Abstract In the contemporary world where the changing trends and development lead to shifts in the modes of entertainment, circuses have still managed to maintain their existence for the past few centuries. The circus of the United States of America, though late in its inception from those of the Chinese...
Introduction The United States of America is a melting pot of different cultures. Based on what is known the original settlers are the American Indians and then the second major waves of immigration are the European immigrants. The Europeans created colonies in the New World and when the English settlers...
Culture plays an essential role in people’s mental life, defining their behavior and attitudes. Different cultures do not act the same when expressing their emotions; therefore, certain behaviors common for one culture may not be acceptable in another. Liberal societies welcome the demonstration of genuine emotions, sometimes even unpleasant ones,...
The United Kingdom is one of the countries in the world where ethnic diversity continues to increase. In recent years, London has become the most ethnic-diversified city in the whole world, with more ethnic languages spoken in that city than anywhere else around the world (Environments for All 2005). Many...
Culture is what defines people; it shapes their influence, behaviors, and identities. It generally refers to shared norms, values, behaviors, language, and material objects. The common forms of acculturations are material and non-material. All physical artifacts such as tools, clothing, and utensils, in a community, constitute material culture. On the...
Such opiates as morphine end heroin are all originated from seeds of opioid poppy plants. Opium was one of the significant goods in the trade market for many centuries worldwide. It served for medicinal purposes as a painkiller and sedative. The plant appears in ancient mythologies and medicinal books (Brownstein,...
The legal codes of the USA and China contain rules related to gift-giving that define this process. The former states that the only cases in the public sector when gifts can be accepted are if they are useful for the government and not given by prohibited organizations (The United States...
Massive arts from prehistoric times cite a contributory factor in the historical advancement of Modernism. Social and cultural traditions have contributed to molding and preserving the items from the ancient civilizations like the moai of Easter Island and the totem poles of the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Easter...
Culture is a foundation of every human society, and it is important to analyze its elements such as language, norms, and values from different perspectives. Functionalism constitutes a theory which interprets society as a system which consists of various parts with their own functions, which contribute to making it work...
Introduction The concept of a suburb is generally associated with being away from the center of a larger city and metropolitan area and representing a relatively less developed area. However, this stereotype is slowly falling apart in the United States in the middle of the emergence of the boomburbs and...
The recent increase in the number of African immigrants to the USA has drawn public attention to African Americans. One of the most complex, hence interesting, subjects is the extent to which they are still connected to their roots. According to the latest research outcomes, the primary sphere of life-based...
The terms duty, karma, and honor dominate the conversation between Arjuna and Lord Krishna (Mascaró 23). Lord Krishna persuades his counterpart to continue battle when Arjuna is contemplating withdrawal because he does not want to see the killing of his loved ones. Arjuna is convinced that he would be subject...
Everywhere around the globe, there is always an experience of racial or cultural differences. In my personal experience, I have come across a different aspect of both culture and race. Being an Iranian and living in America for the last six years, I can attest that diversity is common. I...
Japan and Its Culture Japan is one of the oldest nations in the world, with its specific, independent culture, and Shinto or Buddhism as the major religions. Despite its respect for history, the country continues developing socially and technologically. Therefore, tourists and business travelers have to recognize and follow its...
Introduction Archeologists have studied various prehistoric civilizations to understand their cultures and existence. In this regard, Mississippian native culture is one of the societies that inspire the curiosity of many historians and archeologists. According to Alt (2018), Mississippian culture existed between 700 and 1500 AD before the arrival of the...
Culturally diverse clients encounter language barriers when accessing counseling services for drug addiction. It is worth noting that many patients come from minority communities whose English is a Second Language (ESL). Communicating both objectively and subjectively presents challenges that the victims face (Erford & Hays, 2018). For example, migrants from...
Seen as a beautiful and abundant vacation destination by most of the tourists, Bali is much more than that. Throughout the history, the island has been a home to a people who manage to maintain their values and traditions in spite of the influence of a rapidly globalizing world. Renowned...
Culture describes people’s way of life; how they interact with visitors and their loved ones, what and how they dress, religion, how they sit, food, and many other things. The United States population comprises immigrants from surrounding continents and Native Americans. Despite the recent efforts of the U.S. government to...
Chivalry is a concept that has played a large part in human culture, especially in the past. Used to describe a combination of particular principles and dispositions, chivalry might have most famously been held in high regard by knights. It can be understood as a combination of honor, kindness, politeness,...