Cloudstreet illustrates the role of culture in making people feel psychologically and emotionally at home. ... Through the use of minor characters, Winton represents in depth the broader Suburban Perth culture and examines its impact on the character's perspectives of home. ... " The girls were miserable and "cried every night for their homes and families.... Quick can only feel at home in himself when he ultimately embraces this culture. ... However, over time Rose comes to the conclusion that Cloudstreet is indeed her home and that it is this culture that gives her life mea...

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Adjusting to a new culture can be hard. ... Let's go home." ... Cardiff is home. ... You must adjust as soon as you can, my dear. ... It can be hard to integrate into a new society and to make it feel like home. ...

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This can lead to pupils taking more of an interest in some lessons as they may be more familiar with things and will understand their topics better. On the other hand, many sociologists argue that ethnic differences in achievement can be best explained by factors outside the school (external factors). ... It could be that traditions are keeping children home instead of being in school, or traditions which mean that diet is inadequate which can also lead to health problems and hence missing out on school time. ... Another idea was that families who do not speak English at home were also seen ...

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Organisations can choose to enter the global market place in a number of different ways. ... Advantages of this view are that organisations will have simple structures and managers can exercise closer control. ... Local managers are likely to be more committed and have higher morale than managers imported from the home country. ... It managers them from one base located in the home nation. ... Going international Stage 1: Passive response - export to overseas nations from home country. ...

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We should not take away what little they can have at that certain time in life. I believe an educated person who lives in the US can be one of the most stubborn and ignorant people ever. ... We can pretty much marry who we want. ... Mothers usually did not work in the work force but worked at home as a homemaker. ... Having a nice car or home is better than being in debt for the rest of their lives. ...

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For instance, if you see a group Asian men you can bet your bottom dollar that they are Martial Art Experts (Romeo Must Die). ... For instance, if you see a group Asian men you can bet your bottom dollar that they are Martial Art Experts (Romeo Must Die). ... For instance, if you see a group Asian men you can bet your bottom dollar that they are Martial Art Experts (Romeo Must Die). ... For instance, if you see a group Asian men you can bet your bottom dollar that they are Martial Art Experts (Romeo Must Die). ... For instance, if you see a group Asian men you can bet your bottom dollar that t...

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Due to the complex and abstract nature of the concept of belonging, a true sense of belonging can be found in different circumstances for a variety of people. ... Their home is the site of numerous, "heated discussions and embracing gestures," a testament to the liveliness and friendliness present in the house. Conversely, relationships that do not fit the conventional model of this kind of connection, and thus result in negative outcomes for individuals, can ultimately lead to a true sense of not belonging, notions of isolation, and disaffection. ... The home is a reflection of the...

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I envied my friends who remained in one place having a place called "home". ... Firstly, I want to see the world, and I believe, only by living in a poor country, can I truly see culture. A rich epicure can basically get the same thing everywhere, caviar in America, caviar in France; what is the difference? ... Although I was envious of those who had a place called "home," now, I am proud to be multicultural. My "home" is any place with memories of unique experiences whether that is Korea, America, or Holland. ...

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The process of globalization can be very fast, or progressively slow. Many factors can contribute to globalization and its effect on a country over time. ... Barbarians were now able to communicate with others far from home and keep up to date with things going on around the world. ... With the advances in technology and media, fellow Bhajan's could remain in contact while overseas and easily return home with goods as well as new technological ideas, and advances. ... Men could go off to work for months at a time, and return home to their families with their earnings. ...

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If an American child is born and raised in Africa with a home life focused on African values and culture than they will have values commonly seen in African cultures rather than those seen in American cultures. I also believe that if a child is born and raised in America but have a home life consistent in the values of a different culture they will then have whichever values those were. ... I can compare my children to a typical America child and see many differences. ... I believe these differences have strengthened my children, they have strong value in themselves, they know they can turn to...

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Before, traveling just meant getting out of school and bringing nice souvenirs home for friends. ... Comparing different cultures and experiencing different people can make you grow as a person. ... It can be about uncovering someone's roots. ... Seeing the look on their faces when they saw their childhood home made me recognize the sacrifices they had to make. ... One of the beauties of traveling is you can explore, and almost live like a native to that country, but then you can come home to a lifestyle with which you are familiar. ...

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This can be a great opportunity to learn about other cultures without having to leave our doorsteps. ... Definitely, social status can hurt women as well. ... Hispanic American women who live in decaying, poor quality homes in ghettos or poor communities are forced to find ways to escape reality. Many choose prostitution as a way of raising enough money to leave their unhealthy habitats; others search for a husband to take them far away from home. ... Better-educated women can communicate and be better informed of the world, giving them the ability to increase their participation in soc...

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By sending their product overseas, companies can reach untapped markets and generate new revenue for themselves. ... This would force places such as Hawaii whom can grow pineapples to increase their production of pineapples. Not only would this generate more revenue for the economy, it would cause an increase in jobs in their home. ... For example, large US companies can pay Africans low amounts of money to get ivory that can be sold for very expensive prices at home. ... Also, countries can spread their culture through globalization. ...

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These bonds can range from all types of things. ... Afterward, family and friends may head to a restaurant, church hall or private home for what is customarily called a "mercy meal"". ... Thus, if the deceased is a young adult the body cannot be brought home, so in this case is left in a funeral parlor. ... The coffin is placed on its own stand either in the house, if the person has died at home, or in the courtyard outside the house, if the person died away from home. ... Although culture has a lot to do with customs and traditions it can also be argued that culture can also include knowledge...

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The Middle region's homes were plain and simple. Mainly built of stone and had many windows to let the light of God in their homes. ... The homes consisted of Plantation Manors and Worker Shack's. ... Big houses equal more wealth while smaller homes mean middle or lower class individuals. ... Also today's shelters, just like the colonial Southern region back then, are still about what the person can afford. ...

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Symbol Symbols can be gestures, signs, objects, signals, and words that help people understand the world. ... (World Atlas) It is a symbol of my home town and all that I believe in. ... (Farooq, 2012) For example, as a child I was only permitted to speak my native language "Spanish" in the home and in school I had to speak in English in order to communicate with my classmates and teacher but when I returned home; it was back to speaking "Spanish" again. ... (Hanover-Park, 2012) Although, norms can change constantly; they can differ widely among societies, and they can ...

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It can either create a feeling of warmth and home or it can do the polar opposite and raise the idea of loneliness and the feeling of being outcast. ... The idea of belonging doesn't just have to be an idea, anyone can belong if they truly try. Aspects of belonging can be seen throughout the poetry of Peter Skrzynecki, particularly in 'Feliks Skrzynecki' and 'Migrant Hostel' as well as 'The Breakfast Club' directed by John Hughes. ... Similar to the ideals of belonging explored Peter Skrzynecki's poem 'Feliks Skrzynecki' they can also be s...

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It is a glimpse into the life of an elder African-American woman referred to as "Mama " as she is visited by her eldest daughter, "Dee " who has come home to visit. Dee returns to her mother's humble home troubled by what she sees as a history of racial oppression against her family, and details to her mother her new found "African " heritage. ... The churn and the dasher are significant to Mama who can remember even the, "tree that grew in the yard where Big Dee and Stash had lived " which the dasher had been whittled from (495). ... Mama understands that, while it is true that Maggie wi...

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In canoes and rafts they travelled across dangerous seas from their homes in Southeast Asia to the North of Australia. ... It was in 1788 that England needed a place far from home where unwanted convicts could be dumped, that Europeans settled in Australia. ... But multiculturalism can create some problems in a society with a large population such as Australia's. ... These implications can evolve positive outcomes for a society, as well as problems that lead to conflict and other serious complications. ... Because these people can then start their own businesses which creates more jobs ...

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There can, however, be huge drawbacks to tourism, such as pollution, litter, vandalism, etc. ... Home to rare specimens such as the Maritime Ringlet Butterfly, the beautiful Reserve has long been a point of pride for the city and its people. ... With increased traffic in the trails, you can be sure of two things: an increase in litter/pollution, and a decrease in local wildlife sightings. Although the point is home to a plethora of wild animals and insects, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that more people in the trails means more litter, and less animals. ... As a city w...

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How can you feel fulfilled when you only know the typical American way of life? ... I do not see how anyone can live their life without seeing how other places live, what differences there are from American culture to other cultures, and truly experience a different way of life. ... Human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind. That is, only through exploring new things can one open their mind to new ideas. Although some people may be afraid to travel so far away from home, it is worth it in the end. ...

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Australians speak more than 100 languages other than English in the homes, streets, schools, shops and workplaces of our nation. 4% of children use a second language at home. ... Australia will always be made up of a nation with hundreds of different cultures and if we work together we can sort out Australia's minor problems and then we can live as a free individual but Multiculturalised nation. ... How you can simply walk through a shopping centre and pass thousands and thousands of people all with different colour of skins. ...

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The ability to adapt to new environments can allow them to form strong connections and relationships with others. ... The parent's attachment to the garden is conveyed through the simile "tendered roses and camellias like adopted children " which compares the positive quality of their home life to the humdrum" nature of their work, the colloquial language contrasting their lack of interest at work to their devotion at home. ... Keating urges society to acknowledge the Indigenous culture and enrich their experience of belonging by questioning "can we find just solutions to...the people to ...

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It is let into people's homes through music, clothes and television. Arnold symbolizes pop culture, but he also symbolizes the evil that can come along with it. ... She lied to her parents about where she was going and deceived them by changing clothes after she left their home. ... The information given about Arnold Friend in the dialogue and setting, paints a perfect picture of how unsuspecting teens can be sucked in to terrible situations at any moment. ...

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Marlow sees heads lined up in the window sill of Kurtz's home. ... Kurtz is not the man he once was, but a true product of his environment, becoming a native in lifestyle yet holding onto ideals of a previous life thus creating a paradox of a man who few can discern completely. ....

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