Category: Culture

Hip-Hop and Commercial Culture Relationship It is doubtless, that the present-day culture became commodified, being oriented on the mass market. It is almost impossible for the cultural workers to resist the temptation to be driven by the corporate interests only. To preserve the universal value of the hip hop generation cultural heritage, it is necessary…

Adolescent Music: Cultural, Moral and Political Messages Introduction The two songs that I have selected are classified under the hip-hop genre of music. This is a genre that came about as a result of the hip-hop culture. It can be described by four major stylistic elements that define it, and those are rapping, deejaying or…

High and Low Context Culture in Business Table of Contents Introduction The High and Low Context Conclusion Reference List Introduction Different cultures can be classified along a continuum with two conceptual extremes. These extremes are high and low-context cultures. High context and Low context are the terms that were popularized by Hall (1976) and they…

New York Ball Culture in Paris is Burning Documentary Did Paris Burn in Vain? The tolerance and acceptance of minorities into society is always a tough process. American society has witnessed several successful occasions when the outcasts have gained their right to equality. Saying that you are gay today is a much less risky feat…

Hispanic American Cultural Group: Demographic and Behavior Table of Contents Overview Demographics Health Care Practices Risk Behaviors Genetic Susceptibility Nutrition Spirituality Death Rituals References Overview The Hispanic American cultural group is comprised of individuals of different ancestry. The group includes the Mexican, Colombian, Rican, Neomexican, Guatemalan, Cuban, and Dominican. The Hispanics consist of a group…

Hip-Hop Influence on American Popular Culture The sphere of hip-hop influence on American popular culture is constantly extending, involving new forces and new interpretations. Previously hip hop was considered to be exclusively the culture of the oppressed and marginalized Afro-Americans, but at the present moment the racial and social boundaries are defied and such prominent…

Popular Culture: Introductory Perspectives Table of Contents Introduction Icons Myths surrounding popular culture Conclusion References Introduction Population culture includes all the aspects of life that we live by. It is the manner in which we socialize and the basis that helps in decision making (Danesi, 2008). It is the laid out set of laws by…

Hispanics Health and Cultural Practices The Hispanic ethnic grouping (also known as Latino Americans), refers to a group of people who are defined by both their linguistic and cultural origins. Hispanic Americans originated in Spain and other countries in Latin America. Hispanic Americans are made up of a wide range of other ethnicities, including Chicanos,…

Chinese Immigrants Socio-Cultural Group A Brief History of the Cultural/Socio-Cultural Group Chinese immigrants were first introduced as railroad builders in the American West. Due to an increased influx of Chinese immigrants, the Chinese Exclusion Act was issued in 1882 (Chinese Immigration and the Chinese Exclusion Acts, n.d.). It suspended the immigration of Chinese laborers for…

Media, Culture, and the Meanings of Hockey by Lorenz Critical Analysis It should be noted that many Canadians are fond of hockey, and they consider it a symbol of their country. It is not only a kind of sports but also a lifestyle for many fans. Hockey Night is one of the most crucial events…