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Driving down Highway one on a weekend vacation, my wife and I arrive at a little town by the name of Carmel. We decide to stop and drive around this beautiful town. We stop at the beach for a while and enjoy the beautiful day. After enjoying the day we leave the beach and drive…

Introduction The United States is a society of immigrants. Ever since its formation in 1776, and even before that, the United States has attracted immigrants from around the world. Since its early days, the country has admitted more than 50 million newcomers, a larger number of immigrants than any country in history. For over two…

Though eventually drawn together by a common animosity toward the parent British Empire, the original thirteen U.S. colonies had relatively little in common culturally. In fact, regional differences in culture were quite pronounced. In examining the cultures of Plymouth/Massachusetts Bay Colony, New York Colony, and South Carolina colonies it is clear that while they may…

Trashon Pelton’s article on Native American Dream Catchers from the University of Central Oklahoma highlights my curiosity in exploring the varied art forms of Native Americans in the realm of social studies. The Native American culture encompasses numerous tribes, each making their own contributions to a diverse array of artistic expressions such as paintings, jewelry…

Toni Morrison’s essay “Recitatif” centers around the upbringing of two girls, Twyla and Roberta, in an orphanage due to their mothers’ inability to care for them. The main focus of the essay is the presence of racism, with Morrison adding an intriguing twist by keeping the girls’ races ambiguous. Despite dropping hints, Morrison never explicitly…

Multiculturalism “The Chinese in All of Us” is a piece written by Richard Rodriguez that addresses multiculturalism. In this piece, he explains that he is an advocate for the metaphorical melting pot. He believes there is merit in being exposed to many different cultures and influences. However, he strongly believes in the common American culture….

Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts. African Americans celebrate life events such the birth of a baby, weddings, graduation, funerals and major holidays. A tradition the we do during the wedding ceremony or reception is called jumping the broom. Jumping…

As Americans, we all have the chance to become a great nation as a citizen of the country. Our culture is based on respect and equality- people’s right and live together as one nation; socially and economically. America can be a dynamic equilibrium, a harmony of different elements, in which the whole will be greater…

Lisa Simpson is an exceptionally smart but not so social daughter. Maggie, the baby, only communicates by sucking on a pacifier. When watching The Simpson, we see a critique of current events, offering a new perspective on controversial topics. The show not only depicts the life of a middle-class family but also shapes a city…

When comparing the novel ‘Of Mice and Men’ by John Steinbeck to the 1939 film version directed by Milestone, it is evident that one is a print text and the other is a visual text. Analyzing a visual text involves considering camera angle, sound, lighting, editing, and mise en sc�ne. On the other hand, when…