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Culture implies a variety of things. It encompasses complex systems of thought and belief across a group. It provides structure to the morality and behavior of a community-not only directing their actions, but providing context as to why they act that way. Naturally, the culture one grows up in helps build their identity, as does the language they speak, the social class they belong to, and the country that breeds them. How atrocious, then, is the act of transforming one’s indigenous culture…

Migrations. Children typically detest them. It is in fact a big change: in lifestyle, surroundings, and even the language spoken in that particular country may be different. I personally got to witness these to be true. When I was six years old, my parents told me that we would be moving to Singapore. We were living in the Philippines then, and I was told that moving to Singapore is a big opportunity, as they are extremely advanced in education. I do not remember exactly how I felt about this…

Cromwell: The Napoleon of his Age: Daniel Markovits Oliver Cromwell was an exceptional man. He killed a king, played a pivotal role in the English revolution and ruled England for a decade. As a result, many view him as being unique in the modern age. In fact, when searching for a comparison historians range as far afield as Mahmoud Ahmadinejad (Mickelthwait, 300, 2009) and Julius Caesar (Sharpe, 21, 2010). However, a parallel to Cromwell can be found right across the English Channel:…

citizens of the United States took it into their hands to persuade the loyalists to take action against injustice. In 1775, Patrick Henry powerfully addressed the idea to commence war upon the British to resolve the issue of oppression at the Virginia Convention. He was able to conjure conflict and fear within the minds of the audience members by appealing to emotion, and making religious or authoritative remarks in front of colonists who felt enslaved by the British. Patrick Henry’s …

It was 13 years ago when we came to America and everything changed. It was only my parents, my two brother and me. Everyone else was still in the refugee camps in Somalia a week after our arrival my parents announced that I would be going to school. At the time I didn’t know what school was but I soon found out that it was something I didn’t like, plus school was very hard. My parents didn’t know english or the american culture. I didn’t have any guidance, I didn’t speak the language and I…

The concept of Canadian identity is difficult to define, as there are many unique interpretations of what it means to be Canadian. Throughout the development of Canada’s political and cultural landscape, a divide between the historically English and French speaking regions of Canada formed and, even today, this divide continues to exist. The government in the predominantly English-speaking regions of Canada created a single concept of what being Canadian meant, at the expense of other distinct…

Over the years, Australia has been developing relationships with different countries aiming to make progress in different aspects including politically, economically as well as several other aspects. When a spotlight is thrown on Australia’s relationships with other countries, many often underestimate Australia’s relationship with Canada. It is one of Australia’s most valuable allies. Ever since the 19th century, both countries have been cooperating with one another and that led to having a…

Don 't judge someone based on their skin color, religion, gender or cultural background, those people may be the nicest of all. “A Passage to India” is realistic fiction novel twentieth century novel written by E.M Forster. Novel takes place in India, during the British colonial era. It is very apparent in the beginning of the novel that there racial tensions between the British and Indians. Religion takes its place and women even face challenges in their current society, in this novel. It is a…

Overview/background Being the fifth time Australia has staged the event, the Gold Coast will host the 21st commonwealth games. With 300 days of sunshine, gazing on a 55 km stretch of golden sandy beaches, world heritage listed rainforests, lots to do, surrounded by friendly faces the Gold Coast is the ideal location to hold the Commonwealth Games. It is Australia’s sixth largest city, one of the fastest growing regions in the country and one of the most diverse year round tourism destination in…

Experience the royalty in the Gold Coast (1) Gold coast is in the southeastern Queensland on the east coast of Australia. It is the second most populated city in the state and the sixth in the country of Australia. Gold coast is the place to be, the place where you can bring your love one or the whole family, with lots of tourist attractions, and fun activities to try this is one of the best and outstanding places for your dream vacation. Location (2) The Gold Coast lies in the south…