The reading pointed out that Asian cultures place more emphasis on school and hard work than does North American culture. It also said that this might help explain why Japanese and Taiwanese children get higher scores on mathematic achievement tests. ...
., Europe, Singapore, and Japan they are developing software so that the mobile can direct motorists to car parks with empty lots and collect domestic service bills. ... In some American schools children are known to send more than 1,000 EMS messages a month. ...
Body Modification and Contemporary American Rites of Passage INTRODUCTION Rites of Passage The term "Rite of Passage" describes any rite or ritual which marks or induces a change in an individuals social position. ... For example, since there are many belief systems in North America, there are no culturally universal rites of passage. ...
In ancient Japan, fashion was restricted to those who were believed to be inferior. ... "The passion for inequality lies very deep in human nature, and we Americans have our share." ... Well, maybe you should ask Andre Burgess, a 17 year old college bound African American high school student who was shot in the leg by two New York City undercover police officers on a drug stakeout who identified the candy bar Andre was holding in his hand as a pistol and labeled him a "suspected gang member" by the looks of his clothing. ...
