Early anthropologists used ethnography to find out about societies different from their own, such as small "endangered" tribes in far off lands. ... Ethnography is useful because it places emphasis not on how the researcher sees those he observes but would focus on how the students at QMUC understand their own culture, how they perceive themselves and their lifestyles. ... Permission should be viewed as an ongoing "access relationship" because the students and places that need to be accessed are likely to change as the study progresses onto new leads. ... Early anthropologists used ethn...

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Although these studies represented only a small proportion of the total, they were particularly helpful for the present study. ... Misunderstandings can take place if the values of marketer and consumer are different. ...

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Trails are not the only place snakebites are hazardous. ... The Yanomamo live in hundreds of small villages, grouped by families in one large communal dwelling called a shabono (http://crystalinks.com/yanomami.html). ... Men generally do the heavy work by placing heavy poles into the ground or overhead, while the women and older children help with thatching, and gathering necessary leaves and vines that constitute the major items in building the structure (Chagnon 1997: 57). ... Women also use cotton yarn to make a small waistband that is very pretty, although covers nothing. ...

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How a US Executive can Make a Good First Impression on an American Executive upon their First Business Meeting Introduction Japan, a country within the continent of Asia, is a chain of islands located east of Korea with a population exceeding 125 million. Japan does business in a wide range of industries and the Japanese are open to receiving imported products. The Japanese dominate the industry of electrical and electronic equipment and they are also top leaders in the production of vehicles, machinery, and chemicals. The Japanese are also main leaders in the fishing industry. Why is J...

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The social standing of the trophy would have to be place in the high cultural standing. ... The challenge trophy was to be passed from one club to another as property of the champions for only a short period of time all the while remaining under the control of the trustees put in place by Lord Stanley himself. ... Once in Canada the boys discovered hockey and played it with a passion, so much so that Lord Stanley had an ice rink built at Rideau Hall, the Governor generals residence, so that amateur clubs that his sons belonged to had a place to play. ... Popular culture has blended with mas...

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If a minority culture does not submissively assimilate its ideas with those of the majority, the majority feels justified in excluding and minimizing this smaller subset of people. ... Language has a small function in traditional healing processes. ...

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Vietnamese American communities have developed, grown and preserved a place within American society along with other Asian American groups. ... I conclude that ethnic enclaves and cultural entertainments constitute an important aspect of an immigrant's identity and it enables him/her to simultaneously remain connected to the place left behind and yet appropriating and forging significant new ties to his/her new home. ... They concentrate in one place and continuously work hard to adjust to the new world, to make the most out the opportunities given to them, and to educate their children ...

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As a small business the success depends completely upon the individuals employed, and the culture that they promote. ... This aspect of Piper's culture reflects how, " Male power is constantly perpetuated, for example, in avoiding equal pay and opportunities in legislation; in strengthening the "old boys " network of schools, pubs and clubs (Hearn, Parkin, 1983). " While it is not reasonable to place the entirety of these differences on gender, it is certainly worth note that these persistent issues have become engrained in Piper's Pub culture and reflects the leadership, values, a...

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Goths see the world as a darker place and like it that way. ... Some Goths visit graveyards, as they are a place to get away and reflect on life and there's a lots of mystery and the appeal of the supernatural (A study of the Gothic subculture). ... The amount of sacrifices which take place, are particularly small, and aren't carried out as a Gothic prerequisite, but rather by mental instability (A study of the Gothic subculture). ...

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Many involved with the development of the residential school system felt it was not only a constitutional right owed but a "Christian "obligation to our Indian brethren" and could only be discharged "through the medium of the children" and "education must be given the foremost place."" ...

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It is noted that the cultural orientation of the ethnic group consumers has helped to establish and maintain, through vendor loyalty, plenty of small retailers supported by an inefficient, multi-tired distribution networks. ...

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Most contemporary foraging groups, such as the !Kung and other Bushman tribes, are viewed as a "primitive- people. Some have even gone as far to say that they are "the last representatives of the Stone Age."" While it is true that these people have the most similar culture to what we believe primiti...

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American Native Family Therapy Introduction "Ethnicity is deeply tied to the family, through which it is transmitted. The two concepts are so intertwined that it is hard to study one without the other- (McGoldrick, et al. 1982). The view of culture, while not specifically related to a group's e...

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As an organization, it encompasses the key dynamics of larger Australian society in a way that can be relatively easily studied, given the small size and clear boundaries of a team compared to the nation as a whole. ... Structure In terms of the two most basic types of organizational structure (that is, vertical or horizontal), the structure created by the AFL for its teams places Essendon within the category of a primarily horizontal structures. ...

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Introduction Australia is one of the most culturally and linguistically diverse nations in the world with over 6 million Australian residents born overseas, 25% of the population with a language background other than English and over 75% identifying with an ancestry other than 'Australian'. (ABS, 2011) This paper will examine the issue of cultural diversity in Australian schools and assess government policy which addresses multiculturalism and its impact on students' educational experience and outcomes. To begin with this paper will outline the key points raised by Julie McLeo...

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In the United States there are many people who know how to speak different languages because they emigrated from different countries. Language is the basis of any culture, so if you take away the language you take away the culture. It is this loss of language that has taken today's generations from ...

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Immigration: Mass Media Influences on the General American Population The mass media industry has influentially shaped American society's behavior on immigration into a strict systematic view that immigration is a necessary tool needed to strengthen the economy, stabilize cultural diversity, and expand collective intelligence. Immigration has always been a major topic for discussion for people interested in national and international affair of the United States since the founding of the nation. Immigration has many influences on the United States since it is a social necessity for economi...

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We hear almost everyday about ethnic groups, minority groups and racism on the news. We hear people call themselves African American, German American, Asian American, and any number of other country slash American. People say it helps them identify with their roots and their culture. I suppose I cou...

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Cultural Relativism Vs Universal Children's Rights Even though most moral codes are linked to cultural & society, does not mean we have to accept cultural relativism when it comes to child abuse in any form. We cannot deny that cultural differences are real and are important in analyzing and j...

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