Religion in Asia

Jared Diamond explores the history of the world from a unique view. An ecologist and evolutionary biologist himself, he was not particularly trained to examine the world in the way an anthropologist would. This book, Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Society, delves into the known world and societies within it, at least as of 1997. Diamond wanted to uncover why history unfolded differently on the different continents over the last 13 thousand years, but more importantly he wanted to…

come from all over the world with different religions and cultural backgrounds to discuss math and science” (class notes, Islam: empire of faith documentary). The Middle East held one of the most prominent facilities for intellectuals that allowed people to trade ideas. This contradicts the idea that the Middle East in undeveloped and unchanged because in order to trade ideas you have to be open to difference in opinion and disregard difference in religion and culture. The house of wisdom led to…

The impacts of climate change that are of most concern through 2100 are many and will affect societies in all different ways. Sea level rise is one of the greatest as it is a link within a chain reaction. As sea level rises not only will coastal areas be demolished leading to increased financial burdens and the migration of those citizens to move inland, but also smaller island countries will be lost under water and that society will no longer have their home. With the reduction of available…

Orientalism is a term which indicates how the West perceives the East as the ‘other’. Edward Said published his controversial book Orientalism in 1978, which talks about how Orientalism forms an inferior Orient, in terms of knowledge and domination. Edward Said opens his introduction by mentioning the Western’s misconception about the East arguing that “The Orient was almost a European invention” (Said 1). The Orient played a significant role in the creation of the European culture and it…

What are the major ethnic groups in Suriname? The largest ethnic group in Suriname is Hindustani, which is an immigrant from India who migrated north in the 19th century. The number of Hindustani as much as 37% of the population, the second largest ethnic group in the country namely Creole community (31%), then Java (15%), Maroon (10%), and Amerindian (2%). What is the official language of Suriname? The official language of Suriname is the Netherlands, Suriname is the only country in the area…

tell me; “why didn’t you tell me you were just from Vietnam.” I usually let people know that Indians (who have dark complexions) and other non-looking “Chinese” countries are considered Asians too. Furthermore, that the many different countries in Asia, are what makes up the continent and where people are originally from. Another example, of discrimination in society today is the black lives matter movement, where numerous black people have died because of police brutality. These people who…

While reading the article written by Angela Aujla, “Others in Their Own Land”, it quickly became clear that her argument was that South Asians have been facing being “others” in Canada even if this was their home country. She shows this “other-ing” all through history up until today. Through looking at comments made by white, Anglo-Canadians, to the stereotypes South Asians have, and the questions asked, such as “where are you really from?” it is clear that South Asians have indeed been others…

How the Continents Came to be One day while Zeus was down on the earth helping and looking around at all the humans, he met a very nice mortal woman. He went up to this beautiful woman and he started to flirt with her. “I don't think I have ever met a more beautiful woman in all the world” said Zeus. “Well thank you, you very nice looking man” answered the woman. The man then asked the woman if she would like to go on a trip with him. “This trip would be an a cross continent trip” said Zeus.…

Spain and Portugal really wanted to find a sea route to Asia for multiple reasons. Traveling to Asia by land takes too long, it’s expensive, and it’s a hassle. It’s also a more efficient way to get spices and other items. When traders come to Europe to sell silk, spices and other items from Asia, the items had been taxed so many times along the way that it becomes ridiculously expensive. Spain and Portugal also wanted a way to travel to Asia so they could convert people to Christianity and to…

people look at me, they are surprised because stereotypically, Asians have small eyes and small noses. However, I do not have those features but I am still considered Asian. My definition of an Asian American is someone who has parents that came from Asia and immigrated to America. To identify as an Asian American, they must be of Asian descent and have been exposed to American and Asian culture. Although an Asian American has to be of Asian descent, Asian American literature is not the same;…