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One cultural bias this author would like to share with the reader is about tattoos. This involves any individual who decides to wear a tattoo. For this writer, it is very difficult to see tattoos as an art. During her childhood, she was indoctrinated with the idea that whenever there is a person with a tattoo, this individual must either be a delinquent or a gang member who contributes little or nothing to society. This bias has created difficulty in communicating with these type of individuals…

In Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter and Will Gluck’s Easy A, they share several similarities and differences. The Scarlet Letter is based during the 17th century when the Puritans came over from Europe seeking out religious freedom. Easy A is set out in a California setting in high school in the 21st century. When comparing the two, one major thing stuck out, a big and red letter A. Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter starts off with a big crowd gathering from the jail door to the town…

F. Scott Fitzgerald and The Great Gatsby F. Scott Fitzgerald, born of the name Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald, was the author of the well known and very popular novel, The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, to an upper middle class family. Throughout his life, F. Scott Fitzgerald longed to become a socialite and a member of the prestigious upper class. Many of the characters and events in The Great Gatsby were inspired by real people and real occasions in the author’s life.…

the description of Gregor’s room in the novella, “..little too small..four familiar walls.”(11) It is also described to be empty and minimal. It only contains his basic necessities and a picture frame of a “lady who, decked out in a fur hat and a fur boa.” (11). This emptiness in Gregor’s room can imply that the room is more of a resting place rather than a room, an individual’s sanctuary. The emptiness also shows the lack of attachment to the people and his surroundings. The room shows no sign…

a “Guess the Kisses” jar (with red Hershey’s Kisses, of course!) and award the winner with the kisses jar and a prize like an extra afternoon off or movie tickets for two. In addition, set up a Valentine’s Day photo booth corner with red hats, red boas, wax lips,…

their culture. Towards the end of her life, around 1936, Chona’s people had connections to Tucson and Anglo outsiders. This was a stark contrast from when she was born. In Chona’s elderhood, Ruth Underhill, an Anglo anthropologist and student of Franz Boas, spent time with her and recorded various stories about Chona’s life. Underhill compiled Chona’s life story in a book, Papago Woman. Despite Underhill not knowing the Tohono O’odham language, she recorded a very detailed account of Chona’s…

Hamda Khan Paper 1 Current Political-Economic Context of Global Neoliberalism & The Anthropology…

The women's fashion during the civil war is a lot different than it is today. So here are what the women's fashion was like back in the civil war time. Women word about seven layers of clothes under their dresses. The first layer is the drawers, bloomers/pantalettes (underpants) these were made of cotton or linen it would come down to the ankle or knee and an the ends it. Would have lace. The second layer would be the chemise (long undershirt), it was made out of cotton or linen it would be worn…

(Teleological Ethics: Ethical Egoism and Cultural Relativism). Teleological ethics is also known as Consequentialist ethics and focuses on the consequences and outcomes rather than the means or intentions. Cultural Relativism was first established by Franz Boas during his anthropological research; however, was later popularized by his students (Cultural Relativism). While Cultural Relativism focuses on the end goal of maximizing happiness, it places the pleasure only on a defined group of…

Uneven Ground From the perspective of a teen in a world filled with injustice and constant newsflashes about racists and movements for equality, I’m trained to see things in tunnel vision. I’m trained to view my culture as the very “developed” and “civilized” United States as superior to other cultures despite its flaws. I’m trained to look down upon Middle Eastern countries as they are all “terrorists”. When I turn on the television I hear talk about this white policeman, that black policeman.…