Western culture

We are all familiar with American history and know that there is no such thing as “American Culture”. This country was built on immigrants, people from all over the world trying to come here, find jobs, settle down and let their kids grow with the American Dream. The whole issue with immigration can take us back to the 19th century, when it’s all begin. In 19th century, thousands of immigrant for the first time stepped on American land, with hopes for a better life, job opportunities and freedom…

often associated with things such as independence day, baseball, hotdogs, bald eagles, Uncle Sam, big cities, etc. Found in the New World are liberty, opportunity, equality, and freedom in abundance. All of these things scream Americana. This is our culture; it makes this country what it is. However, “American” has become less of an adjective used to describe a citizen of the US and more of a word synonymous with white. When describing others, white Americans rarely align themselves with those…

In “Status Symbol Blue” the author brings up the issue on why Americans spend countless amounts of money on designer brands. He also questions why we buy nock off brands in order to seem like we purchased the real items. Status Symbols still function today because people us it to define their social hierarchy, but this is not the only reason for some people. The author brings up valid points through out the essay on how status symbols function and reasons why consumers should escape for the…

The United States is a country flourishing with culture and diversity from all over the globe. Many recognize the “Home of The Brave” as a “melting pot” meaning that all of the different cultures are thrown into a fictitious pot and are “melted” together to create a new and unique experience. That experience, which is referred to as American Culture. The diversity of American culture is evident in a multitude of ways. From our apparel and what we eat, to how we pray and the language we use to…

The Different Sides of Globalization Kelsey Timmerman went on several trips to a variety of different countries. During these trips, he encountered both positive and negative effects of globalization. Kelsey Timmerman made globalization seem both appealing and unappealing for people all around the world, through the citizens of countries getting new job opportunities, and bad working conditions. In Where Am I Wearing, globalization was displayed as a positive effect by the amount of…

Culture differences Iraq’s culture and United state’s culture are different in several ways. The difference between those two cultures is very clear especially when people take a look at these two cultures trying to blend in. People will notice the difference between those two culture starting from the way they dress, the social life, and the educational level. This article will discuss several differences between the American’s culture and the Iraqi’s culture such as the society,…

Indian vs. American Culture Cultures something seemingly superficial the changes across borders. I have grown up looking at the differences between indian and american cultures and living between two orders. Both societies have similarities associated with religion and family. Nevertheless, American and Indian societies have many differences when dealing with family, food, and diet. American and Indian culture both have strong religious beliefs. Many people in the Indian society share the same…

Whether or not its practical, culture in our country is forever changing, knowing the different lifestyles is a necessity. Before September 9/11 racism, terrorism and prejudice were present, but never that extreme that it has become today. The Persian Gulf War has been just the beginning of a completely new epidemic in the world. In the United States military, every soldier has to be aware and learn about different cultures in the world. From Germany to Korea to the Philippines and Iraq, it…

Throughout time the world has grown in numerous ways. Not only has mankind grown as whole but overtime we grew in culture. Culture is something that was and still is very important to everyday life. If one thing is true, it is culture has always remained important in society. So the question of the matter is how can culture be so important, but at the same time ruin civilizations that once ruled the land. The perfect example of this being Sparta, Sparta was a prominent city-state in ancient…

regard. Culture, recognizing one societal gathering from another, incorporates convictions, practices, dialect, customs, craftsmanship, form styles, sustenance, religion, legislative issues, and financial frameworks. Through long lasting and always showing signs of change procedures of learning, inventiveness, and sharing, culture shapes our examples of conduct and considering. A culture's hugeness is profound to the point that it touches practically every part of who and what we are. "Culture…