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A brief introduction to western history and culture
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The document summarizes information about several countries and regions. It provides lists of countries ranked by English speaking populations. It also includes brief descriptions and histories of Antigua and Barbuda, Malta, and several other places. Sections cover topics like the British Commonwealth, the history of England from pre-feudal times to the 20th century, the structure of the British government and monarchy, universities in the UK, and an overview of the geography, indigenous peoples, founding, and diversity of the United States.Lesson 13 - The impact of the popularisation of western culture
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The document discusses how Western culture has influenced eating habits in Hong Kong. It notes that eating lots of meat and fast food has become popular, which can increase health risks like obesity and diabetes. As Western fast food chains expand globally, people's tastes are becoming more similar as hamburgers and French fries spread. However, cultural exchanges don't always mean local culture disappears entirely - sometimes foreign influences stimulate local culture or the cultures integrate into new hybrid forms.Sexuality in western and easrtern culture
Sexuality in western and easrtern cultureSykat Mondal
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Customary and religious laws and practices are often used as tools to control sexuality and to maintain the imbalance of power in sexual relations. Moreover, it is varied from society to society like Eastern and Western societyCultural Icons
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The document discusses several 20th century cultural icons from the field of music including jazz musicians like Louis Armstrong and Scott Joplin, singers Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, the Beatles, rock bands like The Rolling Stones known for sex, drugs and rock n' roll, singers Elton John, Michael Jackson, and Madonna, rapper Tupac Shakur, and boy band Backstreet Boys. It also includes a link to a YouTube video as an example of modern music and dance.Music Throughout Today’S Pop Culture
Music Throughout Today’S Pop CultureMrG
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The document discusses contemporary rock and hip-hop music in the 21st century. It provides examples of popular rock artists like Matchbox 20, John Mayer, and Nickelback, and hip-hop artists like Outkast, Lil Wayne, and Eminem. Both genres are influential in today's pop culture and often address social issues while also having songs for pure entertainment value that are popular in clubs and parties.American Culture
American Cultureja1991
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This visual essay explores various aspects of American culture through a collection of images and links. It includes images and information about founding fathers, founding documents, American music, television shows, and Route 66. The essay aims to showcase iconic parts of American history and popular culture through visual media.Fashion and Jewellery
Fashion and Jewellerykingblinguk
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With time fashion has evolved in each decade, but jewellery has been one such item, that has its value ever lasting. For fashionable cosmetic jewellery visit www.bling-king.co.ukWestern culture part 2
Western culture part 2Khalid Abdullah
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This document summarizes aspects of Western culture, including its history, social classes, gender equality, family structure, dress, lifestyle, morals, beliefs, superstitions, celebrations, industries, arts, hobbies, and youth culture. It provides tips for learning about a culture such as watching its television and reading its children's stories, and emphasizes showing one's own culture while in a Western country.Pop culture
Pop cultureShazia Ijaz
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The document discusses the impact of pop culture on language. It states that language expresses, embodies, and symbolizes cultural reality. Elements of pop culture like films, books, media, religion, sports, and tourism influence language as they help spread and popularize cultures. While pop culture can spread cultures globally through language, each culture remains best expressed through its own language and cannot be fully compared to others.American Culture
American CultureSandra Carrero
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The document discusses the history of identity and culture in the United States from the 1500s to the 19th century. It describes how English colonists immigrated to America in the 1500s seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. In the 1700s, writers like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson reflected both English influences and new American perspectives focused on natural science and materialism. The 19th century saw the rise of authors like Washington Irving and the Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized spiritual experiences in nature and individual self-development over societal norms.American culture 101 reality
American culture 101 realityWilliamJamesSidis1898
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This document discusses various risks and provides brief preparedness advice for each. The risks covered include climate change, terrorist attacks, lightning strikes, abortion, illegal immigration, muggings/killings, killer bee attacks, drugging and rape, pandemics, meteorite collisions, nuclear attacks, train wrecks, riots, fake news reports, food shortages, serial killers, plane crashes, shark/alligator attacks, economic collapse, and animal deaths. For each risk, it outlines the reality, provides some facts, and suggests basic preparedness steps such as having an emergency kit, avoiding dangerous areas, or storing emergency food supplies.The evolution of western fashion
The evolution of western fashionjessicalydiaf
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This document analyzes the evolution of western women's fashion from the late 1700s to modern day. It discusses how fashion reflected social class in the late 1700s, with wealthy women wearing elaborate wigs and dresses. In the 1800s, the industrial revolution made clothing more widely available and styles became slimmer. Women began wearing pants for work in the late 1800s and 1970s. Globalization has made western clothing cheaper by producing garments in other countries. Overall, women's fashion has become more comfortable and practical as their social roles have expanded.The Renaissance
The RenaissanceAaron Carn
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The Renaissance began in Italy in the late Middle Ages as a period of cultural, scientific, and intellectual growth. This was sparked by increasing wealth from trade which allowed for patronage of the arts, and the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts which challenged the dominant scholastic thinking. Notable figures included Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Copernicus, and Galileo who made significant contributions across multiple disciplines and helped usher in new ways of thinking. The printing press was also a major development, allowing for the spread of ideas. Over time, the Renaissance ideals spread throughout Europe, marking the transition to modernity.Western culture part 1
Western culture part 1Khalid Abdullah
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This document provides an overview of aspects of Western culture, including beliefs, values, traditions, and customs. It discusses what Western cultures consider important, such as achievement, practicality, material comfort, freedom, and individuality. It also describes greetings, body language norms, sign language, languages spoken, expressions of emotions and gifts, dining etiquette, views of time and rules, business customs, and sensitive topics to avoid. The document is intended to help understand key elements of Western societies.Icons of british and american music
Icons of british and american musicrammour
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This English rock band formed in 1960 in Liverpool and became the most popular band of the 20th century, changing music traditions worldwide. Michael Jackson had a hugely successful solo career earning him the title "King of Pop" and was famous for dance moves like the Moonwalk, dying in 2009. Eminem is the best known white rapper globally, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Lady Gaga's stage name references the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga" and she combines electro and pop styles with futuristic costumes. Elton John, a British singer and pianist, is known for taking his grand piano on tour and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, visiting Minsk in 2010. Metallica,Lecture 1 an introduction to american culture
Lecture 1 an introduction to american culturebflood
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The document provides an overview of early American history and the concept of freedom in American culture. It discusses how the meaning of freedom has expanded over time from initially referring to rights for white male Protestants to gradually include more groups. Native Americans faced discrimination and loss of land. Slavery existed in early American colonies despite the ideals of liberty and equality in the Declaration of Independence. Over centuries, the understanding and practice of freedom has continued to broaden and evolve in American society.North American Culture
North American CultureEdmundo Dantes
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Humanities 102 World Culture is a subject in college most of the students taking up BSA, BSAT, BSBA in St. Paul University Dumaguete under the Josefino Tulabing Larena ,AB, CPE,CPS,MPA Language culture about American Culture and Latin culture 
Language culture about American Culture and Latin culture Panther Queen
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This document discusses culture and language in the United States and Latin America. It provides definitions of culture, lists countries where Spanish and English are official languages, and describes some cultural aspects of the US like traditions, customs, religion, food, arts, and holidays. It also discusses the growing Hispanic population in the US and how Latin American culture has influenced and continues to influence American society through cultural blending and syncretism.American Food
American FoodIrina K
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This document discusses American food culture and cultural values. It outlines 10 foods that originated in America and were introduced to the world. It then discusses the evolution of American food from Native American practices to the modern fast food culture. The document also identifies 13 key American values such as individualism, equality, future-orientation and materialism. It contrasts these values with those more common in European cultures like tradition, hierarchy and spiritualism. Overall, the document examines the relationship between American food and identity.Pop Culture and the Media
Pop Culture and the MediaD Shazz
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A general overview of culture, pop culture, fads, trends, and zeitgeist in the media. Includes a quick look at the top five global brands. Created for education in media studies.American Culture 101
American Culture 101guesta76f575b
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This is a undergraduate student built powerpoint on AMERICAN CULTURE 101 assignment. I thought it would reflect the character of the free American youth and what our society has been going through in these burdensome economic times in the hearts, minds, and souls of the university student. This student has gone through alot of searches and has something to offer society and yet fun and freedom of young adulthood is reflected in the topical matter and the worrisomeness of the slides.Ch 14 Sec 1 "Reform in Western Culture" 
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The document discusses various social and political reforms that occurred in Western culture between the 18th-19th centuries. It describes the rise of socialism and Marxism, with socialism advocating government ownership and a classless society, and Marxism designed by Marx and Engels calling for laborers to unite against capitalists and establish communism. It also outlines the women's suffrage and temperance movements, as well as reforms in Britain that gradually expanded voting rights but maintained anti-Semitism as seen in the Dreyfus Affair in France.Pop culture and mass culture
Pop culture and mass cultureindependent
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1) Mass culture refers to culture that is mass produced and marketed to large audiences through mass media. It aims to appeal to mainstream values and tastes.
2) Theorists like Adorno were critical of mass culture, arguing it produced standardized cultural products that manipulated audiences and discouraged independent thinking.
3) However, others saw popular culture as a site of resistance where subordinate groups could challenge dominant ideologies being pushed by mass media outlets. Mass culture remains a topic of ongoing debate around its social and political impacts.Understanding Western Cultural
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Where did western culture come from?
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The document discusses the history of identity and culture in the United States from the 1500s to the 19th century. It describes how English colonists immigrated to America in the 1500s seeking religious freedom and economic opportunity. In the 1700s, writers like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson reflected both English influences and new American perspectives focused on natural science and materialism. The 19th century saw the rise of authors like Washington Irving and the Transcendentalist movement, which emphasized spiritual experiences in nature and individual self-development over societal norms.American culture 101 reality
American culture 101 realityWilliamJamesSidis1898
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This document discusses various risks and provides brief preparedness advice for each. The risks covered include climate change, terrorist attacks, lightning strikes, abortion, illegal immigration, muggings/killings, killer bee attacks, drugging and rape, pandemics, meteorite collisions, nuclear attacks, train wrecks, riots, fake news reports, food shortages, serial killers, plane crashes, shark/alligator attacks, economic collapse, and animal deaths. For each risk, it outlines the reality, provides some facts, and suggests basic preparedness steps such as having an emergency kit, avoiding dangerous areas, or storing emergency food supplies.The evolution of western fashion
The evolution of western fashionjessicalydiaf
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This document analyzes the evolution of western women's fashion from the late 1700s to modern day. It discusses how fashion reflected social class in the late 1700s, with wealthy women wearing elaborate wigs and dresses. In the 1800s, the industrial revolution made clothing more widely available and styles became slimmer. Women began wearing pants for work in the late 1800s and 1970s. Globalization has made western clothing cheaper by producing garments in other countries. Overall, women's fashion has become more comfortable and practical as their social roles have expanded.The Renaissance
The RenaissanceAaron Carn
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The Renaissance began in Italy in the late Middle Ages as a period of cultural, scientific, and intellectual growth. This was sparked by increasing wealth from trade which allowed for patronage of the arts, and the rediscovery of ancient Greek and Roman texts which challenged the dominant scholastic thinking. Notable figures included Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Copernicus, and Galileo who made significant contributions across multiple disciplines and helped usher in new ways of thinking. The printing press was also a major development, allowing for the spread of ideas. Over time, the Renaissance ideals spread throughout Europe, marking the transition to modernity.Western culture part 1
Western culture part 1Khalid Abdullah
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This document provides an overview of aspects of Western culture, including beliefs, values, traditions, and customs. It discusses what Western cultures consider important, such as achievement, practicality, material comfort, freedom, and individuality. It also describes greetings, body language norms, sign language, languages spoken, expressions of emotions and gifts, dining etiquette, views of time and rules, business customs, and sensitive topics to avoid. The document is intended to help understand key elements of Western societies.Icons of british and american music
Icons of british and american musicrammour
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This English rock band formed in 1960 in Liverpool and became the most popular band of the 20th century, changing music traditions worldwide. Michael Jackson had a hugely successful solo career earning him the title "King of Pop" and was famous for dance moves like the Moonwalk, dying in 2009. Eminem is the best known white rapper globally, whose real name is Marshall Bruce Mathers III. Lady Gaga's stage name references the Queen song "Radio Ga Ga" and she combines electro and pop styles with futuristic costumes. Elton John, a British singer and pianist, is known for taking his grand piano on tour and was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II, visiting Minsk in 2010. Metallica,Lecture 1 an introduction to american culture
Lecture 1 an introduction to american culturebflood
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The document provides an overview of early American history and the concept of freedom in American culture. It discusses how the meaning of freedom has expanded over time from initially referring to rights for white male Protestants to gradually include more groups. Native Americans faced discrimination and loss of land. Slavery existed in early American colonies despite the ideals of liberty and equality in the Declaration of Independence. Over centuries, the understanding and practice of freedom has continued to broaden and evolve in American society.North American Culture
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Language culture about American Culture and Latin culture Panther Queen
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This document discusses culture and language in the United States and Latin America. It provides definitions of culture, lists countries where Spanish and English are official languages, and describes some cultural aspects of the US like traditions, customs, religion, food, arts, and holidays. It also discusses the growing Hispanic population in the US and how Latin American culture has influenced and continues to influence American society through cultural blending and syncretism.American Food
American FoodIrina K
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This document discusses American food culture and cultural values. It outlines 10 foods that originated in America and were introduced to the world. It then discusses the evolution of American food from Native American practices to the modern fast food culture. The document also identifies 13 key American values such as individualism, equality, future-orientation and materialism. It contrasts these values with those more common in European cultures like tradition, hierarchy and spiritualism. Overall, the document examines the relationship between American food and identity.Pop Culture and the Media
Pop Culture and the MediaD Shazz
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A general overview of culture, pop culture, fads, trends, and zeitgeist in the media. Includes a quick look at the top five global brands. Created for education in media studies.American Culture 101
American Culture 101guesta76f575b
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This is a undergraduate student built powerpoint on AMERICAN CULTURE 101 assignment. I thought it would reflect the character of the free American youth and what our society has been going through in these burdensome economic times in the hearts, minds, and souls of the university student. This student has gone through alot of searches and has something to offer society and yet fun and freedom of young adulthood is reflected in the topical matter and the worrisomeness of the slides.Ch 14 Sec 1 "Reform in Western Culture"
Ch 14 Sec 1 "Reform in Western Culture" Attebery
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The document discusses various social and political reforms that occurred in Western culture between the 18th-19th centuries. It describes the rise of socialism and Marxism, with socialism advocating government ownership and a classless society, and Marxism designed by Marx and Engels calling for laborers to unite against capitalists and establish communism. It also outlines the women's suffrage and temperance movements, as well as reforms in Britain that gradually expanded voting rights but maintained anti-Semitism as seen in the Dreyfus Affair in France.Pop culture and mass culture
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1) Mass culture refers to culture that is mass produced and marketed to large audiences through mass media. It aims to appeal to mainstream values and tastes.
2) Theorists like Adorno were critical of mass culture, arguing it produced standardized cultural products that manipulated audiences and discouraged independent thinking.
3) However, others saw popular culture as a site of resistance where subordinate groups could challenge dominant ideologies being pushed by mass media outlets. Mass culture remains a topic of ongoing debate around its social and political impacts.Understanding Western Cultural
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What is culture?
Where did western culture come from?
How is it different from Chinese culture?
How should I deal with these differences at work?
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