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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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This paper discusses the use of ceremony in Native American Indian culture, including the powwow and the Gourd Dance.

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"Ceremony is something that American culture has largely dispensed with. Weddings are often conducted in bizarre locales such as in helium balloons or on the backs of jet skis or just by a justice of the peace instead of in an elaborate ceremony in a church that is replete with time-honored ritual. Religious rituals such as observing the Sabbath all day have been relegated to only a few of the most devout religious sects. Even rituals as common as..."

Tags:Native American Indian, culture, ceremony, ritual, powwow, Gourd Dance, communication

Abstract
This paper examines the globalization process and its cultural impact upon all nations, with an focus on developing nations. In particular, the paper considers Latin America and foreign investment has which has exploded there because of its considerable natural resources, the lower cost of labor and production, and because of its robust and diverse population. The paper concludes by stating that globalization is now the most significant cause of economic and political change that the world has seen in the last two decades.

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"The globalization process and the cultural impact it has upon all nations - but especially developing nations - is a fast-growing concern of academics everywhere. To wit, to give just one example, since 1990 foreign investment has exploded in Latin America because of its considerable natural resources, the lower cost of labour and production, and because of its robust and diverse population. Predictably, many MNCs have now extended their operations to regional offices in different cities around the countries in South America (Granell ,89). Globalization, put simply,..."

Tags:cultures, latin, american

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This paper compares and contrasts the Greek and American cultures in terms of culture and lifestyle, vis a vis priorities, fellowship, entertainment, food and family. The paper contends that America is primarily a land of opportunity and material success, while Greece is primarily a land of camaraderie and familial connectedness.

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"America's freedom and opportunity have drawn immigrants from all over the world to her shores to join together in one of the largest melting pots in the world. In the streets of America Italians can live next door to Germans and Africans can live next door to Native Americans. Since immigrants bring elements of their culture with them to America, knowing someone of another ethnicity-or even growing up in an ethnic family-can convince us that we are acquainted with that culture."

Tags:Greek, American, culture

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This paper discusses the impact of the Chinese New Year festivities in San Francisco with respect to assimilation. The paper relates that the formerly private parades and events were opened up in the 1950s and served to blend the cultures of the United States and China. The paper then discusses how the economy of San Francisco's Chinatown community benefited as the Chinese attempted to shake the communist label.

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"In the cosmopolitan city of San Francisco, many cultures have come together to give the city a unique identity. Other than Chinese immigrants, those from Japan, Europe, and South America have put their unique stamp on the city's personality. The Chinese had a rather challenging period of assimilation due to the connection with Communism in their home country. By capturing the imagination of their new homeland they found ways to bring their worlds peacefully together. While Chinese immigrants have a rather large presence in the famous Chinatown neighborhood, their daily lives have been touched by heavy influences of..."

Tags:chinese, festival, american

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This paper compares critically the political cultures of Sweden and the United States, illuminating theories of politics such as Conservatism, Liberalism, Social Democracy among other doctrines in modern times. Arguments are used about definitions of culture, the difficulty in defining culture, political life, emotions, perception and indeed political action as well as the complex character of decision-making within the state. Some case studies by authors are examined to highlight the application of some theories such as Ethnomethodology, Postmodernism and Symbolic Interactionism.

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"Donald Hancock , et al, (1998) stated that the political culture in Sweden went through a process of change during the nineteenth and twentieth Centuries and that this process of system change is both cause and effect of a political culture that affirms traditional values and simultaneously endorses efforts at political creativity. Hancock, et al, noted that linking these attributes is a willingness among political actors to seek compromise solutions to partisan disagreements. They continue to state that the most important traditional element inherent in Swedish political culture is a deeply ingrained respect for constitutionalism and law."

Tags:conservatism, liberalism, social, democracy, government, interpretive, politics, traditions, ethnomethodology, postmodernism, symbolic, interactionism

Abstract
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 ..."

Tags:american, culture, define

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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.

Tags:defining, american, culture

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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..."

Tags:latin, american, globalization