... factors in explanation than do Hindus. Discussion focuses on theoretical implications of such a demonstration for understanding: (a) the importance of integrating semantic with structural considerations in theories of social attribution, (b) the need to develop no teleological frame works for interpreting age and cultural diversity in conceptualization, and (c) the role of cultural communication in the acquisition of everyday social knowledge. The purpose of present research is to demonstrate the impact of cultural meaning systems as a third ... 16) Results and Discussion Analysis revea...

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... a cultural boundary since the work exists only in a single language, whereas if translated, ideas become more potent due to greater debate and discussion. The texts of Ancient Greece and Rome, translated into several languages, gave the world some of the most important political institutions because they were disseminated far and wide by the work of translators who spread the idea to various corners of the world. The full value of translations and their use ... as invaluable tools of cultural and social integration has been understood by academics ... ...

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... determine how the text has influenced the audience worldwide over an extended period of time, unveiling the factors and 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 ... ...

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... intrinsically to a strong sense of belonging. The acceptance of another culture parallels the feelings of Skrzynecki in the poem, "10 Mary St," where the connection to his parent's heritage through the similar accumulation of positive images, in this case, of Polish heritage, suggests that it is through the coalescence of the two worlds, his outlook and perception of self is altered. Furthermore, he appeals to the audience's' sense of justice through the rhetorical questions of "didn't Australia provide...for ... the dispossessed Irish?...refugees from Europe ... ...

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... the commercialization of the Internet in the early 1990's, geographical 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 ... countries is language. Many countries require that products be labeled in the official language of the country which i...

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... to the formation of new states, such as in the case of the Treaty of Versailles of 1919. In terms of Gellner's comments on the importance of education and literacy, Guibernau has argued that in the early stages of industrialism, which correspond to the first expressions of modern nationalism found in the late eighteenth century, literacy was only important amongst managers and clerks. Thus Gellner's description of the role of the state in education only reflects the situation in the mid ... detail. He argues that the ideals of popular participation and autonomy pioneered by middle class...

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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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... 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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... effective tool in approaching performance analytically. Saussure placed specific emphasis on the role of language as the most effective form of signification. Text, and the communication of it, is intrinsic to many theatrical genres, making the breakdown of the language used integral to understanding the meaning of performance as a whole. The concepts derived from the relationship between signs within a system highlight the intention of a performance, whilst specific individual signs give emphasis to particular themes and ... in Jacobean/Elizabethan England in terms of the ideology infl...

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... some people tend to forget is that there is also a cultural dimension to the Western way of thinking which influences theoretical frames of reference and methodological tools. It is common that Western thinking is perceived as the neutral way of perceiving things without recalling the certain myths and social structures this thinking is grounded on and admitting that it ... become problematic when referring to culture and indigenous folk psychotherapy practices. "The emphasis on 'talk' and the gaining of 'intellectual insight' or the establishment a 'personal relationship...

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... are associated with high-value beliefs and carry conviction without supporting information or reason. The preacher unhitched the meanings of biblical messages by utilizing words in a dishonest way that invites the listener to frame a meaning in a way that is satisfactory to them. This adherence to gratifying the audience encourages faulty interpretations of God's message. Oppenheimer claims that religions adhere to practices that are not always religious but ... religious reform. It is with this vortex ideology that Passion creates and sustains followers. With such extensive interplay i...

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... represent "the way things are" - a taken-for-grantedness in relation to the other - and thereby gain a kind of sacredness. To illustrate this three-split structure with refrence to a specific destination, I will use Denmark to illusrate it. This will use a piece of qualitative image research carried out in 1997 on the English market in relation to Denmark. Three key components constitutes the English image of Denmark: 1) The idea of the cold, expensive ... or tourism matters do not materialise to any significant degree in the interviews. This is most likely a product of the limited atte...

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... this diagnosis are particularly relevant because they may be discriminatory and present the counselors with a conflict between the law and the ethical standards of the profession. Considering that agreement among all parties is not always attainable, Cottone (2001) offered a three-step interpersonal process that included negotiating, consensualizing, and arbitrating. Negotiating means the discussion and debate of an issue about-which two or more individuals disagree. Consensualizing describes a process ... of agreement and coordination between two or more individuals on a specific issue...

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... this diagnosis are particularly relevant because they may be discriminatory and present the counselors with a conflict between the law and the ethical standards of the profession. Considering that agreement among all parties is not always attainable, Cottone (2001) offered a three-step interpersonal process that included negotiating, consensualizing, and arbitrating. Negotiating means the discussion and debate of an issue about-which two or more individuals disagree. Consensualizing describes a process ... of agreement and coordination between two or more individuals on a specific issue...

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... viewing, corporate profiteers are quick to substitute the lure of material luxury and consumer gratification for the fading spirit. Consumers are only now beginning to realize the political power they wield as a collective buying force. Union pickets and grassroots economic boycotts have tested the power of the buying force on a small scale. As the public tires of the shallow gratifications and empty promises of consumerism, it will return to large-scale boycotts ... to control the abusive tactics of corporate policy. As the public becomes acclimated to life around the television set, c...

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... only with the chronology and events that took place but also in the interpretations of the historians. The idea that we as a whole can change history thus proving that history is fluid and changeable is very fluffy and light way of portraying history. The authors of "Approaching the West" state that history is not a "fixed" idea and that "we" as a whole make history in our interpretation and the things we do ... add to the making of history. "As we change throughout our lives and from generation to generation -as we are different ... from our parents and grandparents and as our childre...

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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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... tourism and globalization can have positive and negative impact on socio-cultural, economic, political and environmental aspects of indigenous (local) peoples. The main aim of this essay therefore is to examine the impact of tourism and globalization on indigenous peoples. The essay submits that tourism and globalization may be argued to be a deadly mix for indigenous peoples or ... operators such as European cars are mainly subsidiaries of western TNC's and most of their earnings are repatriated abroad. Even the airlines that bring tourists to receiving countries like British airlines ...

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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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... 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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... Edison invented sound recording in 1877 in the United States; as a result, the era of recorded music began. The emergence of many popular music genres during the twentieth century can be linked to technological advancements of the same period. The rise of recorded music together with more stringent copyright protection laws facilitated the development of the music business in capitalist society and more specifically the centralization of the American music publishing business and songwriters in an ... era initially specialized in ballads and novelty songs but later began to incorporate ...

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... the policy of segregation, the policy of assimilation introduced the separation of Aboriginal children from their parents and the indoctrination of the children into non-Aboriginal ways, thus having a profound influence on Aboriginal family life. The policy of "assimilation" was officially adopted in 1937; its essence was the concept of "one Australian society" . The ideal of the government policy was to encourage the "absorption of Aboriginals both racially and culturally, into mainstream white society" . The policy of assimilation coupled with the ... rely on to become effective and s...

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