Cultural hegemony

throws kids into an abyss of identity and connection correlates with corporations discovering a way to generate revenue off of likes, retweets, and followers. Chris Rojek, author of Cultural Studies, delves into how social media creates this social phenomenon through cultural hybridity, and how corporations use cultural genre and production to their advantage. According to Rojek, “before birth [humans] are culturally positioned” (Rojek Pg. 68). This means that humans’ practical approaches…

What promoted your interest in material culture? Some years ago, I visited an estate in England and saw a beautifully appointed carriage and thought: Wow, they pimped their rides. I started thinking about carriages and other extravagances that constituted a very rich 18th century materialism and consumption. I wondered what carriages would reveal about the role of materialism in human life. I particularly wondered how the complex social and economic dimensions of carriage culture shaped how men…

Yaobang Hu was an instrumental figure in inspiring the student protesters in China. He was able to rise through the ranks of the Chinese government and at one point was the General Secretary of the Chinese Communist Party, the Party’s top position. Hu advocated for greater freedoms in choosing occupations, more liberalized economic policies, and a halt to corruption within the government. It was Hu’s ideas that resonated with the Chinese protesters. However, Hu’s Western-like ideas were seen as…

Comparing and contrasting divergent cultural characteristics: 1. Uncertainty-Accepting Cultures versus Uncertainty-Rejecting Cultures Open mindedness and tolerance are constructive ways to learn about other cultures. By accepting and respecting other cultures we take important steps to new experiences that can teach us about the world at large. Canada, United Kingdom and United States are examples of uncertainty accepting cultures. Intolerance in cross-cultural societies reflects their…

Renfrew and bahn chapter one: The main focus and summary of this chapter is about the history of archaeology, as well as its present form. Archaeology has gone from discovering and finding archaeological material, to developing/applying methods to answer questions about our human past. Thomas Jefferson was the first to have a recorded excavation in 1784. By using methods such as stratigraphy and deductive reasoning, archaeologists of this time were able to touch on the deeper questions of our…

Some various co-cultures I belong to include the Theravada Buddhist community, Burmese community, and extracurriculars in high school. The Theravada Buddhist community and Burmese community come hand in hand for me, because I usually meet with my parents’ Burmese friends when I do monastery work or any religious celebration/activity. My parents are more religiously active, as they attend chantings at their friends’ houses while I am not able to. At the monasteries, one in Austin and one in…

Chinese society did get better economically but it did get better socially under Mao rules. The reason why chinese society did get better under Mao rules can be found in document 2. This document is created by Chow Aingil In china 1985, and this is written for people that are interested in china; to talk about marriages in China. This document is says “ One of the dramatic changes that took place in 1959, was mao’s “Marriage Reform Law” which banned forced or arranged marriages. I wept bitterly…

degree in cultural anthropology, I hope to work in community outreach. This essay will discuss the anthropological concepts of: cultural relativism, holism, social change, participatory research, reciprocity, and applied and engaged anthropology. Also, synthesize how these concepts influenced my goals in life and my perception of social issues. When introduced to anthropology especially cultural, cultural relativism is one of the first concepts explained. Franz Boas emphasized…

Although quiet similar to the divine right rule, there are some factors which distinguish the Mandate of Heaven from the divine rights rule. It mainly differed on these key factors: • Unlike Christianity, which is monotheistic Chinese religion, is polytheistic. There were several minor Gods, heroes and other mythical figures that Chinese believed in unlike just a single omnipotent figure called God. For this reason the Mandate of Heaven was granted by a supernatural community and not just a…

understand individuals from other cultures and how to better interact with them. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in visual communication design, I plan to get my masters in art therapy, both of these fields would very much benefit from knowledge of cultural diversity. Anthropological studies over the use of art in various cultures will help me successfully treat individuals and understand their expressions through art. The United States is already very diverse but as demographics change…