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In examining, defining, and analyzing Black American culture, it is evident that it has developed since the 18th century in accordance with a variety of factors such as African cultural and social traditions, and has been impacted by social influences in the United States, by cultural differences between races, and by societal reactions. In order to address these issues, the history of Black American Culture, family relationships and class structure, common beliefs and values, and religion and spirituality will be examined, analyzed, and discussed.

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An Analysis of Black American Culture Introduction In examining, defining, and analyzing Black American culture, it is evident that it has developed since the 18^th century in accordance with a variety of factors such as African cultural and social traditions, and has been impacted by social influences in the United States, by cultural differences between races, and by societal reactions. In order to fully address these issues, the history of Black American Culture, family

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This paper claims that defining American culture is very difficult as America is a vast nation that encompasses a wide diversity of geographic, climatic and sub-cultural regions. Despite these difficulties, the paper describes some characteristics of American culture that are present throughout the nation and which are generally representative of the nation as a whole.

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"Defining American culture is no easy task. After all, the United States of America is a vast nation that encompasses a wide diversity of geographic, climatic, and sub-cultural regions. The heavy incidence of immigrants in the United States not to mention a relatively short history also contribute to difficulty that some individuals have in pinpointing what qualifies as American culture. Worse, we must remember that culture as a term includes all the "characteristic activities and interests of a people" (Spengler par. 2). This means that defining American culture could be a massively broad affair that consists of little more of a description of pop culture items. Despite these difficulties, it is nonetheless possible to describe some characteristics of American culture that are present throughout the nation and which are generally representative of the nation as a whole. There are a number of characteristics that we can superficially ..."

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This paper examines American culture, including the values, beliefs and traditions that are at the heart of it, from the perspective of an outsider. The paper explores what it is about America that perplexes people from other parts of the world; Is it our capitalism-at-all-costs mantra? Or is it our self-righteousness with regard to patriotism? Or could it be our disregard of the value of health and food? The paper examines these issues and how they are perceived as offensive to people foreign to the U.S.

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This paper examines globalization and its influence upon Latin American culture. Specifically, the paper first defines "globalization" and Latin American culture. From there, the essay considers at the "pros" and "cons" of globalization relative to Latin American culture. It further questions whether globalization has overwhelmed the traditional cultures of these lands or if western values informing and animating globalization been able to find some sort of uneasy accommodation with the values and world-views that were there before. The paper concludes by addressing whether globalization has sparked progressive changes in Latin American.

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"The following paper will look at globalization and its influence upon Latin American culture. Specifically, the essay will begin first by defining what "globalization" means and what we mean when we talk of Latin American culture. From there, the essay will look at the "pros" and "cons" of globalization relative to Latin American culture. To be more particular, has globalization overwhelmed the traditional cultures of these lands or have the western values informing and animating globalization been able to find some sort of uneasy accommodation with the values and world-views that were there before? Furthermore, has..."

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The paper discusses African-American culture and states that race is about a social construct rather than being biological, since society has a different set of rules for each racial group. Furthermore, the paper states that there is no alternative conceptualization of race that it would advocate, because it is a social construct. This is due to the fact that society has defined what is expected of each racial group, a factor that has nothing to do with biological aspects of being white or black . The paper concludes that despite the struggles, African Americans have contributed to the foundations of American events through culture and music.

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Introduction
Civil Rights
Music
Conclusion

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"African Americans are settled in the United States, however some do not receive the same education and treatment as white students due to the fact that they are viewed as a minority race Furthermore, because of their lack culture acknowledgement from teachers, sometimes African American students require educational intervention, which is actually lacking knowledge in their culture even though they have settled in the United States for hundreds of years. "The bar graphs below illustrate the divergent fortunes of America's minorities in terms of living in the best neighborhoods. Asian-American are over-represented (compared to their percentage of all Americans) in every category... particularly in wealthy urban neighborhoods. African-Americans are much less likely to be found in either central cities or suburbia. Hispanics have penetrated the nations best neighborhoods more broadly and deeply than Blacks, but are still woefully under represented in America's landscapes of wealth" (A Racial Summary: Great Info & Bar Graphs). Even though African Americans are still considered a minority group, they have made a historical reputation through culture and music."

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This paper discusses how American culture highly regards individuality compared to many other cultures and for this reason, it is more difficult to distinguish the dominant values, beliefs and traditions of American life, because the lives of Americans differ so much, depending on their race, class and beliefs. It examines how the authors Tracy Ore, John Langston Gwaltney and Lillian Rubin in their three different articles each add a unique perspective to the values that dominate our culture. It also looks at how they provide valuable insight on the American dream and how different groups experience it, due to the cultural differences that America has labeled them with.

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"Ore makes an excellent point when she says that Americans categorize each other by race and culture. In many cases, race and culture work closely to create significant distinctions among groups within a larger society. Often, race plays a part in establishing separate cultural groups. In the United States, people are disturbed when they are unable to classify someone based on their race. If it is unclear what race someone is, they will ask one another, "What are you?" (Ore, p. 1)
According to Ore, "the culturally defined classifications are significant in that they are structured as categories that are fundamentally different from one another. (p. 1). People expect to be able to tell is someone is black or white, for example, and are confused when someone is in between. However, while someone may be different, it is not a negative thing."

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This paper examines how the decades of the 50s and 60s are so influential on American culture today. It looks are the period of turbulent change and the icons of rebellion still visible today. It illustrates the classic television family as stable, happy and conformed to mores of the American family. The author demonstrates that both decades hold American ideals that are a result of the political reality of that time.

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"The 1950s and the 1960s had very distinct and indelible influences on present day America. The 1950's were the source of a great many classic American stereotypes. In contrast, the 1960's were a time of cultural upheaval and rebellion. Together, both of these decades helped to shape the music, culture, and political events of the 1990s and beyond."

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This paper examines how African-American authors have influenced American culture as they have come forward to present issues that the society would rather have forgotten. It shows how authors such as Richard Wright, Ralph Ellison, Langston Hughes and James Baldwin have come under fire as they have written about the racial and biased experiences throughout their lives and through their narratives they have forged a link between the past, the present (themselves) and their future (the unborn generation).

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"These literary works are an effort on their part to prove to their nations that regardless of the perceived realities their existence and lives have valuable. The slave past some of these authors have had created a void in their lives that at times left then feeling ashamed and wary of their life experiences. These works were then an effort to wipe out shame and abashment associated with a part of their life that they could not control. By presenting the true essence of their potentials as an industry, as folks with rich traditions and high values they made themselves a "productive citizen." Thus, it can be said that African-American culture has been dominated by the struggle from isolated individuals towards the creation of a self-confident social figure. [Okafur-Newsum, 1998]."

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The paper discusses Flannery O'Connor's use of the short story "A Good Man is Hard to Find" as an allegory for the complexity faced as American culture progresses. The paper discusses how the characters' behavior reflect a disconnect between thought, words, and actions that results from this complexity. The paper highlights how their urgency to leave their past behind and usher forward causes them to lose touch with their history and what is important, eventually leading to their downfall.

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""A Good Man is Hard to Find" is exemplary of the Southern Gothic genre depicting characters that reflect their inner struggles in their outward and often ironic behavior. Beyond the irony and humor of the story, O'Connor has a much deeper purpose in its telling. She articulates her viewpoint that as American and African-American cultures progress, not all of the progress is positive. Southern culture as a family-focused, faithful and respectful culture is deteriorating. O'Connor depicts the disconnection between thoughts, words, and deeds as symptoms of the..."

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This paper looks at Hispanic culture and how it has helped shape and mold American culture. The great extent to which Latin American dance, music, and food have become an intrinsic part of the overall American culture is cited as an example of this influence. The paper concludes by suggesting that American culture truly is a blend of cultures from all over the world.

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"America has often been referred to as the great melting pot, a smorgasbord of people with various racial, cultural and ethnic identities and traditions. Tied to this view is the idea that the culture of the American people should be defined as a cornucopia of different cultures melded into one to form a new, hybrid culture. Many different cultures have influenced the overall culture within the United States particularly that of the Latin American people with whom I associate."

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