The World Factbook

Culture Though Honduras is one of the poorest countries in Latin America and has the highest murder rate in the world, the culture as a whole adopts a laid-back style and has a distinct cultural flavor (CIA World Factbook). Some of the culture of Honduras is found in its Mayan roots, where temples in Tegucigalpa provide a glimpse into the historic past. In terms of common food, tortillas, beans, corn and rice are eaten every day. During lunch time, many businesses close so that a siesta can be taken, this break during the day correlates to the femininity assignment of the country as personal well-being is worth more than profits. Some other aspects of culture that Hondurans hold in high regard are soccer and the discussion of politics, which…

interaction within the countries over the world and the integration of economics and societies in order to exploit the global economy (Scholte, 2005). Globalization contributed towards increasing and decreasing poverty and inequality in developing and post-communist countries. There are affirmative and negative effects for those countries which are able to attract foreign investors and foreign capital throughout globalization (Robertson, 1992). Economic globalization may provide the…

According to World Meters (2018), the population of the world is about 7.6 billion. In addition, “world population to hit 9.8 billion by 2050” (UN News 2017). There are a few reasons why the world's population is growing so rapidly. People are living longer than at any other point in history, because of advances in healthcare, nutrition and access to food. Although, overpopulation means people can live longer because of modern medical technology improvements, it may also causes many issues such…

Matthew Arnold’s Dover Beach, an insightful poem, warns its readers about the dangers of the world in an attempt to make them feel better. The poem compares the harsh reality of its readers’ isolation in the world to various images of oceanic scenes. In his first stanza, Arnold emphasizes the importance of distinguishing the difference between illusion and reality through his constant change from a beautiful to disheartening tone. Arnold’s “Sea of Faith” metaphorically attributes the decline of…

The Importance of Sacrifice in The Road Cormac McCarthy’s The Road portrays a post-apocalyptic world containing nothing but the distinct loss of morality and desperate attempts to survive. In this cruel world, while most become bestial and corrupt, a father and his son struggle to find ways to stay alive while simultaneously keeping hope alive and staying humane in their ways. The sacrifices made by the man strengthen his relationship with his son and help maintain the only thing they have…

Even though we have an increased need for global governance, we still need actors to solve problems. We can guess the future based off the events of history and how we know the world works. To begin with, Francis Fukuyama’s idea presented in “The End of History?” provides many flaws.…

around. Being in so many libraries throughout the world, I can honestly say that they are some of the most magical places in the world. Windows wind up the walls as well, there was not a torch or lamp anywhere, the light is all natural and completely beautiful coming through the stained glass designs. In the center of the room stands Daichi and Anika along with Shun, looking…

One of the most wanted careers in the world today is acting. Not many have the skill and drive to achieve successful career in that department. Many desire the job for the fame and money, but some love it for the pure joy of performing. There are many appealing aspects of the job such as flexible work hours, recognition by the public, and the salary if you become big. One has to be able to take the dedicated time it takes to perfect the craft. Even though natural talent is something that is…

technology and people don’t like to change so they can 't keep up. When we are young we learn a lot of things, it is during our early years where we form our basic world view, that view doesn 't really change that much after our early years. It is during the first years of our life that our brain develops the fastest. During this time, by observing the world around you, you form…

In a bleak, monochromatic wasteland, a “banished sun circles the Earth like a grieving mother with a lamp” (32). For the inhabitants of this barren, post-apocalyptic world, man’s bravest feat is waking up in the morning—mornings that are met not with symphonic sparrows and songs of the world’s awakening, but with the all-encompassing reality of loss. Nights are “dark beyond darkness,” and the dawning of each new day promises a progressive descent into grey (1). Nature is an impoverished mother:…