Essays on Race and Ethnicity

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Ethnic Identity and Contemporary Civil Conflict

6 pages / 2802 words

One of the first theoretical approaches which links ethnic identity to civil conflict is primordialism. This argues that attributes are descent-based and relatively visible and so are therefore hard to change. The primordialist image looks at how ethnic groups are comparable to various stones which...

Ethnicity Social Conflicts

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The Concept and Effects of Media Convergence and Digitalization

1 page / 499 words

Arts and technology have given birth an extraordinary creation—film, and it brings unparalleled artistic enjoyment to its audience. When film first appeared in the society, there are countless people knelt down before her beauty and charm. And TV has been defined as ‘the provoker of...

Globalization Intercultural Communication Society

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Self-identification in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian

2 pages / 899 words

Teenagers deal with a lot of opportunities for self-discovery and growth. Adolescence is likely the most difficult time in one’s life because everybody seeks their true selves, hopes and dreams, and true friends. Adolescents will meet new people and go to new places in search...

Character Cultural Identity Sherman Alexie

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Evaluation of Social Identity Theory and Acculturation

2 pages / 1000 words

Introduction The two theories I will be evaluating in this essay are Social Identity Theory and acculturation. Social Identity Theory (SIT) was proposed by Turner & Tajfel (1979) and states that we aim to enhance our own self-image by discriminating against people who do not...

Cultural Identity Culture and Communication

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Analysis of Cultural Differences Presented in The Movie Gung Ho Using Hofstede’s Theory

3 pages / 1239 words

The term “Gung Ho” is an Americanized Chinese expression for “Work” and “Together”. Gung Ho is a 1986 comedy film which was directed by Ron Howard and starring Michael Keaton. The movie is a very good reflection of the real time issues or challenges that...

Cultural Diversity Intercultural Communication

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Cultural Differences Between Japan and America in The Movie Gung Ho

5 pages / 2486 words

Introduction Culture is more often a source of conflict than of synergy. Cultural differences are nuisance at best and often a disaster. These cultural barriers affect the ability of doing international business. Many of the challenges can be seen throughout the Gung Ho. The movie...

Cultural Diversity Intercultural Communication

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The Issue of Stereotypes in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian'

2 pages / 866 words

One of today many problem involves stereotypes. It can affect many people in several different ways. Cultural stereotypes can be a delicate subject because people outside the culture will try to categorize a culture which creates stereotypes. Although some stereotypes can be positive most stereotypes...

Native American Sherman Alexie Stereotypes

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The Issue of Healthcare in 'The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian'

2 pages / 1133 words

The improvement of health via the prevention, treatment of disease, injury, illness, and physical and mental impairments in human beings is what health care is. In the United States there are health care improvements meanwhile in reservations there are a struggle in health care. In...

Health Care Native American Sherman Alexie

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Hispanic Heritage and Increasing Cultural Competence

3 pages / 1349 words

An important, yet, often overlooked aspect of nursing care is cultural competence. To achieve any level of cultural competence one must be open to learning and accepting other cultures. There are many features of a culture that are key to achieving cultural competence. Below, I...

Cultural Competence Intercultural Communication

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The Importance of Cultural Competence in Healthcare: The Case of Nigeria

5 pages / 2457 words

Nigeria is a country located in west Africa. Nigeria borders with Cameroon in the north, chad in the northeast and Niger in the north. Nigeria originated from British colonial and gain independent 1st October 1960. Nigeria is the largest and popular country in African” Giant...

Cultural Competence Intercultural Communication

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We Wear The Mask: Blackface and Colorism

5 pages / 2246 words

Introduction We Wear the Mask by Paul Dunbar primarily was about wearing this “mask” to protect yourself from society’s judgment. It focuses in on black individuals who hide their true selves as well as feelings to survive and be accepted into a white society. The...

African American

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Harlem Renaissance and Its Effects on Society

5 pages / 2147 words

In this essay, I will demonstrate the effects of the Harlem Renaissance on society in the United States through using different modes of expression such as poetry, religion, and music. Centralized around New York City’s Harlem district, a blossoming of cultural advancement would use music...

African American Harlem Renaissance The New Negro

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Interpretation of The New Negro in Modernist Art

3 pages / 1386 words

The Harlem Renaissance and Alain Locke’s Influence The Harlem Renaissance, also known as the New Negro Movement, was instigated through the efforts of Alain Locke. In March 1925, he edited an issue of the Survey Graphic magazine entitled Harlem: Mecca of the New Negro, followed...

African American The New Negro

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The Impact of White Racism on American History

4 pages / 1631 words

Whenever discussing important historical and social events in American history, one must be prepared to confront the devastating impact of white supremacy, a term defined as the belief that white people are superior to non-white racial groups. As manifested, white supremacy has served as the...

African American White American

300

The Evolution of Native American Identity in Joy Harjo's Poetry

1 page / 486 words

Joy Harjo’s poetry serves as a profound reflection of the intricate tapestry of Native American identity, weaving together themes of tradition, resilience, and cultural evolution. As a member of the Mvskoke Nation hailing from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Harjo infuses her work with personal experiences and ancestral...

American Identity Joy Harjo

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Jesse Owens Facing Hitler and The Nazi Army

5 pages / 2252 words

In the world there are many problems in the 20th century where African Americans were being mistreated by the Jim Crow laws, the Klu Klux Klan and to be more direct they lynched African Americans in the United States. Hitler and the Nazis were persecuting...

African American Jesse Owens Olympic Games

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Jackie Robinson: Accomplishments and Impact on The World

1 page / 667 words

Introduction Jackie Robinson was an important and influential figure in history that had a positive impact in America’s sports as a whole because he challenged racism. Jackie Robinson is widely known as the first African American to play in Major League Baseball. He played for...

African American Influential Person Jackie Robinson

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Portrayal of African-americans in Films: Django Unchained and 12 Years a Slave

2 pages / 852 words

The subject touching on the representation of the African-Americans in films is wide and encompasses various aspects. In the 19th and 20th centuries, major film producing business enterprises, especially Hollywood, did not incorporate the black man in most of the films, and this is attributed...

African American Django Unchained Film Analysis

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Analysis of Bend It Like Beckham in Terms of Intercultural Communication

5 pages / 2337 words

Movie Description Bend it Like Beckham follows the story of Jess Bhamra as she is growing up while trying to find a balance between the society she lives and her family. The movie is set in the United Kingdom during the early 21st century when...

Bend It Like Beckham Film Analysis Intercultural Communication