Category: American Culture

In elementary and middle school, I was shy about my culture and identity. Growing up in a Lebanese household, I embodied a true Lebanese girl. I had the black hair, the hairy legs and arms, and the oh so loved unibrow. I was embarrassed as the boys at my school used to always point out…

The Garcia sisters experience severe moments of conflict between the two different cultural systems of America and the Dominican Republic and a subsequent alienation from both. The movement away from their roots and the inability to accept fully the culture of their host country results in confusion and the inability to develop a sense of…

Within this essay, I will be discussing the American New Wave era of the 1960s in the film industry. I will be discussing how the film industry was influenced by new filmmakers that emerged during this time and how their artistic and cultural ideas changed the way that the film industry in America functioned. I…

The world is a tapestry woven with diverse cultures, each contributing its own unique colors and patterns. American culture and Vietnamese culture are two threads that enrich this tapestry with their distinct traditions, values, and ways of life. This compare and contrast essay aims to explore the similarities and differences between American and Vietnamese culture,…

The US and Hollywood have worked together for over a century collaborating on hundreds of projects. The origin of the relationship came about once the United States joined World War 2, and the two began producing military propaganda to boost morale. It was vital for the public to get behind the war effort, and propagandized…

Music endures being a significant role in history since the beginning of times. The appearance of rock and roll between 1945 and 1965, became one of the most shifting points in American culture. The development of rock and roll shattered a firestorm of argument across America. The impact that this genre of music brought to…

Dillards essay An American Childhood relives a moment in the authors past which she could not forget as the particular event stirs a certain kind of awareness within her; something that she still carries and that continues to affect her even as an adult. It is the idea of carrying through a challenge or task…

Exploration and conquest were two of the defining traits of old Europe, whether it was discovering entirely new, uninhabited land, or land that only appeared new until traces of civilization were discovered. One such land was the Americas, aptly labeled the New World. In the modern day, it is considered a melting pot of various…

Our society has developed an obesity problem over the past several decades, and the solution seems simple: eat less junk food. But when its more affordable and more accessible than healthier options, its time we see the problem for what it really is: a dependence on junk food. It permeates our culture and is often…

Ranch dressing is a type of salad dressing that is made with buttermilk, vegetable oil, and herbs. It is more popular in North America than anywhere else. Ranch dressing is used in different types of salads and is also used as a dip for chicken wings. History of Ranch Dressing Before pasta was invented, tomatoes…