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    Somali Wedding Essay

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    Somalia is known as the horn of Africa with a huge culture and many subcultures within, where I’ll be focusing on Somali weddings. There are many important traditions that go into making this a special day for not only the bride and groom but the families as well. Many traditions may sound familiar with other cultures as there are many Islamic influences as it is the official religion of Somalia as well as western influences. In this subculture, I will discuss the values, norms, language, symbol…

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    Somewhere, on a porch dripping with sweet sunset honey, two girls sat. Golden light from the summer sun hugged the front of the house, making the girls silhouette figures. One girl was a bit taller than the other, as she was a year older, and growing faster than a weed. This girl’s name was Camilla Ruez. Next to her sat twelve-year-old Bridget Jackson. Both girls were silent and melancholy, despite the exquisite weather. Neither wanted to talk, as they were too sad to, and neither felt they…

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    Disclaimer: In the absence of any dedicated and focused institutions or organizations for this emerging and very sensitive social issue, which is often misquoted and misunderstood, I have had to rely upon and draw conclusions from my interpretations of contemporary writers voicing their thoughts about the issue. A person is born from their culture. It is the first thing they identify with, the first thing they learn about. It is in the first things they say, in the first things they…

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    Regulation, in its broadest implication, represents all the rules of order enforced by a presumed administration of government, with regard to the practices of those under the government 's control. Historically, many regulations prescribed by oppressive autocratic leaderships have caused sequences of misery and torment for the ruled. Granting all this, the fate of Spain in particular, took a dramatic yet positive turn in the early 700s when Muslim forces invaded and reigned over the Iberian…

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    American Values & Arab Values Values tend to be one of the most respectful aspects of a country. When you’re new, or living in the country, people must show flattery and respect for their values. Countries have different values for instance. Some countries values are in family, and time management, while other values are in future, and food. Moreover. I was born and raised in Abu Dhabi, (United Arab Emirates). Noticeably the US and (UAE) has its own value, in the nature of the people,…

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    What is Cultural appropriation? Cultural appropriation: is a sociological concept which views the adoption or use of elements of one culture by members of a different culture as a largely negative phenomenon. It has become normalized in media to take specific components from different cultures and weave it into “trends” while downplaying the significance of those same components to their cultures. While cultural appropriation seems harmless to those who do it, it is demoralizing to those…

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    Arranged Marriage Essay

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    Marriage is defined as a legal or formal recognized union of two individuals. Although the definition may be the same universally throughout the world marriage customs vary by country. At first glance India and Japan’s wedding ceremonies may appear to be similar in that they both are very ritualistic and include much fanfare. However, as you look closer the two are quite different. In India, marriage is not only the sacred union of two individuals, but also the joining of two families and…

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    Benefits Of Curd In Milk

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    Summary: The curd is a fermented food known all over the world. The fermentation process is conducted by adding bacteria to the milk. The unique nutritional value of the curd allows it to help in various ways. Apart from enhancing the taste of various foods, curd improves the digestion and provides strength to bones and teeth. Consumption of curd also lowers the cholesterol levels and reduces high blood pressure. The immunity of the body increases. And the external use helps in improving the…

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    Olopa Ijoko Analysis

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    The proposal is then read out orally to the bride’s family, since it is already comprehended that the couples are going to be married, the proposal is not usually rejected at this point. The groom also pays an amount of money called “owo ori iyawo” meaning bride price and this goes directly to the bride. When various introductions have been made, the proposal is accepted on the spot then they make arrangements for the second process of the marriage which is the ENGAGEMENT. THE…

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    Sex is often talked about behind closed doors, with hands clasped over mouths trying not to giggle as mothers where babies come from. The subject of sex underwent many a change throughout Jewish history, beginning with the more open discussion of the subject in the Bible, and moving on downwards toward the eventual diaspora shtetl beliefs of formal arranged marriages and high necklines, making sex an essentially taboo subject. When the 20th Century begins, the Diaspora Jew is challenged by the…

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