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    Culture is an integral part of the human experience and it highlights the fascinating differences in both individuals and groups of people. One can only imagine the kind of peaceful existence we would know if we were all aware and respectful of each other’s cultural values‚ but like many things in life‚ it’s easier said than done. The values and norms of one cultural group may be admirable in the sight of another‚ while simultaneously offend the members of the next subculture. Clear communication

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    New Orleans Music and Culture Imagine it is prime time prohibition era in the city of New Orleans. Music is blasting‚ the alcohol is freely flowing‚ and there are crowds of dancing flappers and dapper gentlemen all over the French Quarter. For decades‚ New Orleans has been the epicenter for jazz music in America. It is essential to the culture‚ economy‚ and history of the city. Over the last few years‚ however‚ some of New Orleans’s city officials seem to think the beat has left the city‚ and

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    attitudes toward Indians had grown cynical and cruel. This interaction caused the Lakota culture to change a great deal during the nineteenth century. Horses and guns brought about a dramatic change in the Lakota’s culture. They “enabled them to seize and defend their rich hunting grounds‚ to follow the great migrating herds of buffalo that shaped their distinctive way of life‚ and by the middle of the nineteenth century to evolve into the proud and powerful monarchs of the northern Great Plains (R6).”

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    20th Century Innovations’ Impact On Our Country’s Culture Two innovations during the 20th century that affected the cultural life of the country are the movie and advertising industries‚ both of which continue to be influential to today’s society; they defined what it meant to be an American based on the mass media’s opinion. The movie industry greatly influenced society during the 20th century‚ and continues to do so today. When Americans watched motion pictures back in the early part

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    minds in certain respects.  When you travel you gain new ideas and experience new things.  However you do not have to travel miles to expand your horizons‚ and there are many disadvantages associated with traveling. Travelling makes it possible to experience new cultures; for example‚ observing different religions and customs‚ even if it just means traipsing round an Indian mosque‚ or visiting an Egyptian temple.  While traveling‚ you can learn new languages‚ which may increase your confidence.  If

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    Sullano January 23‚ 2014 II-6 BSE Social Science Prof. Minda Valencia A Damage Culture: A New Philippines? Summary: The article was all about the condition of the Philippines way back in 1987 after dethroning Ferdinand Marcos by Corazon Coquangco Aquino. But I could say that the description of the writer is strongly evident until now. The article revolved around how the damage culture affects Filipino lives. The writer had made good points in chunking the details. It has three

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    The Problem of the New Century: —How Social Media Affects Teenagers— By: Karla Chamoun (13-8016) Professor Ofelia Berrido UNIBE (Essay Writing Workshop) The Problem of the New Century: —How Social Media Affects Teenagers— By Karla Chamoun This essay will analyze the impact that social media has on teenagers all around the world. More specifically‚ this essay will guide the reader through three of the most striking repercussions that result when teenagers abuse these

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    One Direction are an English-Irish pop boy band based in London‚ consisting of Niall Horan‚ Zayn Malik‚ Liam Payne‚ Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson. They signed with Simon Cowell’s record label Syco Records after being formed and finishing third in the seventh series of the British televised singing competition The X Factor in 2010. Propelled to international success by the power of social media‚ One Direction’s three albums Up All Night‚ Take Me Home and Midnight Memories released in 2011‚ 2012

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    Japanese Isolation Japanese culture from the mid-17th century continuing until the late 19th century experienced immense isolation as a nation induced by the ruling Shogun. This odd choice of action originated from the Portuguese introducing western Christianity to the general population of Japan. Once introduced Christian ideology spread rapidly throughout the country‚ sparking fear into the ruling Shogun concerned with their firm grip over the population. This anxiety led the ruling Shogun to

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    THE TRIANGLE SHIRTWAIST FACTORY FIRE: FROM TRAGEDY CAME CHANGE Donna Baker MG 420 14 February 2011 In the early 20th century‚ immigrants from Europe flooded Ellis Island in droves in search of “streets paved with gold” which they believed to be found in the United States. The majority of these immigrants settled in New York City to live in tenement housing and find work in the “30‚000 factory floors and sweatshops that were located in Lower Manhattan. Each year‚ 612‚000 workers‚ mostly

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