consumption a cultural context. instructions: project requires analyze describe consumption behaviors sources influence widely recognized cultural occurrence. cultural occurrence choose. Howecer, assignment easier conduct choose a context occurring time (e.
hile people are generally accustomed to considering that consumer behavior is an active element in the contemporary society and that it is not necessarily responsible for negative experiences, the truth is that it also has a 'dark side'. The Super Bowl has an audience nearing 100 million and it is thus essential for individuals in charge of advertising to be especially proficient in exploiting these numbers as effective as possible. ith the internet currently making it possible for an international public to join a domestic one in watching the event things are escalating rapidly as hundreds of millions of foreigners watch the Super Bowl. Millions of dollars are invested in the event and in advertising with the purpose of keeping audiences…...
mlaWorks cited:
Kahle, Lynn R., and Close, Angeline, "Consumer Behavior Knowledge for Effective Sports and Event Marketing," (Taylor & Francis, 24.09.2010)
Walsh, John, "Consumer Behaviour Basics: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs," Retrieved September 20, 2012, from: http://socyberty.com/social-sciences/consumer-behaviour-basics-maslows-hierarchy-of-needs/
Wood, Natalie T. And Solomon, Michael R. "Virtual Social Identity and Consumer Behavior," (M.E. Sharpe, 30.07.2009)
Kardes, Frank, Cronley, Maria, and Thomas, Cline, "Consumer Behavior," (Cengage Learning, 01.01.2010 )
Data was collected and analyzed as these study and focus group discussions took place (Thomas, Fried, Johnson, and Stilwell, 2010). The data was also compiled and sent to many different human resource offices and operations in order to gain unique insight from all corners of the world. These compilations of conversations helped to identify the contributing factors to rural clinic success in the 49 different countries while, at the same time, offering up examples and ideas for how improvements could be made.
The conclusions were relatively different among each country or population that was analyzed, depending on the specificities of the rural areas in question. Overall, the case study concluded that more effective, accurate communication coupled with greater expertise and skills competencies were able to overcome the lack of physical and medical resources in nearly every situation (Thomas, Fried, Johnson, and Stilwell, 2010). This is to say that healthcare professionals…...
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Salkind, Neil J. (2003). Exploring Research. Prentice Hall: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Thomas, Annamma; Fried, Grace P.; Johnson, Peter; and Stilwell, Barbara J. (2010). "Sharing
best practices through online communities of practice: a case study." Human Resources for Health. Vol. 8, No. 25. Pp. 19-28.
Art in Cultural Context
Cybele is an ancient figure who represented the mother goddess and in her was granted the ability to create and populate the world according to her desires. She was both the most powerful of the gods and also an amalgamation of the most powerful of the goddesses. In both Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, cults which worshipped Cybele were established and elaborate temples were constructed in her honor which lasted throughout centuries. The woman was not just another goddess in the pantheon of deities established by the ancient empires, but was a uniquely powerful entity that people would worship and pray to in times of difficulty and suffering. She had within her the powers of many of the goddesses, including the Earth goddess Gaia, the Minoan goddess Rhea, and the goddess of the harvest Demeter, taking the role of each of these mythological mothers. So strong was…...
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British Archaeology (2003). Dish fit for the gods. Retrieved from http://www.staffsmetaldetectors.co.uk/staffs_moorlands_patera.htm
Metropolitan Museum of Art (1943). Bronze Cybele. The Bulletin of the Metropolitan Museum
of Art: Volume 1. New York, NY. 145-46.
Roman myth, religion, and the afterlife. (2011). 73-125.
Among the ironies evident in the film, the hardest-working people in the community seemed to be the black women employed by white families. That obviously conflicts with some of the most common racist themes about African-Americans: that they are "lazy" or, in the vernacular of the era, "shiftless" (Healey, 2008). acial bias was the societal norm in Mississippi in the 1960s; in fact, both stereotyping and prejudice were actually codified into laws that criminalized the promotion of racial equality. Blacks were still prohibited by law from using the same facilities as whites when the movie opens. One of the white employers devotes her community improvement efforts to enacting a new law requiring separate bathrooms in any home employing black housekeepers.
The characters in the film exhibit a quiet dignity and attitudes that contradict another typical racially prejudiced stereotype: namely, that American blacks are secretly seething with hatred toward white people. Some…...
mlaReferences
The Help. (2011). Touchstone Films.
Healey, J.F. (2008). Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class: The Sociology of Group
Conflict and Change. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge.
Cultural Observation
In any culture, the way someone dresses will have an impact in identifying who they are and the traditions which are embraced. The Indian civilization has their own form of dress that is holding onto various social customs in the form of the sari. To fully understand how this is impacting society requires carefully examining the cultural context of the dress ensemble, providing a description of it and discussing various influences (such as: somatotypes). Together, these elements will highlight the impact of these styles on different segments of society. (Katiyar, 2009)
Briefly describe the cultural context of the dress practice or ensemble.
The Indian sari is a strip of indistinct cloth which is worn by women. It is from four to nine yards in length and is draped over the body in various styles. The outfit is worn based upon historical traditions which are dating back to the ancient civilization of…...
mlaReferences
The Classification System of Dress. (2013).
The Three Somatotypes. (2013). University of Houston. Retrieved from: http://www.uh.edu/fitness/comm_educators/3_somatotypesNEW.htm
Eicher, J. (2008). The Visible Self: Global Perspectives on Dress, Culture, and Society. New York, NY: Fairchild Books.
Katiyar, V. (2009). Indian Saris. New Delhi: Wisdom Tree.
Cultural Distance: How Is it Measured, And How it Impact on Global Marketing Operations
The persistence of cultural distances is relevant for the global multinational marketing operations exposed to multiple cultures in their everyday activities. This indicates that marketing across border introduces complexities because it forces global marketers to tailor their approaches and practices to each cultural context they carry out their business activities. As a result, this paper will discuss concepts applicable to different aspects of cross-border operations. The primary focus of the paper is on multinational business corporations (Baumann, 2007).
This study shows how Hofstede's model is still the most relevant piece of reference for a successive cross-cultural analysis despite it being a widely criticized. The paper compares and contrasts Hofstede's famous concepts with Turner and Schwartz, Trompenaars and Hampden's valued inventory. It will attempt to provide empirical evidence of how cultural diversity influences the global markets by giving illustrations…...
mlaReferences
Baumann, A. (2007). Influences of culture on the style of business behavior between Western and Arab managers. Mu-nchen: GRIN Verlag GmbH.
Baumu-ller, M. (2007). Managing cultural diversity: An empirical examination of cultural networks and organizational structures as governance mechanisms in multinational corporations. Bern: Lang.
Cavusgil, T. & Ghauri, P.N. (2009). New challenges to international marketing. Bingley: Emerald Group Publishing Limited.
Curry, J.E. (2009). A short course in international marketing: Approaching and penetrating the global marketplace. Petaluma, CA: World Trade Press.
This feeling of anger and resentment is effectively illustrated through the conflict between Abner and the Negro, De Spain's helper.
In this conflict, Abner is seen resisting the Negro's attempt to stop him from trespassing De Spain's home. Evidently, the Negro's status in life is much better than Abner, who has to toil very hard in order for him and his family to survive everyday. This fact infuriates Abner, and his resentment against the Negro's condition in life is reflected in his hateful statement about his poverty and De Spain's seemingly unfair status as a wealthy man: "Pretty and white, ain't it?...That's sweat. Nigger sweat. Maybe it ain't white enough yet to suit him. Maybe he wants to mix some white sweat in it" (175). This statement is Abner's own way of protesting against his condition in life, a bitterness that reflects not only class conflict between the wealthy and…...
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Fox, R. (1998). A companion to American thought. MA: Blackwell Publishers.
Horton, M. (2000). "Balzacian evolution and the origin of the Snopeses." Southern Literary Journal, Vol. 33, Issue 1.
Kartiganer, D. (1997). Faulkner in cultural context. Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi.
Krevling, M. (1998). Inventing Southern literature. Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi.
In addition, this door panel, composed of cedar wood, may represent a type of social event which was rather prominent during the Early Christian period, circa 430 C.E. Since one can make out some kind of brick background behind the three figures, the panel might not have been designed to teach or provide instruction on a spiritual event like the crucifixion of Jesus but may be images "from an early passion play, possibly one performed outside the city walls" of Rome. This type of play was part of what is known as Roman mime theater which "specialized in short scenes of gory violence, irony, satire and sarcasm" for the delight of audiences which still clung to and appreciated some of the worst social aspects of the Roman Empire, a good example being the killing of Christians in the coliseum (Storage, "The Door Panels of Santa Sabine," Internet).
Around the year 206…...
mlaWorks Cited
Flowering of Faith: Christianity and Buddhism." Chapter 8.
De la Croix, Bertrand. History of Western Art. New York: Prentice-Hall, 2003.
Storage, Bill. "The Doors Panels of Santa Sabine." 2006. Internet. Retrieved May 3, 2008 from http://www.rome101.com/Christian/Sabina .
Gandharan Art." 2008. Internet. Retrieved May 3, 2008 at http://www.afghan-network.net/Culture/gandhara.html.
Cross Cultural Psychology
Cultural Theories
Comparing cross-cultural approaches to psychology:
An ecocultural vs. An integrated approach
The need to take into account different cultural perspectives when treating patients has become increasingly recognized within the profession of psychology. Cross-cultural psychology, in contrast to other branches of psychology, allows that the definition of what is psychologically 'normal' is often highly dependent upon one's cultural context. Two similar, but slightly different approaches to cross-cultural psychology include the ecocultural model and the integrative model.
The ecocultural model, posits "that the individual cannot be separated from his or her environmental context. People constantly exchange messages with the environment, thus transforming it and themselves" (Chapter 1 summary, n.d). Someone acculturated in a nation other than the U.S. will show different developmental features than someone acculturated in America. The United States' culture supports a particularly long adolescence, and leaving home and beginning a family is no longer the normative break between childhood…...
mlaReferences
Chapter 1 summary. (n.d). Retrieved:
http://www.ericshiraev.com/resources/Chapter+1+Summary.pdf
Trommsdorff, G. (2002). An eco-cultural and interpersonal relations approach to development over the life span. Online Readings in Psychology and Culture, 6 (2).1-15 Retrieved from http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1057&context=orpc
IQ Test Scores
Cultural Differences in IQ Test Scores
Most studies carried out in the United States to measure intelligence (IQ) indicate a significant gap in the IQ test scores of Blacks and Whites. The gap is more pronounced in certain areas of intelligence such as general intelligence and on tests requiring problem solving and more complex mental operations than on tests of rote learning and immediate memory. The gap has narrowed since the 1970s but still persists stubbornly. Debate has raged among the psychologists and social scientists about the reasons for the gap. The "hereditists" believe that the difference in the IQ test scores of Blacks and Whites is largely due to genetic reasons. The "environmentalists" are equally certain that the gap is due to environmental reasons and has nothing to do with genetics. This paper looks at both the heredity explanation as well as the environmental explanations of the gap…...
mlaReferences
Dorfman, Donald D. (1995). "Soft Science with a Neoconservative Agenda." A Review of the Bell Curves. 40: 5. Contemporary Psychology, APA's journal of book reviews. Retrieved on June 20, 2004 at http://www.apa.org/journals/bell.html
Haughton, Noela A. (2002). "Biased Content, Context, and Values: An Examination of the SAT." Retrieved on June 20, 2004 at http://www.sq.4mg.com/IQincome.htm
Jencks, Christopher and Phillips, Meredith. (1998). "The Black- White Test Score Ga: An Introduction." (pp. 2-22) The Black-White Test Score Gap. Christopher Jencks and Meredith Phillips - eds. Washington, DC: Brookings Institution Press.
Keita, L. (1999). "Why Race Matters: Race Differences and What They Mean." The Western Journal of Black Studies. 23: 1, p. 65.
Cultural criticism has been for the most part unfairly limited to cultures apart from the majority culture. ithin Robert Frost's poetry, there is an obvious cultural understanding which should be explored by literary scholars. Frost was writing at the beginning of the twentieth century from the perspective of a male member of the majority culture who was witnessing the beginnings of other groups' demands for equalization within the society. He was also witness to the industrial overtaking of the natural world in the form of expansions of cities and factories before and during the First orld ar. My intention is to prove that both of these topics can be explored by linking Robert Frost's poetry to the theory of cultural criticism using both the texts as well as academic evidence related to this theory, including the text by Charles Bressler.
Frost's poem "The Road Not Taken" is one of the…...
mlaWorks Cited:
Bressler, Charles E. Literary Criticism: An Introduction to Theory and Practice. Upper Saddle
River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 1999. Print.
Frost, Robert. "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." 1923, 65. Print.
Frost, Robert. "The Road Not Taken." 1915, 64. Print.
Culural Competence |
Cultural Competence in the Criminal Justice System
Culture determines people's experiences of their world. It is important in the reception and delivery of services. Cultural competence starts with knowing your cultural practices and beliefs, and recognizing the different practices and values of people from different cultures. This goes beyond speaking a different language, or just acknowledging a different group's cultural icons. Cultural competence involves changing your biases or prejudgments on a different people's cultural traditions or beliefs (Continuing Education Online, 2002-2016).
Cultural competence, therefore, can be described as a group of attitudes and behavior within a culture. These attitudes and behavior are incorporated into the methods of practice of an agency, system or its experts, and helps them work productively under cross-cultural circumstances. To successfully achieve cultural competency, knowledge about groups and individuals must be incorporated and translated into certain practices and rules applied in suitable cultural settings. Professionals with…...
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Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. (1998). Case Management for Clients With Special Needs. Retrieved August 7, 2016, from National Center for Biotechnology Information: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Continuing Education Online. (2002-2016). Cultural Competency and Diversity. Retrieved August 7, 2016, from Continuing Education Online: http://www.getceusnow.com
Otu, N. (2015). Decoding Nonverbal Communication In Law Enforcement. Salus Journal, Issue 3, No. 2, 1-16. Retrieved from Salus Journal: http://www.salusjournal.com
Patel, S. (2016). Cultural Competency Training: Preparing Law Students for Practice in Our Multicultural World. Retrieved August 7, 2016, from UCLA Law Review: http://www.uclalawreview.org
The Psychological Development of VLIntroductionThis paper describes the psychological development of a young girl named VL. At the age of 3 years and 11 months, VL is vibrant, talkative, curious, engaging and enthusiastic. She has boundless energy, and is part of a Jamaican family. She also has an older brother who is 7 years old and has been diagnosed with autism. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate VL\\\'s development in five key areas as per the Denver Developmental Screening Test (DDST). This paper also applies the theories of Freud and Piaget to VL so as to better understand her behavior. Finally, it provides an analysis of her genogram and a cultural assessment.Theorist ApplicationFreud\\\'s TheoryFreud\\\'s psychosexual stages of development propose that children pass through a series of stages related to sexuality and psychological growth. According to Freuds theory, VL is in the phallic stage, which occurs between the ages…...
mlaReferencesGebhardt, J. (2023). “Seeing” Potentially Toxic Organizational Relationships: Applying the Bowen Family System Theory. In Academy of Management Proceedings (Vol. 2023, No. 1, p. 13058). Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510: Academy of Management.Jennings, J. L. (2022). Freud’s case of Dora: Wellspring of discovery and discourse. Open Journal of Social Sciences, 10(1), 290-314.Niaz, A., Stanikzai, S. M., & Sahibzada, J. (2019). Review of Freud’s psychoanalysis approach to literary studies. American International Journal of Social Science Research, 4(2), 35-44.Pakpahan, F. H., & Saragih, M. (2022). Theory of cognitive development by jean Piaget. Journal of Applied Linguistics, 2(1), 55-60.Sinanan, J. (2019). Visualising intimacies: The circulation of digital images in the Trinidadian context. Emotion, Space and Society, 31, 93-101.Vagha, K., Taksande, A., Kenjale, S., Vagha, J., Varma, A., Vagha, J. D., & Varma Sr, A. (2023). Neurodevelopmental Assessment in Children With Congenital Heart Disease by Applying the Denver Developmental Screening Test 2: A Prospective Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus, 15(1).
Essay Topic Examples
1. The Influence of Cultural Values on Consumer Spending Habits:
This essay explores how deep-rooted cultural values shape consumer spending patterns. For instance, examining the extent to which a culture's emphasis on communal living versus individualism affects the types of products purchased, and how marketing strategies are tailored to resonate with these values.
2. Impact of Globalization on Indigenous Consumer ractices:
This topic delves into the effects of globalization on consumerism within indigenous and traditional communities. It assesses how exposure to global markets transforms local consumer habits and the tension between maintaining cultural authenticity and adopting new consumeristic trends.
3. Cultural Constructs and Their Influence on Sustainable Consumerism:
This essay examines how different cultural constructs either support or hinder sustainable consumerism. It investigates the role of cultural awareness in promoting environmental-friendly consumption practices and the resistance or acceptance of "green" products across various cultures.
4. Material Culture: The…...
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Baudrillard, Jean. The Consumer Society: Myths and Structures. Sage Publications, 1998.
Ger, Güliz, and Russell W. Belk. \"I\'d like to buy the world a Coke: Consumptionscapes of the \'less affluent world\'.\" Journal of Consumer Policy 19.3 (1996): 271-304.Holt, Douglas B. \"How brands become icons: The principles of cultural branding.\" Journal of Advertising 34.3 (2005): 27-34.Wilkinson, John. \"The globalization of agribusiness and developing world food systems.\" Monthly Review 50.5 (1998): 103-114.Appadurai, Arjun. \"Disjuncture and Difference in the Global Cultural Economy.\" Theory, Culture & Society, vol. 7, no. 2-3, Sage Publications Ltd, 1990, pp. 295–310.
Introduction
Cultural Identity
Cultural identity is a complex and multifaceted concept that encompasses an individual's sense of belonging to a particular culture or group. It is shaped by a wide range of factors, including language, religion, customs, values, beliefs, and traditions. Cultural identity provides individuals with a sense of continuity and stability, and it can influence their behavior, attitudes, and aspirations.
The study of cultural identity has become increasingly important in recent years as globalization has led to increased intercultural contact and exchange. Understanding cultural identity is essential for effective communication, conflict resolution, and social harmony. It also has implications for education, healthcare, and other areas of public policy.
In this introduction, we will explore the concept of cultural identity, its importance, and its implications for individuals and society. We will also discuss some of the challenges and opportunities that cultural identity presents in a globalized world.
Essay Titles
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mlaPrimary Sources Immigrant Life in the United States: Voices and Perspectives (Library of Congress) TED Talk: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie on \"The Danger of a Single Story\" (TED) Poem: \"Since Feeling Is First\" by Gwendolyn Brooks (Poetry Foundation) Response: Are We All Immigrants? (PBS American Experience) Cultural Identity in the Metropolitan Museum of Art\'s Collection (Metropolitan Museum of Art)MLA Citations: Library of Congress. \"Immigrant Life in the United States: Voices and Perspectives.\" Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/collections/immigrant-life-in-the-united-states/. Accessed date. Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi. \"The Danger of a Single Story.\" TED, www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_ngozi_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story?referrer=playlist-the_importance_of_diverse_perspectives&autoplay=true. Accessed date. Brooks, Gwendolyn. \"Since Feeling Is First.\" Poetry Foundation, www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46356/since-feeling-is-first. Accessed date. PBS American Experience. \"Response: Are We All Immigrants?\" PBS, www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/response-are-we-all-immigrants/. Accessed date. Metropolitan Museum of Art. \"Cultural Identity in the Metropolitan Museum of Art\'s Collection.\" The Metropolitan Museum of Art, www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search!/?ft=cultural+identity&offset=0&rpp=20&pos=1. Accessed date.
**Literary Analysis and Criticism**
* **Compare and contrast the literary techniques and themes employed by two or more authors in their works.**
* **Analyze the structure, language, and symbolism in a literary work to uncover its deeper meanings.**
* **Examine the historical and cultural context that influenced the creation and reception of a literary text.**
* **Explore the psychoanalytic or feminist perspectives on a literary work and discuss their implications.**
* **Evaluate the significance and lasting impact of a particular literary movement or genre.**
**Rhetorical Analysis and Argument**
* **Analyze the persuasive techniques used in a speech, essay, or other persuasive text.**
* **Evaluate the logical reasoning and....
Essay Topics Presenting Opposing Viewpoints in Literature
1. The Role of the Author's Intent in Literary Interpretation
Pro: Authors have a definitive purpose and meaning for their works, and this intent should guide interpretation.
Con: Authors' intentions are often unclear or irrelevant, and readers should focus on the text itself.
2. The Nature of Literary Realism
Pro: Literature should accurately depict reality and reflect the social and psychological experiences of human beings.
Con: Realism can be limiting and fail to capture the complexity and imagination of human life.
3. The Importance of Form in Literature
Pro: Structure, style, and language play a crucial....
1. The importance of understanding nonverbal cues in cross-cultural communication
2. Differences in nonverbal communication gestures among various cultures
3. How cultural norms and values influence nonverbal communication behaviors
4. The impact of nonverbal communication on cultural misunderstandings and conflicts
5. How to effectively navigate nonverbal communication barriers in diverse cultural settings
6. The role of nonverbal communication in building relationships and establishing trust in different cultures
7. Strategies for improving cross-cultural nonverbal communication skills
8. The use of technology and virtual communication in cross-cultural interactions
9. Case studies on successful and unsuccessful nonverbal communication practices in intercultural contexts
10. The future of nonverbal communication in a globalized world.
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Nonverbal Communication: A Cross-Cultural Perspective
Nonverbal communication, often referred to as body language, is a form of expression that conveys messages without the use of words. It includes gestures, facial expressions, posture, and eye contact. Nonverbal communication plays a vital role in human interaction, conveying emotions, attitudes, and intentions. However, its significance and interpretation can vary widely across different cultures. This essay delves into the intricacies of nonverbal communication in various cultures, exploring how cultural factors influence the way people communicate nonverbally and the implications for cross-cultural communication.
1. Greetings:
Greetings set the tone for any interaction and often involve nonverbal cues.....
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