Religion Essays

The decline of communal life in the Pacific is a result of societal changes. Although communal living has benefits for individuals, it is becoming less common. This traditional lifestyle, where people live together and follow their customs, is especially prevalent in certain areas of the Pacific. However, it is important to acknowledge that this way […]

Socioautobiography “The purpose of the socioautobiography is to use the insights from sociology to better understand your own story; it is a way of using the concepts of sociology to explore our personal riddle. But the socioautobiography is not a diary or a point-by-point account of your life since infancy. It is rather a reflective […]

“The Man to Send Rain Clouds” is a beautifully written short story by Leslie Marmon Silko. Set in a modern 21st century time frame, this story is about a Native American family’s grandfather passing away and how the family gives him a proper, cultural funeral despite all of the modern traditions/challenges that present them along […]

The extract I have in front of me is a poem by Seamus Heaney. Heaney is an Irish poet who grew up in rural Ireland. His poems often deal with childhood, farm life, politics and traditional culture in Northern Ireland. The poem I have is called Storm on the Island. Heaney’s poem explores the power […]

Nowadays, many people in Thailand face an issue about losing traditions because of coming traditions from west countries. However, some people say that developing countries should change some traditions for existing in the real world In my opinion, the traditions should be kept alive because I believe that the traditions can reveal the history of […]

In the essay “The Embalming of Mr. Jones,” (1963), Jessica Mitford is describing a procedure of embalming of a corpse. She writes that people pay a ton of money each year, but “not one in ten thousand has any idea of what actually takes place,” and it is extremely hard to find books and any […]

Katsushika Hokusai was a Japanese artist. He was born in 1760 and died in 1849. Hokusai was a painter, drawer, engraver and woodblock printer. He was influenced by western art and incorporated the western style of landscape and traditional Japanese methods into his painting and printmaking. Many of his prints were appreciated by Europeans and […]

Whether or not technological advancements are discordant cultural tradition remains a controversial issue. Many people believe that traditional culture is harmonious modern technology. However, I reckon that breakthrough of technology is contradictory culture’s traditional values for two reasons. First, the development of technology will allow traditional cultures to approach many different ones which may obliterate […]

The E-Ball Concept PC is a groundbreaking computer with a spherical shape, making it the smallest design compared to traditional laptops and desktops. Despite its compact size, this unique PC includes all the components commonly found in a regular computer, such as a keyboard, mouse, DVD drive, and large screen display. To access its features, […]

•Buddhism is divided into a number of different traditions including Theravada and Mahayana. A key component of the Buddhist religion is meditation. Buddhists meditate because it helps them to understand Buddha’s teaching. The key beliefs in Buddhism are the four noble truths – 1.All of life is marked by suffering 2.Suffering is caused by desire […]

In order to foster global peace, it is crucial to acknowledge and value the various cultures that exist worldwide. Each culture has its own unique characteristics including language, religion, cuisine, social customs, music, and arts. These components together create a culture and have a significant impact on shaping the knowledge, beliefs, ways of life, and […]

The Irish culture is rich in customs, beliefs, and practices with substantial significance in the current times. It also constitutes traditions, literature, music, art, language, legends, sport and cuisine associated with Irish people living in the United States. These aspects of the Irish heritage are not homogeneous among natives of Ireland because of cultural divides […]

The play The Swamp Dwellers portrays the clash between traditional and modern lifestyles in Africa, showcasing the previous harmony that existed among individuals and society in southern Nigeria. It also explores the conflict between tradition and modernity, reflecting the challenges faced by swamp dwellers while emphasizing the importance of accepting new ideas. Additionally, the play […]

Many authors use their literary works as an outlet for their personal feeling and opinions on issues present within their cultures, history and personal lives. Zohra Saed’s poems, Nomad’s Market: Flushing Queens and What the Scar Revealed, published in 2003, both address issues that she finds significant in her Afghani refugee context. Tim Winton uses […]

The contemporary designer whose design philosophy best reflects Evan’s analysis of McQueen’s representations on the theme of ‘Victimisation’ is the label Victor & Rolf. Victor & Rolf’s design philosophy is ‘originality and traditions, glamour, avant-garde, conceptual- couture’ (FashionTraveler. com, 2011:1). The Victor & Rolf collection I have chosen from is Autumn/Winter 2008/2009 in order to […]

In “Women”, the speaker discusses a women’s purpose: objects in place for support and satisfaction of men. May Swenson conveys the traditional passivity of women through physical placement of words, concrete imagery, and submissive tone. The first notable characteristic of “Women” is the physical form of the poem itself. The shape of the poem strengthens […]

While responsible tourism is fast becoming a global trend nowadays, some may wonder if it makes better business sense than traditional mass tourism. By defining the words “business sense” from Cambridge dictionary, it means an understanding of the ways in which business works successfully and/or if something makes good business sense, it will help a […]

Harold Innis’ theories successfully characterize the many different ways of human communication throughout his lifetime. Now commonly referred to as media, communication technologies have evolved and become as complex as humans themselves have changed throughout time. Recalling a question asked by his philosophy professor, why do we attend to the things in which we attend, […]

1.What is a “heavyweight project team” and how does it differ from the traditional approach used for organizing projects at Eli Lilly? Their traditional approach was much less organized and personal. Heavy weight teams at Eli Lilly were setup so that specialized individuals would work on one project (as opposed to several) led by a […]

Assigning cost can be a tedious process, and traditional costing methods such as job order and process order costing systems will not accurately assign cost. Super Bakery, Inc. , a company that produces nutrient enriched doughnuts, had to restructure their costing system in order to appropriately price their products. It was eventually decided to use […]

Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin In The Sun” and Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” are both stories that are connected by the common factor of family values. Although both stories have their own individual qualities it is the heritage and importance of family that brings both stories together. The similar personalities of Beneatha from “A Raisin In […]

Civilization, as proposed by Will Durant, is a societal structure promoting cultural growth. He identifies four key pillars of any civilization – economic survival, political system, moral customs, and the quest for learning and arts. He believes these factors are at the core of every civilization’s foundation. To corroborate his theory, he urges us to […]