... analyzed with both sexes and orders of responding combined. Comparison between the main ant the controlling middle class Hindu samples revealed no significant effects of language on subjects" overall responses to the procedure or on their use of general dispositions or contextual factors in explanation On the page 17-18 you can see a result of data that were analyzed with repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA). These results demonstrate comparability ... across the cultures in subject's responses to the procedure. The bulk of subject's verbalization were task focused, with ... ...

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... key instrument in the analysis and understanding of performance, and the connotations surrounding it for a specific culture or social group. By amalgamating the works of separate theorists it is possible to prove this, as I will shortly proceed to do so. As is always the case when broaching the forum of semiotics, there are many varying and sometimes conflicting theories that place different emphasis on certain aspects of the "sign". By drawing ... effective tool in approaching performance analytically. Saussure placed specific emphasis on the role of language as the most effective form...

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... nationalistic instincts most successfully. Smith's theory seems very convincing as it not only explains the rise of nationalism, but also roots it in a historical past. He does also highlight the uneven nature of nationalisms and ethno-histories and the idea of "periphery" nationalisms. Gellner has however claimed that his analysis conveniently excludes examples of nations or countries created from no individual cultural background or history, such as Estonia ... . It would seem, however, with all of the theories mentioned, that a thorough examination of the differences between types of ...

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... consequences. These European characters, then, must necessarily have non-European counterparts who form the reverse side of the Western imperialist narrative. In both stories, this opposing group consists of indigenous peoples who function as the objects-in contrast to the agents-of exploitation and colonization. It is in the disparate representations, descriptions, and judgements of these native societies and European civilization that imperialistic biases are most evident. Through both ... , for Indian characters, who are represented primarily as groups sharing appearances, motives, an...

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... in this list. For instance, DivesityInc states that Kaiser Permanente shows great efforts to ensure diversity not only on the employees but also in all areas of the company including maintaining a cross-cultural competency. The latter is a very central focus for the company since they believe that having such a diverse culture interest with members speaking more that 150 languages is key ... that KMPG is very engaged in CEO/Leadership diversity and inclusion. For instance, John Veihmeyer the chairman/CEO of the company is said to be a visible diversity leader and in conjunction with the ...

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... values associated with this dynamic evolution. It allows us to gain insight into the factors that affected the authors at the time and submerges us into a void of unanswered questions. The array of different perspectives also allows us to alternate our views to align with those of the audience, in the period that the texts were published. Ultimately the English Canon supports treasured literature for many centuries to come, those that ... are deemed central to the expansion of our understanding of matters immersed in complexity and are fit for academic studies. Despite the criticism ove...

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... constraints hindered many small and mid-market sized companies from expanding globally. Since the Internet's introduction to the field of commerce, many industries (especially the retail industry) have taken full advantage of the lack of geographical restraints and have begun to target the global market. Many companies mistakenly assume, however, that having a "globally accessible website" is the equivalent to having a global market. A nation's sensitivity towards foreign cultural contamination and ... common barrier between people from different countries is language. Many countries re...

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... helps to develop their identities and reveals each of their own experiences in assimilating into American culture. One way Lahiri conveys the way in which a home is a reflection of one's identity, as well as the theme of the alienating experience of immigrants assimilating into America and the exposure of two cultures, is through the use of the characterisation of Ashima and the development of her identity. The experience of the Ganguli's attempts at assimilating into American culture is ... portrayed within Ashima's difficulty at understanding the customs around her as she clings to .....

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... 'accept' them all. The repetition of "we" in "we took the traditional lands...we brought the diseases...we committed the murders..." appeals to the audience's sense of shared guilt. The use of anaphora and listing of the vast number of atrocities further emphasises the extent of the wrongdoings, demonstrating that the Aborigines' sense of belonging may only be restored through the acknowledgment of their cultural identity. Therefore, it is through the positive interactions with others that the acknowledgment of one's cultural heritage ... may be achieved, and thus, enrich their experien...

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... , content is also transmitted to the audience; otherwise the soul of the message is lost in the process of translation. The United Nations, the world body made up of almost all nations of the world and which works towards ensuring world peace and brotherhood, highlighting the importance of translation, especially as a means of "knowledge sharing, mutual understanding, and openness to others and to the world " reiterates the need for translating works of literature into various languages. While ... is marked by globalization and free trade and a great stress upon democracy, the developm...

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... cultural imperialism, is gradually destroying cultural diversity which is one of the major sources of revenue in the tourism industry Cohen (2010). Cohen also postulates that there is a widespread perception that under tourism and globalization the natural and cultural diversity of the world is decreasing. Environmentally, the tourism industry has led to challenges such as environmental pollution, enormous waste management problems, displacement from lands, human rights abuses that have ... . A typical example here would be that of Zimbabwe whereby in the 90's the tourism industry was th...

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... steps: (a) identify the problem, (b) refer to the code of ethics and professional guidelines, (c) determine the nature and dimensions of the dilemma, (d) generate potential courses of action, (e) consider the potential consequences of all options and then choose a course of action, (f) evaluate the course of action, and (g) implement the course of action. An examination of the narrative under each of the steps just listed yields the conclusion that with this model no cultural variables are included in the analysis of a dilemma. The assumption may be ... that one set of values ... ...

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... steps: (a) identify the problem, (b) refer to the code of ethics and professional guidelines, (c) determine the nature and dimensions of the dilemma, (d) generate potential courses of action, (e) consider the potential consequences of all options and then choose a course of action, (f) evaluate the course of action, and (g) implement the course of action. An examination of the narrative under each of the steps just listed yields the conclusion that with this model no cultural variables are included in the analysis of a dilemma. The assumption may be ... that one set of values ... ...

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... and becomes unchangeable by the elites and not the idea that "we" make History. There is no opportunity that "we" the general public can add our analysis and observation of history, so in the most part history is fixed by the elites deciding what will be taught and becomes the facts of history. First of all, a big part of history is made by the interpretations and analysis of the historians, it is their ... opinion of what took place and their perspective that is then written ... as facts and thus taught as "history". This has nothing to do with all of "us" as was written in the articl...

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... dollar industry that has been dominated by the United States, with some important contributions from the United Kingdom and, more recently, Japan and Europe. Sociologists of popular music have made several attempts to theorize the production of popular music and the organization of the music industry. Richard Peterson (1976) proposes a production of culture perspective in his analysis of the development and organization of the music business during the postwar period. Peterson and David Berger suggest ... that the period 1948 through 1973 is characterized by cyclical phases of concentra...

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... non-indigenous people apart . The removal of children from their families had similar consequences to that of the segregation policies in relation to Aboriginal family life. In connection to the impact segregation policies had on Aboriginal family life, the removal of children deepened the loss of cultural knowledge and further hindered indigenous identity. One principal effect of the forcible removal policies was the destruction of cultural links. "Culture, language, land and identity were stripped ... away from children in hope that the traditional law and culture would die by losing ...

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... over two decades, Bangarra has produced over thirty original works and has also collaborated with other Australian performing arts companies such as the Australian Ballet and the Sydney Theatre Company. This Company consists of sixteen professionally trained artists who each obtain an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage from different areas across Australia and one ... such thing as a specific traditional "Aboriginal dance." One of Bangarra's theatre pieces I have watched is called "Mathinna," it tells the story of one young Aboriginal girl's life journey and the soc...

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... deteriorating under the influences of corporate politics, the commercialization of culture, and the impact of mass media. With society's dependence on television entertainment, it has found itself controlled by the oppressive power of corporate consumerism through both commercials and regularly scheduled programs. The American pubic has been numbed by the unending parade of fabricated television illusions that keeps it preoccupied with the ideals and values of consumerism. Consumerism is the myth that the individual will ... rebirth or renewal. While consumerism offers the goal of ownin...

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... Sue, 1991). It is estimated that by the turn of the century, approximately 30 percent of the United States population will be from a racial/ethnic minority group (Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs, 1995). The ever-increasing diversity within the schools is also recognizable by the elevated visibility of other groups of diverse learners, including, but not limited to ... to this disparity, proponents of multicultural education are requesting a reorganization of the policies and conventions of public schooling. James A. Banks, professor of education and director of the Center for Multicultu...

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... of the prejudices of a Eurocentric community. Setting racial prejudice and exclusion as the prevailing cultural dominant, through policies of "protection", assimilation and integration, the theft of children, and other violations of human rights that still continue today. Such moral abominations were designed by the "civil" to exterminate, at the very least, the culture of, the so perceived "other". It is the imperial project of turning the Other into the Same while maintaining political division. These are the actions of ... thee unenlightened where reason is abrogated and narrow minde...

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... diversity becomes even clearer with Lous Pojman's observations 'Eskimos allow their elderly to die by starvation, whereas we believe that this is morally wrong. The Spartans of ancient Greece and the Dobu of New Guinea believe that stealing is morally right; but we believe it is wrong. Many cultures, past and present, have practiced or still practice infanticide. A tribe ... as they may appear to be. Objective Moral Realist's oppose these claims, and argue that there are objective moral truths that exist independent of cultural thought. Whilst not disputing the obvious diversity of...

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... is one main distinctions between psychotherapy and other forms of healing. All forms of psychotherapy are influenced by the culture that developed it and the time period in which the methods were developed. Factors that significantly effect the nature and the progression of the therapy are the ethnicity and cultural background of the patient, the social context, the environment in which the therapy is conducted and the attitude that the patient may have toward psychotherapy. Associated with ... the clinical experiences of working with patients in foreign societies, or working ... ...

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... and Oppenheimer's Knocking on Heaven's Door: American Religion in the Age of Counterculture will be used to analyze the forces that shape the origins and administration of the conference and how this creates an environment for misleading displays of devoutness. Oppenheimer credits the success of the counterculture movement of the 1960s and 1970s to the ways in which the counterculture functioned not just on the fringes of the society but instead forced mainline denominations to interact with ... relaxation of conservative religious constraints in the counterculture movement empowered th...

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... are closely tied up with the present and historical relations between the country of origin of the tourist and that of the destination. This argues for locally adapted features in international promotion of tourism destinations. A central part of the localisation argument is, then, that culture plays a role in the consumption and decoding of products and their promotion. Looking at the decoding and eventually consumption process from the point of view of the consumer, acknowledges that what appears ... common denominators when it comes to positive perceptions of Denmark, and cold weathe...

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