American Culture

Costa RicaCosta Rica is a peaceful Central American country fronting both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It has almost 4 million residents, a stable democratic government, no army, and is host to Central America’s largest hi-tech community, including the Latin American Headquarters of Microsoft and one of Intel’s most modern chip fabrication plants. Many major…

Pour in some white.  Add a little black and mix. The recipe seems simple enough.  In a perfect world, gray would be the harmonious coexistence of the two most contrasting colors on the spectrum.  Somehow these two colors would work together to produce something completely different from themselves, but still a fundamental part of each…

Amy Barrientos writes a reflective essay on her struggles as a Non Spanish speaking Latin American woman. Barrientos goes on to explain the typical stereo types she had experienced though out her life including in her childhood and adult education and social acceptance with the Caucasian among many other races and Latin communities including the…

            The Iraq culture is significant in the world’s cultural history.  It is based on Mesopotamian civilization an important influence to early civilization especially in Asian and Europe.  In the Middle Ages Iraq referred to an Arab province situated at the Southern half of the present Iraq. Iraq’s state religion is Islamic with a high…

Scholarly Article on “The Namesake” By Jhumpa Lahiri The article I chose is titled, “From Hybrids to Tourists: Children of Immigrants in Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake,” written by Natalie Friedman. This in depth article focuses on the inner personal struggle of an immigrant family to the United States with emphasis on Gogol Ganguli. Friedman distinguishes…

“The Handicap of Definition” by William Raspberry delves into the stereotype associated with being Black, highlighting the impact it has on African Americans. Raspberry draws upon various beliefs that contribute to the definition of being Black, often comparing this identity to that of whites and other ethnicities. As an example, Raspberry touches upon basketball, stating…

The passage of writing being deconstructed is taken from Phillip Gwynne’s novel, “Deadly Unna? ”, pages 226 to 228, beginning with “The cemetery was surrounded by an old iron fence,… ” concluding with “ ‘Average,’ said Clarence. ”. This passage from the book plays a vital role in the overall novel, as it shows the…

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY This instance describes the history and present quandary confronting Wanda Ferragamo and her six kids. all of whom are involved in the household concern. The House of Ferragamo. a Florence-based shaper of high quality Italian vesture and leather good. was founded by Salvatore Ferragamo. Throughout his 57-year calling. he achieved a…

Iroquois Tribe’s Cultural Differences and Similarities with Present Day American Culture Introduction             The Iroquois tribe is said to be one of the most influential tribes in the American culture. Their impact on present day America has been widely regarded and has been the subject of various studies and researches. In this regard, it is…

This is a summary of the details of the powhiri process. Introduction The Marae is the core of Maori culture. It is where all of the services are accomplished, agreements and disagreements decide, tribal policies promulgated and formalised. “The word marae has come to mean the collection of building and land within an area that…