Cultural studies

A cultural encounter is the interaction of one or more culture with another culture. Culture encounter is not only a condition related to nationality or ethnicity, but it could also be an interaction between two members of any two groups with different norms, such as men and women. The interactions of people from different cultures require the understanding and respect of people’s beliefs, the way they live life and to discover new things about their world and cultures. However, culture…

A 1995 study conducted by Swiss zoologist Claus Wedekind found that, when asked to choose between T-shirts with different body odors, women tended to prefer those of men with certain genes dissimilar from their own (cite mult sources that mention). From this “smelly T-shirt experiment” arose the process of genetic matchmaking, in which comparisons of two individuals’ specific genes in an effort to determine romantic compatibility (cite source), known as MHC genes (cite mult. sources). Multiple…

In a series of studies about the stream of television content in South America, Straubhaar fully developed his version of the Cultural Proximity Theory, especially in studies on the globalization of television. His theory states that television audiences pursue local media content because of its traditional and distinguishable cultural content and language. But if the local media fails to convey this, Straubhaar believed that…

Ethical Implications of Cultural Abuse Scholars are required to explain the ethical implications of cultural abuse of leaders and manager power. The culturally abusive power selected is nepotism. An explanation will be provided as to why nepotism could be considered as culturally abusive. Also, a discussion regarding possible ways diversity could redirect the influence of nepotism. Nepotism is the power that leaders and managers utilize to influence companies or organizations to give…

Cultural appropriation by definition in the article is “a term that refers to the objections by…minority groups to the use of their customs or culture by…others who do not belong to those groups”. I believe that what Lionel said about cultural appropriation came from a place of privilege and ignorance, because she has never experienced it before. 7. Meet New Glenn, the…

had led to it, along with the significance behind it. Although there are strong cultural aspects to a spiritual experience, specifically spiritual possession, anthropologist Obeyesekere’s case study shows the importance of understanding the psychological causes as well, if not more. In his work, Obeyesekere (1975) used the case of twenty-nine-year-old, Somavati, as his example and focus of study to explain psycho-cultural exploration of spirit possession (44). In similarity, upon his visit to…

To get a sense of the racial and ethnical backgrounds within the city of Madison, my group and I walked up and down South Park Street along Monona Bay. Originally from small-town Iowa, I was never exposed to racial diversity and expected little more from our neighboring Midwest state. We began our journey at the Meriter Hospital heading south towards the belt line. While walking, we observed our surroundings, took notes on peculiar sites, and interacted with a variety of different ethnic…

The topic of globalization causing cultural homogenization in Asia is a constant debate. With the growing influences of the mass media, there is an abundance of culture being portrayed on both traditional and new media. These forms of mass communications act as a base for the dissemination of information, giving people an impression that there is an importance to acquire the undertakings of other countries. Globalization helps blossom the economies of allied countries, giving them the means for…

Case Study Three Quiz Question As a beginning teacher in a community that has seen a large influx of immigrants from Asia and Latin America over the past decade, it is important to note that the classroom demographics are reflective of this change. Additionally, it is significant to recognize that community is working to integrate the new immigrants into the community and is looking to the school as a resource to assist with this integration. Furthermore, the local community center is working…

political, and other aspects. The cross-cultural management is a guarantee issue that MNCs need to pay attention to. Therefore, this course focuses on the cultural differences in selected countries and the applications of cross-cultural management in business. Cultural differences Hofstede’s national cultural dimensions This theory is based on the national value to analysis the cultural differences between countries.…