Category: Culture

  • Social Role Theory and Its Cultural Aspect

    Table of Contents Introduction Social Role Theory Cultural Aspect of Social Role Theory Roles in Social Theory Application of the Theory Social Role and Life Course Theories Conclusion References Introduction The role of society in the life of each person plays an essential role in its formation and development. The way a person communicates and…

  • Teaching Influence: Science and Culture Class

    Table of Contents Modern science Active science community Mediating against undue influence Teaching science Reference List Modern science Modern science has affected the way people live in industrialized nations in several ways. It has led to better and faster means of transport ranging from road transport, through rail and water transport to air transport. The…

  • Socio-Political and Cultural State of Virgin Islands Community

    The United States Virgin Islands is a group of islands in the Caribbean Sea. The capital of the U.S. Virgin Islands is Charlotte, situated on St. Thomas island. The given area consists mainly of such islands as Saint Croix, Saint John, and Saint Thomas and is not more than 300 square miles (Peters). Despite its…

  • Global Human Rights Progress and the Role of National Cultural Value Systems

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Human rights are a fundamental value recognized by all democracies. Today, at least one of the nine core international human rights treaties has been ratified by all UN member states. However, despite the recognition of human rights in the laws and obligations of states, gaps in…

  • Project Management and Cross-Cultural Issues

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of the Articles Articles’ Critique Learned Lessons and Best Practices Reflection on Learning for International Projects Conclusion Reference List Introduction Today, business and interpersonal relationships have been significantly shaped because of the impact of globalization and the importance of promoting international trade. The era of globalization has changed many multinational…

  • Automobile Advent and Its Impact on American Culture

    The invention of the automobile symbolized an explosion in self expression in the 1920s. This was characterized by a period after which the nation had just come out of war. The culture was dominated by the youth where fashion and fads were the trend of every day life. This was generally a period of merry…

  • Hispanic Cuban Americans’ Cultural Heritage and Traditions

    Contents Introduction The Family, Cultural Heritage and Traditions The Media Coverage Inclusion Strategies Conclusion References Introduction The theme of this paper is about my Hispanic Cuban family. I am a resident of the U.S., and of Antilles descent. I am 41 years old and hail from a middle-class family. I am a Christian, of heterosexual…

  • Cultural Anthropology: The Yanomami Tribe

    The online article Conflict and Human Rights in the Amazon: The Yanomami, by Stephanie Bier, is one of several case studies in a larger website documenting the intersection of environmental damage and human conflict1. Stephanie Bier, the author, was a 2006 American University graduate in International Service.2 The article takes the perspective of international service…

  • Gender is an Often Culturally-Prescribed Role

    Over the years, there were debates about notions of “sex” and “gender”. The recent point of view is that gender roles are not universal for every individual, people regard them as fundamental and build their lives according to rules and standards prescribed by society. The historical background of the gender development theories shows that major…

  • Gender is a Role, not a Biological Sex, and it is Cultural

    Contents Definition of gender identity Gender as a role Gender development theories Gender as cultural Conclusion References Definition of gender identity Gender identity differs from person’s sexual orientation or biological sex, it is rather a social role which an individual links himself/herself to. In normal circumstances, the gender identity of an individual i.e. man or…