Do you view Sharia law as dangerous, outdated, and full of human rights violations? Now, let’s do a complete 180 and consider this: are nudists immoral exhibitionists? These are some extreme examples, but if you have an elaborate and spirited answer to either of these questions, then we really need to talk about cultural relativism. […]
Today, we are going to discuss the issue of xenophobia. We will cover what it is, how to recognize it, and whether it is something that can be resolved, given enough time. Welcome to Xenophobia 101. What Is It? Xenophobia is a combination of two Greek words: xenos, meaning foreign, and phobia, meaning fear. So, […]
The government shutdown left a lot of government workers furloughed without pay for way longer than it was necessary. The President of the United States, Donald Trump, has been toying with the idea of doing it again if he doesn’t get the money for his border wall. In other words, if your work depends on […]
Let’s talk about Italy for a second. Italy is one of those countries where there are very few minorities. Maybe it is because of the Italian economy, maybe the natives looked at potential immigrants and made them an offer they couldn’t refuse – who knows. Anyway, here is what we know about ethnicities in Italy. […]
You may have encountered debates regarding the effects globalization has on the cultures of the world. Some praise it, while others fear and reject it. Is globalization a progressive movement, or is it something that will be the downfall of humankind? Types of Globalization As globalization and its effects have been studies over and over […]
The US is still widely considered to be the Promised Land. Others are just curious to experience the culture first-hand. One of the ways for students to go to the US is to try to find work. This isn’t as simple as it sounds – while there are opportunities to find employment, there are also […]
The internet has given us more employment opportunities than we ever thought possible before. People in developing countries with a high unemployment rate are now able to provide for their families, and the job market keeps growing. Still, does this mean that there are no unfair hurdles on the way to a job? Are some […]
Some people tend to confuse terms like race, nationality, religion, and ethnicity, putting them all together. While there is some overlapping and people of certain ethnic groups tend to practice certain customs and live in certain areas, the issue of ethnicity is more complex than just that. Let’s dive in. What is Ethnicity? It is […]
Have you ever come across the term “melting pot”? It basically means that there are people of various cultures all in one place, and they are so closely intertwined that they develop a common culture. The opposite is also true – people of one culture developing so many subcultures that they grow new identities. No […]
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