...culture or nontraditional. A traditional culture is influenced by traditions, rules, symbols, and principles. Such influences in a traditional culture are rooted in past influences. Nontraditional cultures are often referred to as modern and are often influential through principles, ideas, and practices (Shiraev & Levy, 2010). To understand the difference between a traditional and nontraditional this paper examines a culture in each classification. The Amish culture consists of values, beliefs, and behaviors that are traditional whereas the American culture is influenced by values, beliefs, and behaviors that are nontraditional. Cultural influences are important to perception and actions taken on a daily basis. Differences Between Values of the Amish and American Culture The main difference between the Amish culture and American culture is individualism. America is steeped in an individualist society. Americans take pride in our churches, our children, and our jobs. Whenever there is an achievement, we are taught to seek pride in that achievement. The Amish work together as a community, and are mainly agricultural. Even in dress the Amish are communal. The status is shown through dress, such as marital status and church commitment (O’Neil, 1997). While American’s are plugged into technology to make life easier, the Amish value hard work, and a simpler way of life. The Amish view labor as part of a sacrament to God, and all Amish are born into a strong work ethic. They believe...
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...Modernization occurs when a society whose structure and purpose was based off of farming and agriculture is faced with a complete or radical change. This changeover takes what once was a simple farming and agricultural community and turns it into an unspiritual, metropolitan and industrialized society. The implementation of new changes and ways required for survival cause traditions to be lost. This paper will examine how modernization has manifested itself in society within the United States, if modernization is likely to continue within the United States or become a world-wide trend. Additionally, this paper will also discuss the consequences of modernization along with advice of the certain and uncertain aspects and perceptions of modernization. Modernization takes place at a gradual rate first with industrialization, then societal changes which cause urbanization and reconstruction of populations. A person often uses the word modernization to convey an image of the progression from a society that was once common to this abreast Western civilization. German sociologist Ferdinand Tönnies’ theory of Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft explains that “Industrial Revolution weakened the social fabric of family and tradition by introducing a businesslike emphasis on facts, efficiency, and money” (Macionis, 2006). The theorist that best reflects my perceptions of modernization through similarities of observations and opinions is Ferdinand Tönnies’ who according to Macionis, viewed modernization...
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...Engaged Buddhism in Asia Pg. 379-381 People from the western world think of Buddhism as a religion where people take the time to look at one’s self but in modern Asia this is not so where the Buddhist liberation movement is working to achieve equality among people and to provide them with basic needs as much as it means taking the time to think about one’s self. This focus on one’s self is where things such as karma and ignorance is placed second to focus on things such as greed hatred and new methods of solving peace, poverty and injustice. This liberation is called mundane awakening and includes everyone from villages to nations. For liberation to be possible ten basic needs must be met according to George Bond. These are clean environment and water, clothes, healthy food, simple housing, health care, communication facilities, energy education and access to cultural and spiritual resources. Modern Buddhist liberation movements are using there organisational efforts to reform social and political conditions as they offer and practise new spiritual advise. As war and genocide of ethnic hatred and caste violence, and of economic gap and dreadful conditions figure prominently in engaged Buddhist writings as these are the new focus of the liberation movement. According to, Walpola Rahula “Buddhism is based on service to others” (pg. 380). He based his decision on the time when Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama as he spent his time giving practical advice to villagers...
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...Globalization “The standardization of world culture, with local popular or traditional forms driven out or dumbed down to make way for American television, American music, food, clothes and films, has been seen by many as the very heart of globalization”. This was stated by an American literary critic, Frederick Jamerson. Globalization is the process in which a company or organization expands internationally. Globalization is not new, for thousands of years, people and corporations have been buying and selling to each other in lands at great distances. Likewise, for centuries, people and corporations have invested in enterprises in other countries. This current wave of globalization has been driven by policies that have opened economies domestically and internationally. According to Stanford encyclopedia of philosophy, since the Second World War, and especially during the past two decades, many governments have adopted free-market economic systems, vastly increasing their own productive potential and creating new opportunities for international trade and investment. Governments also have negotiated dramatic reductions in barriers to commerce and have established international agreements to promote trade in goods, services, and investment. Taking advantage of new opportunities in foreign markets, corporations have built foreign factories and established production and marketing arrangements with foreign partners. A defining feature of globalization, therefore, is an international...
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...especially if I teach to an udder-secondary school. If I teach History or English, for example, I have to read many books to make my teaching lessons more interesting to my pupils. Thus, I can acquire more knowledge of the subjects that I teach than what I can learn from the class text books. It is indeed a fact that a teacher learns a lot from the class text books; but that is hardly enough to make the teacher's lessons interesting to pupils. A good teacher must therefore read many other books. Again, as a teacher, I have to speak well so that my pupils will be able to understand my instructions well. In this way I can improve my powers of expression. Even my pronunciation of words will improve to great extent. Further, as a teacher, I shall have enough leisure to read and prepare for various examinations. It is possible today to sit for many important examinations by studying entirely at home. Thus, I can acquire important qualifications. Finally, as a teacher I will be respected as an educated person. People will assume that I have certain qualifications and show their regard for me and the opinions that I express. Thus, I shall be able to live a happy life. Topic 2: It is better for children to grow up in the countryside than in a big city. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion Model Answer Some people believe that it is better for children to grow up in...
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...explain to the current generation how people in the past dealt with their problems, the good and the bad. It is to be hoped that by doing so we might (re)learn some lesson or at least will avoid the same pitfalls our ancestors discovered the hard way. One area in which a number of strong comparisons may be made might surprise us. A number of historical similarities present themselves between the arguments antebellum slaveholders used to support slavery and those used to support the modern abortion rights movement. At its most basic level, African chattel slavery involved one section of the population declaring other portions of that same population non-persons in order to protect the dominant side’s perceived rights and to reap economic gain, public benefit, and convenience. In doing so, the slaveholders claimed as a civil right the ability to perpetrate a moral wrong on someone who was not in a position to complain. This, of course, is nothing more or less than the essence of the “Pro Choice” movement. Arguments in favor of abortion and slavery are nearly identical, revolving around several similar premises: 4.Each person’s “right” to choose to do what he or she would with a life that had been arbitrarily defined as property—slaves or in utero children. 5.The economic and quality of life benefits both systems offered the rest of the population—massive revenues brought in by slave agriculture or possible health care advances through stem cell research; protection...
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...their invention, people far and wide have become increasingly dependent on computers. Computers have found their way into just about every aspect of our lives, and in most cases, they make things easier for us [4] . They allow us to work from home, socialize with our friends and family who live too far away to visit, and they provide an ever-welcome stress relief when we come home from school or work and just want to have some fun. But as we increasingly rely on computers to get through the day, the question begs to be asked: have we become too dependent on computers? Despite the many benefits of computers, there are also a number of arguments against them, one of which is the negative effect some believe they are having on children's education. Illiteracy is a growing issue, and many say that computers are to blame. In the past few years, many teachers have taken to shuffling their students off to a computer to type out short, quick assignments that could easily be written out by hand. While this isn't much of an issue for older students, it is an issue for the younger students who are just learning to read and write. Regardless of how much we're coming to rely on computers, printing and handwriting are a necessary skill to have. But typing out assignments has an effect on more than just the ability to print4. It can also negatively impact their spelling and grammar. While most programs now have spell- and grammar-check, they are not infallible; they cannot differentiate...
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...Racing with the Machines In the modern world, technology is rapidly taking over most aspects of our lives. It has completely revolutionized the way we live. We cannot go a single day without televisions, refrigerators, microwaves, and computers. Some people jokingly say that smartphones are now an integral part of our bodies. Should we question the revolutionary changes that technology is bringing to our world or should we sheepishly accept the impact they have on our lives? This question usually elicits conflicting responses. Many people believe that the ubiquitous presence of technology around us is negatively impacting our lives by making us too dependent on it. Those people are afraid that machines will eventually take over the world,...
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...Table of Contents 1.INTRODUCTION 1 2. IMPACTS OF THE MOBILE PHONE ON SOCIETY 2 2.1 Impacts on Society in The Past 2 2.2 Positive Impacts on Society in The Present 3 2.3 Negative Impacts on Society in The Present 5 2.4 Positive Impacts on Society in The Future 7 2.5 Negative Impacts on Society in The Future 8 3. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF CELLPHONES 12 3.1 Lifecycle of the Cellphones 12 3.2 Cellphone Accessories 14 3.3 Energy Consumption in Internet Applications 16 4. IMPACTS OF THE MOBILE PHONE ON HUMAN HEALTH 19 4.1 Positive Impacts on Human Health in The Past 19 4.2 Negative Impacts on Human Health in the Past 19 4.3 Positive Impacts on Human Health in the Present 20 4.4 Negative Impacts on Human Health in the Present 23 4.5 Positive Impacts on Human Health in the Future 26 4.6 Negative Impacts on Human Health in the Future 27 5. CONCLUSION 28 Works Cited 29 1.INTRODUCTION Mobile phones are spreading around the world faster than prior communication technologies including the television and the internet [1]. They have been adopted faster than any other technology ever introduced to human history [2]. According to the International Communication Union (ITU), from 2005 and 2009, the number of mobile phone subscribers doubled going from 34 subscribers for every 100 inhabitants to 68, respectively. Subscriptions continue to rise questions are raised, it is important to explore the society which consumes such a technology [3]. Mobile phones went from being...
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...The purpose of this literature review is to narrow my research as it relates to the overall health and well-being of Stó:lō communities, with intent to contribute to the literature and discourses around the importance of integrating Stó:lō Medicine and decolonization into the framework of Aboriginal Healthcare Policy as a means of preventative healthcare. Aboriginal health policy in Canada is a constantly evolving, diversifying and adapting to the needs of Aboriginal People. Additionally, the growth of the country has pushed policy to become more integrated with traditional Indigenous Medicines, and more understanding of the benefits of returning to traditional practices. Although there have been significant contributions to improving the relationship...
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...Recent trends in information system Introduction The advancement of technologies in business is changing the world of work. Businesses find they must incorporate many of the new technological procedures, processes, policies, hardware, and software into their environment to remain competitive. The impact from these technological advances on how work is performed affects the workforce far differently now than what has been seen over the past 25 years. One of the greatest impacts has been on the workers themselves, and the challenge of training and preparing to remain abreast in today’s workforce is tremendous. This challenge, which is facing today’s workers, is something educators cannot afford to ignore. Technology has created a revolution in today’s educational environment, and this change in education makes teaching more rewarding and far more challenging (Bryant, 2001). Recent Information Technology Trends Future Information Technology Trends : There's no denying that we are in a worldwide downturn. Governments are in debt; jobs are being cut; houses are being repossessed and people pain because it. However, there is a way to plan for the declining eminent and that is through IT guidance. If you are like most people, the last thing on your opinion is paying for tuition, especially in a specialty as baffling as information technology. However, IT education may be your label out of the slump and into a fulfilling and stable career. Here's why : Universality...
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...A.E.is examined. Also a background of traditional or past agricultural ways and tools are related to understand the practices farmers must put up with to be able to get their needs from their agricultural endeavors. This research concentrates on the agricultural methods which have been developed by the government. The advancement of agricultural methods has led to higher production in the U.A.E The United Arab Emirates...
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...program. In order for a country to become a developed nation, it would involve a modern infrastructure, (both physical and institutional), and a move away from low value added sectors such as agriculture and natural resource extraction. Developed countries usually have economic systems based on continuous self-sustaining economic growth and high standards of living unlike that of a developing country. Policies that make an economy open to trade and investment with the rest of the world are needed to sustain economic growth, especially for developing nations. No country in recent decades has achieved economic success in terms of significant increases in living standards for its people, without being opened to the rest of the world. In contrast, trade opening, (along with opening to foreign direct investment), has been an important element for economic success. Opening up their economies to the global economy has been essential in assisting many developing countries to develop comparative advantages in the manufacture of certain products. There is considerable evidence that more outward-orientated countries tend to grow faster than ones that are inward- looking. Countries that have opened their economies in recent years, including India, Vietnam, and Uganda, have experienced faster growth and more poverty reduction. On average, those developing countries that lowered tariffs grew more quickly than those that...
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...Fernando Pena Professor Frantz Craft English 1102 4 December 2012 Just Let Them Play As a father of four children whom either play or want to play sports, I often find myself asking the question if being involved in sports beneficial to children. Some believe that the risk is not worth the reward. Sports are very physical and can potentially cause harm to children and their bodies. Many parents and coaches put a lot of emphasis on winning, which can lower a child’s self-esteem if they do not win. It would be safe to say that there are several negative aspects to children playing sports, but past experience and research shows that the positives of children playing sports far outweigh those negative aspects. Sports can have a positive impact on a child’s life and can help them grow as an athlete and a person, and a child that plays sports can benefit mentally, physically, academically, and socially. Playing team sports can provide mental and emotional benefits for a child in many ways. Playing sports as a child can build mental and emotional capacity through improving self-esteem, introducing teamwork, and teaching a child to be unselfish. Growing up as a person who played sports as both a child and adult, I have experienced these mental and emotional benefits and understand the value in playing sports. My mother once told me that it does not matter what you do in life as long as you are good at it, and it brings joy into your life. This quote has always stuck with me...
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...well as the influence of society will provide insight to the cause as well as the solution to the obesity epidemic. Once examined the data will prove the argument presented at hand. The main contributors to obesity among adults but especially among youth are, environmental factors, lack of choosing nutritious meals, portion distortion and the factor that fuels all of these, advertising media. So what defines an individual as being obese? Childhood Obesity Action Coalition-OAC.( n.d.) states “A child is defined as “obese” if their body mass index-for-age (or BMI-for-age) percentile is greater than 95 percent. A child is defined as “overweight” if their BMI-for-age percentile is greater than 85 percent and less than 95 percent.” The body mass index is the number calculated from an individual’s weight and height. The percent of individuals with an obesity rate of 25.0 or higher has more than tripled from 56 percent in 1988 94 to 64...
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