Category: American Culture

One of the reasons that Thanksgiving is highly anticipated among Americans all across the United States is that it is a holiday where Americans have the opportunity to stuff themselves with a wide variety of food items that are not commonly consumed. Once a year, Americans take the opportunity to indulge in a wide variety…

Throughout history, there have been numerous debates surrounding historical figures and the justifications for their actions. One figure, in particular, Christopher Columbus has been under scrutiny for decades because of the history he has had with indigenous peoples of the Americas. Some may argue that Columbus was brutal and violent and that the damage that…

Introduction Our reality today is overly multicultural and diverse. Every day we interact with people from various cultural backgrounds. People we interact with have distinct mindsets and carry unique values, norms, and beliefs in their backpacks. Effective communication among representatives of different cultures is way too complicated if people are not culture-aware and do not…

Mexican culture has its similarities and differences with American culture. Not only are there similarities and differences within the basic aspect of culture but also within the socialization aspect. My subtopic was immigration and how that affects Mexican-American people not only in their daily life but also in their long-term lives. We will dive deeper…

The United States of America was Founded on July 3, 1776. The founding fathers had the idea of a country not run by one person, but a democracy where everyone has a say in who is elected to represent them. They wanted a country where people can practice their religion freely, and be who they…

The movie Captain Fantastic directed by Matt Ross explores and critiques aspects of modern American lifestyle and culture. Ben Cashs perspectives, values, and lifestyle are portrayed through questions on anti-capitalist resistance, comparison of mainstream lifestyles, mental issues, and parenting. The title Captain Fantastic is amusing however deliberately deceptive. Ross challenges the audience’s preconceived superheroic expectations.…

America has always been a religious country. Since the early pilgrimages, there has been a religious aspect to the American culture and its way of life. America was so religious in their way of life that they were ranked one of the most religious countries (Atheism’s Bad Rap in the United States, 2014), and yet…

How can one define a persons identity? Is it their personality traits, where they live, or the history of their family? Someones background can directly correlate with they are as a person. Each of these factors contribute to an understanding of the concept of identity, yet, in a globalized world, they cannot determine identity. Identity…

In class, our main focus is globalization. We are forced to question what globalization is, its origin, how it affects us and vice versa. As a class, we try to conjure up a time, place, and reason for why globalization is important and relevant in our lives. However, I have come to an understanding that…

Everyone has their own unique identity and culture, it plays a significant role in shaping the way we perceive ourselves and others, Mr.Morgan said. A persons beliefs and morals are directly affected by their culture throughout the rest of their lives. My interviewee Malique Morgan, is a Jamaican American, both of his grandparents are from…