The Two Cultures

one's own culture does not require contempt or disrespect for other cultures.” (Chavez 1) Danny and Reuven came from two differents sects of the same culture, which in their own minds they are completely different people. this essay is going to compare and contrast the Hasidic practices with those of the Modern Orthodox Jew. Danny and Reuven came from different cultural backgrounds, but still become friends. Danny Saunders was raised following a Russian Hasidic sect of judaism. Dannys culture…

deeper purpose than just showing abstract shapes and nicely chosen colors. This painting makes me feel like Odili Odita was proud to show everyone the two different worlds he was a part of. I admire the way he used such simple materials to explain something so complex. I also feel a sense of being proud of being African American by combining the two cultures into something so beautiful. This painting gives me a sense of pride and knowing that my history is something special and important and it…

practicing a belief. Although the United States was founded on religious tolerance, only large modern religions are widely accepted. The most important part of this viewpoint is its idea of magic. Magic is attributed as a negative connotation in American culture. It is used to describe unaccepted practices…

stable through time, the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation, especially by oral communication. It is through tradition that the Hopi Indians of Northeast Arizona and the Mande people of West Africa have been able to survive as distinct cultures in this rapidly changing world. The art of oral tradition, or historical storytelling, has been the main resource for the continuous education of children in these cultures, and will continue to play a vital role in the…

Living in the Canadian society is not the same for everyone. A large amount of it consists of immigrants, which leads us into a multicultural society. How does this affect the people who are born and raised in a different culture? I interviewed my good friend of mine, Djibraan Deelahoo, to see his point of views concerning this situation. Like many other immigrants, he was born outside of Canada. His parents raised him the same way they were raised by their parents. The interview lasted roughly…

“In the seventeenth century, French policy toward the indigenous people of New France relied on the assimilation of the natives to French religion and culture.” In this quote Canada is referred to as new france, which depicts how france wanted to enmesh the two cultures together, rather than throw indigenous culture away completely. By treating the natives like actual humans, the French had the opportunity to interact with the natives more smoothly. They were able to have natural…

Cultural Differences in Hofstede’s Six Dimensions Culture is intricately complex and constantly shifting meaning. With hundreds of nations in the world and billions of people, there are bound to be many similarities and differences between cultures. Hofstede defines culture as “the collective programming of the mind distinguishing the members of one group or category of people from others” (Hofstede, 2010). Using his six dimensions of culture, nations can be compared to each other in order to…

community’s culture and practices is a long and complex process, where perspective is everything. A guide of behaviors can only take one so far, for what is appropriated to do in one community might be not in another. Each community has their own culture and practices largely because of different historical and geographical circumstances. As a result, each community has developed different opinions, attitudes, and a different set of norms and behavior. One behavior can be view differently in…

Culture is a thing some people don't like to talk about. Some people don't like their cultural heritage because, of how other people treat other not of their own race. Some might look at others as outcast or aliens. It is clear, when reading "An Indian Father's Plea" , "Two Kinds, and "Everday Use" that culture impacts a person in more than then one way. "Legal Alien", they we're speaking of how "You may speak Spanish but, you're not like me". In some people's eyes we may be…

This was a perfect chance for me as I was looking for a discussion event for my Comm 1304 assignment. I could kill two birds with one stone— learn more about my heritage and finish my assignment. I read the list and found “The Asian Indians in America” event, most closely related to myself. Though I am not from India, it is a neighbouring country of Nepal, my birth place. Our cultures and languages are quite similar. Hence, I decided to attend this event and saved the date for it. In this…