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In the original tale of Rapunzel archetypal elements are hidden throughout. Each archetype represents a different idea that authors slyly interpret into stories. The Grimm Brothers use the tower, Rapunzel’s tear, and Rapunzel's hair to construe a deeper meaning in their story. As the story is told Rapunzel gets locked away in a tower while she grows up. The tower is an actual part of the story which represents an isolation of oneself, but metaphorically is resembled as being a strong place for…

feelings, but it was because they like the way that it looked . Back then it made me feel sad about how my hair was done now looking back understand what was going on which was cultural appropriation . So having my hair fixed whether its ponytail, bun or braid . Having my own style mean a lot because no one can take that something as a person has to choose or also own. I feel it makes my whole outfit complete. As an adolescent, my grandmother always instilled in my mind that my hair was my…

Women have the ability to beautify their hair a number of ways such as wearing braids, weaves, getting a hair cut, or changing the color of their hair. There are women who prefer to wear their hair natural, while there are others who prefer to have their hair relaxed. There are many reasons why women relax their hair. One of these reasons is that relaxed hair is much more easier to style. If you have extremely thick, wild unruly hair, getting your hair relaxed is a solution that will make is…

In “The Danger of a Single Story” by Chimamanda Adichie, she states that one reason that single stories less happened on Americans is “because of America’s cultural and economic power.” I agree with this thought by looking at Chinese history. Qing Dynasty government closed shorelines and ports in order to maintain its stable national economy at the end of 18th century. However, this movement did not help increase national finance, instead, interrupted and prevented the development of Chinese…

What is hypnosis? The word "Hypnosis" was first introduced by James Braid, a famous physician who lived in England between the years 1795 to 1860. Before the Jame Braid, hypnosis is known as Mesmerism / Magnetism. Hypnosis comes from the word "Hypnos" which is the name of the god of sleep. However it should be understood that the condition is not the same hypnotic sleep. People who were sleeping unaware and unable to hear voices around him. While people in the hypnotic condition, while his…

All across the world, African Americans are widely known for their culture, their vivacious hairstyles of locs, braids, and fros full of Afro Sheen. They are known worldly for rap, hip hop, and rhythm and blues. Pop stars like Beyoncé are household names and almost everyone knows about Lil Wayne and Kayne West. But what African Americans are not commonly known for is their craftsmanship. One group in particular, from a small isolated community of Gee’s Bend in Wilcox, Al, a group of ladies who…

In the crazy melting pot that we call America, we have many diverse groups. From these different cultures America picks and chooses who, what, and when to accept these cultures. Black Culture is one that America loves to play games with. "America Loves and accepts black culture, but not black people themselves!” Personally I agree with this statement completely. When one starts to take a look at black culture in America, they usually start with the fashions associated with African Americans.…

Being more culturally aware not only meets reconciliation goals for government employees, it also fosters positive relationships with Aboriginal people through shared understanding. Positive relationships will enable us to braid traditional ecological knowledge into our department’s work through increased trust. Current Status: The Stakeholder Engagement Team provided 5 cultural awareness sessions in April and June, drawing 82 participants: 79 AEMERA staff, 2 from Indigenous…

The Papas’ Clothing The rising start of the Papas began in 700 B.C.E in the land of Papaland. The Papas were mostly known for trading their natural resources with other cultures and had become very wealthy, they are also known for conquering the Fries, creating weaponry used for war, created the Cloaca Maxima (also known as a sewer pipe that drains the swamp), had created the Arch, and had metal workers that founded iron. Papas’ clothing was a great influence towards…

She moved here in the second grade so that was around the time we became friends and even though we have our differences, we are still the best of friends. Catelyn has this own spunk of hers. She either wears her brown hair in a pony tail or in a braid. I love it when it is braided because the blonde…