Cosmopolitan

considered the elegant summer destination of the Portuguese monarchy and during the Second World War was the refuge of European Royalty. This fishing village is known for its splendid white sand beach, the charming shopping streets and for being a cosmopolitan location next to the sea. It is considered one of the finest destinations in the Lisbon…

Irish scholar, stated that the culture-crisis of his homeland has been a result of clashes between generations. Typically, the older generation favors national traditions and the revival of past customs while the younger generation favors more cosmopolitan and international lifestyles. This generation gap is apparent throughout James Joyce’s short story, “The Dead,” as the main character—a young modernist—is disconnected from his family—mostly revivalists—due to their distinct belief systems.…

London in this story is described as a foggy, dark place with very little light. Stevenson’s interpretation of London’s setting meet this level of mystery that also sets a toll on his characters Jekyll and Hyde. Jekyll lived in a famous London cosmopolitan quarter called Soho. It’s located on the West End, it is the oldest of the alien quarters in modern…

“It’s a game you see.” (11). General Zaroff’s words set the tone of Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game”. Upon introduction, Zaroff appears to be nothing more than a sophisticated cosmopolitan who find pleasure in the sport of hunting. Upon closer examination, however, the general’s love of hunting stems from his belief that the intellectually and physically superior men should eliminate those who are weaker. General Zaroff’s sadistic view of humanity in “The Most Dangerous Game” displays…

After the development of these cosmopolitan utopias, the culinary culture underwent its own set of distinctive patterns and traditions. At the pinnacle of high society are the elites that indulge in having feasts every day using their finest dishes. In contrast the Bedouins of Arabia, nomadic people, were not very keen of the lively urban display of socioeconomic power. “This difference bewildered their fellow arabs living in large cities of Syria, but the “authenic” Arabs, still attached to the…

Islam is the second largest religion in the world, accounting twenty-three percent of the global population. Even though they followed the same religion, Islamic civilizations in the past operated both in similar and different ways. From the beginning of Islamic civilization in the seventh century to the end of the Abbasids in the thirteenth century, numerous political and cultural aspects changed while some retained. Throughout this time period, Islamic civilization experienced cultural…

The Civil Rights Movement inspired the feminist; as well as African Americans rights, Native American rights known as Red Power, gay/lesbian, and anti-war movements. During the 1960s militant feminist trend in the United States. It was supported by noteworthy women activist who studied general minority rights and antidiscrimination movements. Women formed militant groups. The women’s liberation movement, which was social opposed to political and was showed in writing and marches by radical…

many cases of police brutality where the murderer is still walking free and still has their job. It is endearing to me that children will put apart their differences and help each other. This is proof that children can work and live together in a cosmopolitan society and there isn’t some innate issue that prevents a mixed society. Racism is taught. Douglass describes his experiences with religious slaveholders. The amount of discrepancy…

over a decade ago and today burqas and niqabs are banned throughout the country. Belgium, yet another socialist country with a left-wing government, also banned them four years ago. Swiss Cantons, and Spanish cities (including ones as diverse and cosmopolitan as Barcelona) have also taken the same moves.…

What mainly distinguished Columbia from the other research universities are the highly equipped laboratories that are directed by precursors in every field. The department of biological sciences immediately drew my attention, as I would consider myself lucky to continue my undergraduate education under the instruction of such highly equipped professors. Columbia faculty is known for its success at pushing the limits of science thus making numerous significant scientific discoveries in diverse…