Japan is a country without a truly native religion. ... The country is run through the Confucius and Taoist theories and the Folk Traditions are most visible in village celebrations and the new traditions that have sprung up in the few previous centuries. ... These books helped me form several ideas about the factor that the traditions of Japan play in the lives of the women who live in the country. ... Shinto is also mainly seen in the country as something anyone, even a person who is not from Japan, can understand and participate in. ... One of these women actually ruled the country in t...

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Bhutan is a small landlord country nestled in between China in the north and India in the south.The nation is well known to the rest of the world due to the philosophy of Gross National Happiness which was introduced by His Majesty the 4th Druk Gyalpo King Jigme Singye Wangchuck in the year 1972 with renowned phrase "Gross National Happiness is more important than Gross Domestic Product. " The philosophy focuses on the conservation of environment and preservation of its culture. ... The gender inequality in Bhutan is has not reached that far in comparison to Muslim country but that doesn'...

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Minutes from the cabinet meeting read: It appears to be quite clear that a divorce between your Highness and the Princess of Wales never could be accomplished by arrangement, nor obtained except upon proof of adultery, to be substantiated by evidence before some tribunal in this country This "evidence" would be delivered to the House of Lords sealed in a green bag. ... An Epicure have his own wife in his arms? ...

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One of the people who got caught in the blast turned out to be Amin Jaafari's wife. ... No child is safe if it has no country. ... As soon as the protagonist reads this letter, he is shocked that all the accusations against his wife are true, resulting in his identity deteriorating as his expectations for his wife continue to break. ... His wife, Sihem, leaves the him a letter which forces Amin to accept this accusation. ... Amin comes to a conclusion that he knows his wife committed this crime, but why? ...

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In 1921 married his first wife and moved to Paris. ... The Italian soldiers in "In Another Country- are the heroes because they were not afraid to die. ... Francis Macomber was a wealthy American on a safari with his beautiful, unloving wife, Margot. ... This is similar to how he ignores his wife's cheating habits instead of confronting her. ... That is a theme for "In Another Country-. ...

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Meryl Frost first said this in 1945 about his wife. ... It is not the first quote in which a husband gives credit to his wife for making him a better man; a better person. ... Martha Washington is an example of a wife who stands by her man; literally. ... It was through these dinners that she met Abigail Adams, the wife of John Adams, who would become the second president. ... John Adams frequently sought the advice of his wife on many matters, and their letters are filled with intellectual discussions on government and politics. ...

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The first time the well type scene appears is when Abraham sends a servant back to his own country to find a wife for his son Isaac and that servant meets Rebekah at a well. ... In this speech to his servant, Abraham invokes the importance of the preservation of bloodlines: "you will not get a wife for my son from the daughters of the Canaanites, among whom I live, but will go to my country and to my kindred and get a wife for my son Isaac'" (Genesis 24:3-4). ... Isaac's wife must be of Abraham's family so that Isaac's children through that wife will be able to inherit the ...

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A Cross Cultural Perspective of polygyny As an institution, polygyny, the social arrangement that permits a man to have more than one wife at the same time, exists in all parts of the world. ... It is always in fact the repetition of marriage contract, entered individually with each wife, establishing an individual relationship between the man and each of his consorts (Benson 1971). Where each wife has her separate household and the husband visits them in turn, polygynous marriage resembles very closely a temporarily interrupted monogamy. ... In many cases, the first wife takes the initiativ...

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Wherever we were in the world, he made us feel proud to be Canadians; proud to have the immense privilege of being part of this beautiful and great country... ... (Chrétien 181) Sterling Lyon, Premier of Manitoba said, "If you do that, you're going to tear the country apart."" Trudeau responded with one of the most captivating quotes in Canadian history: If the country is going to be torn apart because we bring back from Britain our own Constitution after 115 years of Confederation, and because we have asked for a Canadian Charter of Rights [and Freedoms], then the coun...

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His father died shortly after his wife, and Poe was taken to live with John and Frances Allan in Great Britain. ... He was madly in love with his wife, and he started to become widely recognized as a poet and short story writer. ... When Poe finally gained control over his work, he toured the country reading it, and began his nationwide fame. ... His next famous poem, "Annabel Lee," was then written in the remembrance of his beloved wife. ... This poem comes straight from Poe's life and the lost he felt when his beloved wife Virginia died. ...

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The African Slave Trade I. Background a. Early history of European trade with Africa b. The beginning of the Salve Trade II. Middle Passage c. Living arrangements d. Death II. Slaves in the New World a. The marketing of slaves b. Treatment of slaves (corporal punishmen...

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Mostly, though, rock music represented a merger between white country and black blues. ... Country music was music that entire communities listened to, linking each member to the group. Marcus writes: The songs of country music, and most deeply, its even, narrow sound, had to subject the children to the heartbreak of their parents: the father who couldn't feed his family, the wife who lost her husband to a honky-tonk angel or a bottle, the family that lost everything to a suicide or a farm spinning off into one more bad year. ... (Marcus, 21) Like country, blues never found ...

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Beowulf, the good heroic figure battles three evil monsters, Grendel, the troll wife, and the dragon. ... He heroically battled Grendel and the troll wife out of charity to ride the country of evil. ... For instance, Constance is forced to marry a Muslim king who converts his country to Christianity. ... Grendel and the troll-wife both exhibit superhuman powers. ... "The Wife of Baths tale" is also one of adventure. ...

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I will look at these countries and make not only a comparison based on cultures, but also comparisons from a business perspective. ... Under one roof it is not uncommon for a husband, wife and also the mother and father of the husband or wife to all be living together. ... Polygamy was legal in Vietnam until 1959; at that point only the first wife a man took was then considered his wife, all others were dissolved. ... Unlike the research I found from other countries there is no emphasis on eco- friendly or environmental practices. ... I could not find any diversity statements withi...

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Every step, every action and even every piece of utensil used in the whole work of wedding ceremony in which the families involved attach great importance to are so closely related to social customs, economic development and cultural evolution of the country. ...

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Vietnam, where I was born and raised, is a country rich in resources and it is inundated with tradition. ... (Dating in Vietnam 1) Dating in Vietnam is a little more complicated than in most Western countries. ... Women that are raised in the country in Vietnam are a little different than those that are raised in the city. ... As in other Asian countries it is an accepted form of male entertainment. ... Another distinguished difference between the two countries is, of course, the wedding. ...

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Within a country so far from the modern world, people live strictly by religion and tradition, by following their castes. ... Minor taxation was given to them but the people did have to do forced labor for the country once or twice a month. ... She considered it part of their culture to eat the meat there, so it was alright to be in that country and follow their culture. ...

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These words cause him to become set on a path to prove his manliness to his wife. ... This shows that Macbeth was easily affected by the words of his wife when she insulted his masculinity. ... After murdering King Duncan, his wife tells him to wash away the blood from his hands and exits. ... Macbeth has finally reached the level of 'manhood' that his wife, Lady Macbeth indoctrinated into his mind. ... By saying this, Macbeth implies that his wife, a woman, should not be concerned about such matters. ...

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He and his wife worked menial jobs in order to pay their bills. ... He and his wife Maryann finally divorced in 1983. ... His wife tells the narrator that Robert and his wife, Beulah, were inseparable. ... According to his wife, he has no friends. ... Her marriage deteriorated as she traveled around the country with her husband, and through her subsequent suicide attempt, separation and divorce, she and the blind man kept in touch. ...

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He believed it would give him a purpose in life, living to die for his country. ... The waiter desperately uses his relationship with his wife as his truth, or reason for living: "I have a wife waiting in bed for me" (200). ... It is suggested that at one time the old man had a valid existence that he created for himself and did very well: "He has plenty of money" (199), "He had a wife once too" (200). Now, however, he has no wife, has no job and has even lost his hearing. ... This reveals everything is nothing to the old man; though he has money now (everything) he has lost his wife (nothing)...

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It could be argued that there are other factors behind the reason why the rate of gender inequality has been high in Middle Eastern countries. ... Some may think it is alright for the man to be "wrongful" towards his wife, and treat her ill but what God says according to Barlas (2002:14); "God" never does any zulm to anybody and to do"zulm" and if God does not do zulm ; in that case God's "people" cannot do zulm either. ... The reason behind this is also cultural, since in middle eastern countries; sons stay with their families and support them e...

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Rome, the national capital, is located in the center of the country. ... The southern part of Italy is hot and dry, while the northern tip of the country is much cooler. Most of the country is covered by mountains, but some areas have coastal lowlands and plains. ... In some cases, a wife, daughter or sister may work in the firm. ... There are still many Italian men who prefer a wife who does not present a great social or intellectual challenge, and marriage to a younger woman makes it easier to establish this kind of relationship. ...

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As a junior, Thurgood met and eventually married his first wife Vivian Buster Burey, after graduation Thurgood went to the prominent Howard Law School in Washington D.C. ... Then in February 1955 Thurgood's wife Vivan became very ill from cancer, and she eventually died. ... Thurgood then met and eventually married his second wife Cecilia Suyat. ... During Thurgood's junior year, he met and eventually married his first wife Vivian Buster Burey. ... Howard Law School was the country's first black law school. ...

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WSMV reporter Jeremy Finley, reporting from Nashville, TN investigated a case in particular where a Soldier returning from two combat tours to Iraq killed his wife and himself. ... The mother of the wife stated, "I don't believe did this it was him. ... The United States military, Veteran Affairs, and other government agencies should provide better care for Soldiers with PTSD because they have served our country with great honor through selfless service, it decreases the potential of suicide, and it's essential for the well-being of their families. ... Soldiers did not wait w...

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He was a young man that they was as holding the torch for this country. ... As his motorcade proceeded down Elm Street, Governor Connally's wife said, "You can't say that Dallas isn't friendly to you today Mr. ... Oswald also met his future wife, Marina. ... During this time, Oswald's wife Marina returned to Dallas to live with Ruth Paine, a close family friend. ...

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