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    In this chapter I will look at the cultural value attributed to works of visual art that use destruction as a tool in their creation. Art that specifically and mindfully deals with destruction shows the complex process involved in a way that audiences can interact with. ‘Only up close do you see that a process of destruction is taking place which is as complex as the process of creation.’ (Dorment, 2001). When presented in a dedicated space and given the label of art, it becomes difficult and almost

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    Do you ever know that every country has different cultural values and norms that may cause misunderstanding among cultures of around the globe? Of course, I didn’t know that unless I migrated from my country to the USA. Before long time ago, I believed that the world wide is homogenous societies which based upon one culture only and that culture must be my culture as ethnocentrism to all other nations. After I had experienced living in multi cultural communities and different continents around the

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    Dakota and Michigan. There was 35,000 Ojibwa on the continent in the mid seventeenth century. They used the word Anishinabeg to describes themselves which means “original people.” The Ojibwa has its own cultural values like honesty, generosity, endurance, wisdom, and strength of character. All these values have been instilled through education and religious practice. The tribe has had ties with the French and even helped the French fight against the British in the French and Indian war. The French traders

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    What significant cultural value or belief does the film convey? What is important about it? Shrek conveys the idea of true love and appearances while putting a twist on the classic idea. It limits the idea of finding a true love at first sight and the damsel must be saved by her true love, a knight in shining armor. Rather, the damsel in distress is rather not a damsel in distress, but rather a superb fighter who can handle herself well and does not need the help of a knight in shining armor. The

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    In recent years the average consumer is often faced with a choice on where to buy their groceries. The food that we purchase in stores sometimes makes us ask ourselves if the groceries that consumers are buying daily are “real” items found in nature or a substance that was created by a scientist in a laboratory. The foods that we eat as consumers of the United States are usually created by genetically modified ingredients while other foods can be classified as organic and not contain any of the

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    an essential aspect of the economic foundation in some countries. An increasing number of precious historical places are repaired and protected, which because not only the historical and cultural values of heritage are meaningful, but also because visiting heritage can raise people’s awareness to recognize the value of historical places and preserve them. In order to attract more visitors, heritages are often promoted as tourist attractions. Actually, at the same time, heritage

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    beautiful and fascinating as the giant horse was solid black, the carriage was black and the gentleman was wearing all black. The sun was just rising and it woke this writer up while driving with heavy eyes. This paper seeks to explore Amish cultural values, beliefs, and attitudes in order to provide culturally competent nursing health care. It is imperative for nurses to provide culturally competent care because nurses serve as patient advocates. This role includes respecting the rights and dignity

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    Chapter 10: Do you think it is possible for an outsider to accurately discern about the underlying cultural values of an organization by analyzing symbols, ceremonies, dress, or other observable aspects of culture in comparison to an insider with several years of work experience? Select a percentage (e.g., 10%, 70%, etc.) and explain your reasoning. Organizational Culture An organization’s values and norms that guide decisions and are shared throughout the members is the culture of the organization

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    better understand the culture as a whole. There are many parts of cultures that are hard to understand, especially when it seems like their values are different from our own. But taking what I know to be true in the American culture, I can use it to understand a few aspects of the Brazilian culture which differ from my own. Some of Brazilian’s cultural values that differ from the American culture include communication, cleanliness, and views on vacations. Brazilians say what the think and this comes

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    the traditional customs of the past. As Americans looked for a “new normal”, fresh ways and attitudes popped up during the “Roaring 20s”. These new attitudes affected the way people acted, the way they dressed, the way they lived, and so on. The cultural changes that made an effect on American life included the popularization of alcohol, the relaxing of societal expectations, and the recognition of civil rights in the arts. Alcohol has existed practically alongside the existence of human

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