksuits.
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than when I was a kid. Today‚ McDonald’s is practically everywhere in the world and is a part of their cultures. The explanation of McDonald’s success can be derived from many things‚ but the ones that stand out are first their branding. They have been around for over sixty-five years and that certainly helps with branding. As of today‚ McDonald’s success in the public’s eye is that they have quality food at a low price that is given to the customer quickly with great service and clean facilities
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Culture Cultured‚ as defined by Merriam Webster’s Dictionary is “the customary beliefs‚ social forms‚ and material traits of a racial‚ religious‚ or social group; also the characteristic features of everyday existence (such as diversions or a way of life) shared by people in a place or time.” In simpler words‚ the beliefs‚ social practices‚ and characteristics of a racial‚ religious‚ or social group. To me culture is like the sketch of how people from a group live by. If their culture says it is
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Exploring African Influence on the West Indian/Caribbean Culture It is rather interesting that in a “progressive” society‚ our behavior and practices are firmly rooted in our past. It is ever possible to wrest ourselves from the harsh realities of slavery and its ensuing impact upon Caribbean way of life? Probably to do so may mean rewriting history (our-story) or maybe knowledge of where we are coming from is what we need to help us embrace those parts of our history that must be held on to and
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Wedding” there were quite few similarities identified between American and Indian cultures in terms of weddings. Such as the hiring of and event planner of wedding coordinator‚ the grouping of families and a lot of dancing. Yet‚ the film also identified some different aspects. Going back to the “bridal shower”‚ while all the family and friends of the bride come together with her and celebrate before the wedding‚ its different in both cultures. The bridal shower depicted in the movie was illustrated with
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Roman Entertainment There were many things the Romans did for entertainment. Even though this entertainment was cruel and brutal it satisfied the Roman’s need for excitment and relaxation. In Rome most people loved to watch others suffer and fight to their death. While others loved to go and get a good laugh at the theater or relax and talk about politics at the baths. In the city the state provided most of the entertainment. Outside of the city the people made their own
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