American culture

Every country and culture has a different set of “norms” that dictate how and what a person should eat, and how they look. Exercise and diet are the main factors in how a person’s body looks and operates, aside from genetic traits that can vary from person to person. In the Muslim culture, the eating habits and body standards are immensely different from those in the American culture. The reasons why they differ is another interesting piece. The Islamic religion sets most of the rules that…

Consumer goods and services, by far, are the largest component of the American GDP. In 2012, consumption accounted for almost 70% of our GDP (Slavin 201). A consumer culture refers to a culture that actively engages in consumption. Most developed countries have fairly strong consumer cultures. Consumption is simply a way of life in America. When America became a country, it was primarily an agricultural economy. 90% of the population lived on a farm (Slavin 2). Almost everything that was needed…

Powwow is a celebration of the rich culture and history of Native Americans. “Pauwauing” referred to a religious ceremony for curing the sick and consisted of a gathering of spiritual leaders. European explorers observed this religious practice and dances in the 1800s. The Europeans mispronounced the name for the gathering as “powwow”. This leads us to the pronunciation of the word today and adaptation. Nonetheless, gatherings similar to powwows existed long before European settlement. Dances…

much about the Basque culture. All I knew at the time, was that the Basque country, Euskal Herria was located somewhere near France and there were a couple restaurants in downtown Boise. So to no surprise, whenever I heard the word Basque, I always associated the term with food. “Oh, you mean the restaurants downtown?” was normally my response to anyone who brought up the subject. However, after taking this class I’ve learned that the Basque culture, and the American culture share both…

don’t, especially in the United States because it’s one of the most diverse countries in the world. Being bilingual or trilingual opens many doors for people to be able to progress, but some people feel that multilingualism is detrimental to the American Culture and that the only language that should be spoken is English. However, there are also people such as Warren Blumenfeld, who believe that multilingualism is a part of our identity and that it’s what makes…

vacationed to the average Joe spots, Disneyland and Las Vegas. They even go to taste the American food. Even though that galm and excitement was part of the American culture, Firoozeh never got…

also extremely structured. It is a way of American culture to avidly promote the idea of freedom. In a country that embraces freedom, there are any expectations prevalent in the American culture that encourage people to adopt certain lifestyles and aspirations. From early childhood on into adulthood, Americans are expected to embrace an extremely structured education system, social formalities, and personal growth. The structure of the anticipated American lifetime is socially structured to…

unified nation of Norway in the year 900 A.D. King Olaf Tryggvason reunified Norway and established Christianity as the main religion. In 1028, Canute, the Danish king of England, invaded Norway. He was a strong supporter of the Viking religion and culture. Several years later, Norway's current capital of Oslo was founded in 1050 as a military post to guard against Danish invasion. Norway's time as a nation it important to Norway, because it helped to develop main Norwegain ideas and what they…

individuality. A person’s identity is developed from adolescence to adulthood and becomes part of their culture. It is the image that a person shows the world; through the unique factors of family, personal, and social identity. Identity is viewed as complex if a person is different from what people refer to as the norm. Since the beginning of North America being Caucasian has been stereotyped as the “normal American” and any other race or ethnicity was different. Even though, Caucasian people…

American political culture defines political attitudes, institutions, and activities that are most appreciated in American political life. The American vision has been characterized by several familiar basics. The Bill of Rights went into effect in 1791. Its importance was to protect the freedom and rights of Americans and its effect on American citizens can be seen even today. The Bills Of Rights is the foundation of American Government. Many books explain the influence of The Bill of Rights on…