Abstract
The paper discusses how the power of language and culture reinforces an individual's choice to either assimilate or acculturate into American society. The paper explains that in the case of the multiethnic population specifically, a struggle between assimilation and acculturation determines the course of integration. The paper argues that the need for social support structures is vital in helping immigrants and their children foster an easier transition into American culture; these social support structures can also help others become more culturally sensitive.

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"The power of language and culture reinforces an individual's choice to either assimilate or acculturate into American society. In the case of the multiethnic population, specifically, a struggle between assimilation and acculturation determines the course of integration. The need for social support structures is vital in helping immigrants and their children foster an easier transition into American culture; these social support structures can also help others become more culturally sensitive. In Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake" and John Okada's "No-No Boy", the male protagonists fail to integrate within American society due to two extremes..."

Tags:asian american, asian indian american, ethnic cultures

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The paper argues that George W. Bush is a cultural icon who embodies the positive and negative aspects of American culture. The paper asserts that his political strategist, Karl Rove, has always been very aware of the vital importance of cultural aspects of politics, and crafted a public image of Bush that conveyed a cultural iconic status as a compassionate conservative. The paper discusses how Bush was marketed to the public as a responsible, family values, born again Christian who was for small government.

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"George W. Bush is a cultural icon who embodies the positive and negative aspects of American culture. His political strategist, Karl Rove, has always been very aware of the vital importance of cultural aspects of politics, and crafted a public image of Bush that conveyed a cultural iconic status as a compassionate conservative. Bush was marketed to the public as a responsible, family values, born again Christian who was..."

Tags:george, w, bush

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This paper examines creolization, globalization, and cultural imperialism in Caribbean society. It explains that each country in the Caribbean has such diversity in its ethnic, religious, social, and national practices that it can be considered as a separate country and that people in the Caribbean cannot even agree on what it would mean to be patriotic. The paper notes that the basic problem is that, instead of thinking of culture, one has to consider the Caribbean in terms of numerous subcultures and that this means that there is no possibility for a united and integrated community, and no way that the Caribbean can relate as a whole to the global community. The paper also highlights the fact that whereas colonialism imposed division on the Caribbean, the exact opposite problem is imminent at the present time because of globalization. In conclusion, the paper shows that the Caribbean is made up of numerous subcultures that are actually small cultures which are relatively isolated from one another, and while there are similarities between those subcultures they are marked by too many differences to ever be brought together in unity. Whereas the process of creolization is effective for mixing the subcultures into a general form, globalization has the potential to completely destroy those subcultures.

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"Caribbean intellectuals are quite aware of the forces of globalization and of the need to situate their communities on the world scale. According to Gyssels (2001, p. 1), these intellectuals "have been working out ideals of trans-nationalism and multiculturalism, and have studied the dialectic connection between the colonies and the ex-colonies". Other attempt are being made in the Caribbean to protect, promote and preserve the elements of the cultural heritage such as the Carnival in Trinidad (Scher, 2002). Critical reflection on creolization is basic to the quest for identity because authentic cultures are in danger of being lost through the process of globalization and in great part because of the technological superiority of Western countries."

Tags:anthropology, Trinidad, multiculturalism, cultural, imperialism

Abstract
This paper examines the traditional German family structure and how it is connected to larger cultural values of German society as a whole. It discusses its customs, celebrations and its concept of family. The paper explains that German society is generally patriarchal and continues to explore the traditional role of women in German society. The author explores the impact of industrialization, WWII and the Holocaust on society.

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"It is difficult to present an accurate overview of any large cultural group because there are in any such group a range of expressions of the common culture. However this important cave aside it is certainly possible to distinguish broad cultural difference ..."

Tags:german, family, culture, children

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This paper supplies a brief yet concise background of Nigerian born writer Albert Chinualumogu Achebe and the influences that his strict religious training had on his unique writing style. This delves into the Igbo (pronounced Ibo) society, that is at times considered primitive by western occidental standards, as depicted in Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." This paper explores the plot and characters in the novel as well as Achebe's obvious sexist attitude which is unabashed and without apology. The narrative novel format fulfills Achebe's need for African context which is demonstrated throughout the book. The format of the novel allows the author the freedom to establish his goal of pointing out the detrimental effects of occidental and colonial influences upon the Igbo tribe. Throughout part one of the novel, the author clearly describes the male dominated Igbo society. However, in the latter stages of the narrative, the author allows the seeds of doubt concerning true control to seep into the plot and story line. Achebe sums up the futility of the Igbo society in the face of the dreaded white man and his religions and politics very clearly in chapters 24 and 25.

Table of Contents:
Thesis Statement
Author's Background
The Reasons for the "Narrative Novel," Format
The Results of the Subtle Changes of Parts II and III
Bibliography

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"The narrative novel format of Things Fall Apart fulfills the need for African context and this demonstrates itself throughout the work. The novel format in addition allows the author the freedom to establish his purpose (the detrimental effects of occidental and colonial influences upon the Ibo tribe). This carries out his story line in a logical and chronological manner maintaining his point of view. It has also brought upon him many detractors particularly among feminist, politicians (particularly the despotic ones), and even among other tribesmen from other nations of Sub-Saharan Africa. These facts and others support well the thesis that "primitive," as the ways of his tribesmen were, they form the Ibo point of view far superior to the influences of the occidental and colonial rules being forced upon them."

Tags:literature, africa, nigeria, culture, history

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This paper examines the events, context and consequences of Mao Zedung's Cultural Revolution. The first part of this paper examines the events that paved the way for the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. The next part then examines how the Cultural Revolution started and its degeneration into violence and destruction. It also studies how the excesses of the Cultural Revolution began and Mao's culpability for these abuses. In the conclusion, the paper examines the long-term consequences of the Cultural Revolution on Chinese society.

Table of Contents:
Gearing for Revolution
Chaos and Violence
Enduring Effects of the Cultural Revolution
Conclusion

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"Throughout these excesses, Mao's hand remained evident. In 1966, he reveled in his god-like status as he received millions of Red Guards at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. During this speech, Mao exhorted his followers to "smash the four olds," referring to old ideas, old culture, old habits and old customs (Jiang and Ashley 2000). When the Red Guard began to destroy ancient artifacts and books, Mao did nothing to stop them. On the contrary, he used his influence to ensure that political rivals were exiled or otherwise removed from power."
"Furthermore, by forcing intellectuals to labor camps, Mao was quelling resistance from the more critical segments of the population. This helped ensure that he had a pliable foundation for his revolutionary goals. In essence, Mao was establishing a new intelligentsia, one composed of peasants and workers who were fiercely loyal to him and his ideals."

Tags:communism, Zedong, socialism

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This essay is a cultural study of a woman referred to as J.N, who grew up in Kenya, in the Kikiyu culture, but now lives in the U.S. The paper outlines the major differences in culture between Kenyan and American society, the history of the Kikiyu culture, food choices, health background and the influence the Kikuyu culture has had on J.N's nursing practices. The paper argues that J.N's story shows how traditional views of health and healing promote patient well being.

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"Time orientation is one of the key differences between Kenyan and American society, notes J.N. Although she is punctual for work, she does not value strict time constraints like most Americans do. J.N. wears watches only as fashion accessories and when meeting friends does not pay too much attention to the actual time. Her sense of time is sensitive and internal, but J.N. has lived in the United States long enough to appreciate punctuality in professional settings. Therefore, J.N. is a model for bridging the gap between two vastly different time orientations."

Tags:kikiyu culture, american culture

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During the fifties, America experienced tremendous growth in many aspects of society. As a result, technological advancements led to sophisticated aspects of American life. Media and advertising became mass media and the invention of the television paved the way to a new generation of communication. The paper shows that a result of this growth, which continues to have an impact on society, was the rise of the "popular" or mass culture - a movement that utilizes the imagery and techniques of consumerism. This paper focuses on the negative aspects of popular culture on high culture (and therefore, on society), pointing out more than anything, that it devalues all the finer aspects of society.

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"Architecture has also been influenced by what is considered to be modern or pop movements. Buildings constructed in geometric forms "sheathed in glass and steel" startled people in the fifties. However, the most striking buildings earned a well-deserved reputation for innovation and beauty, such as the United Nations complex in New York City. Jackson Polluck, a painter who initially rejected the idea of abstract pop art, became famous for dripping and spattering paint on buildings as opposed to brushing them on. Examples of the outlandish types of buildings created in the name of popular art in the early fifties is a restaurant built in the shape of a hamburger and gas stations built to look like they were flying in the wind (Davidson 1150)."

Tags:Abstract, Expressionism, Edouard, M?trailler, MTV, A, Clockwork, Orange.

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This paper is an analysis of "Bless me, Ultima," by author Rudolfo Anaya. It examines the quest for identity of a young boy named Tony, in order to demonstrate to the reader that true knowledge and understanding takes a lifetime, or longer, to achieve.

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"In Tony s search for understanding, he comes along several dead ends, but as he begins the next chapter of his life he finally realizes that the understanding he was searching for may take a lifetime or more to gain. In the key passage Tony s dad explicitly shares with Tony the revelation he had. Understanding comes with life sometimes it takes a lifetime to acquire understanding. (Pg. 248) Although Tony had started to realize the quest for knowledge was an unending one before his father told him, his father s words only confirmed those beliefs."

Tags:anaya, bless, key, me, passage, rudolfo, ultima, identity, church, teachings

Abstract
The paper describes how "Bless Me, Ultima" is a tale of one boy's journey from boy to man, as Antonio "Tony" learns about life and the world around him through his mother's good friend and curandera, Ultima. The paper relates that although Rudolfo Anaya's story is unique and fascinating, many critics believe the central theme of initiation and growth was influenced by earlier literary works that centered on this common subject. The paper asserts that though this may be the case, Anaya's work should not be discounted as imitation or a rehashing of older works; instead "Bless Me, Ultima" is a fascinating look at the life of a boy and his awakening into maturity.

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"Similar to other great literary works, "Bless Me, Ultima" is a story of the universal human experience of initiation, self-reflection, and growth. It is a tale of one boy's journey from boy to man, as Antonio "Tony" learns about life and the world around him through his mother's good friend and curandera, Ultima. Although Rudolfo Anaya's story is unique and..."

Tags:bless, me, ultima