Culture Essays

The concept of “beauty” is an illusive and much debated subject. Many philosophers and scholars claimed to have understood and tried to explain what makes something beautiful. Their comparative explanations differ greatly. However, they provide us with precious information as to the prevalent understandings of “beauty” in various epochs of …

Freedom is something Americans strive to provide and maintain. It has become a necessary part of our culture and even now when people think of America, they automatically think of freedom and equality. The American Revolution and the Vietnam War were two products of this ideal. Both wars had similar …

As Canada grows to become a more diverse ethnic nation, we need to consider how our current culture affects us and new Canadians. While many consider the current multicultural society to be fine, there are ways that it could change to improve the lives of all Canadians. Some options as …

In the poem “Dulce et Decorum Est”, Wilfred Owen aims to illustrate the truth about the war. He wants to show people the difference between what happened in the trenches and the lie being told at home. He uses metaphors, comparisons, images and a sinister tone to express his feelings …

Introduction:Globalisation is defined in the dictionary as “The growth to a global or widespread scale”. However, under a more economic definition, the term “Globalisation” describes the increased mobility of goods, services, labour, technology and capital throughout the world. The advantages and disadvantages of globalisation have been debated and studied heavily …

What is cultural competence? What is culturally competent care? These are very important questions to consider. Nurses are exposed to diverse cultures constantly in today’s society and need to be able to provide appropriate care while still respecting a patient’s cultural background. Cultural competence in nurses is a combination of …

The term “globalization” is defined as “growing economic interdependence of countries worldwide through increasing volume and variety of cross-border transactions in goods and services, free international capital flows, and more rapid and widespread diffusion of technology. All definitions appear to agree that globalization has economic, political, cultural, and technological aspects …

Americans love Thanksgiving. Let’s face it. They love eating, and they love football. But, where did this holiday come from? Actually, the tradition of Thanksgiving dates back to the time before our country’s birth. Modern day Thanksgiving represents a time where Americans gather together with their friends and family. It …

Last week, a woman signing herself “Want the Truth in Westport” wrote to Ann Landers with a question she just had to have answered. “Please find out for sure,” she begged the columnist, “whether or not Lena Horne has had a face-lift.” Fortunately for Ms. Horne’s privacy, Ann Landers refused …

Sex and violence can be seen in many different ways in popular culture. It is not limited to the actions seen in everyday life. It can be seen in many different places. However, although sex and violence in popular culture is simply a manifestation of the populous’ evolution, it can …