based on familial origin and education levels. One of the classifications was defined as the Western group; thirty of the eighty-three women originating from English speaking countries such as the United States or Europe, while the others had a family line that derived from Middle Eastern countries such as North Africa or Asia. The groups were then further divided amongst each other in regards to levels of education. Those who received twelve years or more of high education, thirty-eight out of the total…
In Richard Nisbett 's "The Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why", the differences between Eastern and Western cultures are discussed thoroughly. Nisbett primarily compares them through their differing thought processes. Western culture is primarily very individualistic, while Eastern culture is very collectivist. I personally have grown up with both of these cultures myself and can back up Nisbett 's claims through personal experience. There are many differing…
This past November of 2016, the citizens of the United States elected its 45th president, Donald J. Trump. A common comparison in several reactionary articles was that the election of Trump was a sign that the United States was falling, just as Rome once had. The modern United States falling condition, in spite of selected similar situations, is not quite as vast in scale to that of the Rome of Late Antiquity. Several generations of authors and historians have had their own opinions on the multiple…
Japan, and Indonesia. These countries believe that belonging to a group, and family is harmony, they also believe that there are different groups in society such as the in and out group; however these groups share different value systems. In comparison, both individualism and collectivism focuses on culture. Culture being defined as “expressive practices fraught with feelings, system of symbols, premises, rules, forms, and the domain and dimensions of mutual meanings associated with these”.…
however the directors use constant imagery of the orient in a barbaric manner to reconfirm the stereotypes by constantly undermining the Jordanian society. Norma relies on the craving of fantasy from the occident to show the gap between America, western culture and Jordan eastern culture. By the documentary showing Norma in both America and Jordan it differentiates the two, one being where she is most comfortable and the other being a mysterious place that could potentially harm her. Norma purposely took…
“Struggle For Smarts? How Eastern And Western Cultures Tackle Learning”, which was published on November 12, 2012 by National Public Radio, Spiegel claims that there are difference in Eastern and Western cultures in how persuade the struggles. Spiegel regards that how the experience of intellectual struggle in East and West. Spiegel also reports that the struggles in Eastern cultures is foreseeable part of learning process. Spiegel concludes that no controversies or comparison between Asian and American…
Dominican Republic and Haiti: A Comparison of How One Island Has Two Complete Different Ends Dominican Republic and Haiti: A Comparison of How One Island Has Two Complete Different Ends The Hispaniola is a small island in the Caribbean which is currently composed by the Dominican Republic and the Republic of Haiti. These two countries despite sharing an island and historical institutions are completely different. While the Dominican Republic enjoys the beauty of the Caribbean and its weather…
that were under French control. Significant of European imperialism in Asia and the pressure that was placed on it by Western and European powers. • Mongkut – the king of Siam who by studying modern science, mathematics, and language was able to uphold his country and keep it from European rule and pushed Siam into a period of modernization. • Spanish-American War – a struggle between the United States and Spain over the independence of Cuba. Was significant in the US’s ability to win and take control…
together in a noble and rational fight for social justice through a global feminist movement; nevertheless some extreme feminists are likely to oppose the book by labeling it neoliberal with a colonialist stance that could potentially characterize non-Western women as victims. Although the authors acknowledge that Westerners across party lines generally have good intentions for women in third world countries, they write, “We sometimes think that Westerners invest too much effort in changing unjust laws…
The Ancient Western World has contributed to the globalization of life today from generations past to present. Many influences from the ancient times has structured the way nations today are run. Going back into time gives insight to how civilization was formed of empires evolving from one era to the next. Exploring the Babylonian, Charlemagne, and Mongolian Empires will reveal life in regards to social lifestyles, political views, and military. The Babylonian Empire rose to power by overtaking…