Essays on World Cultures

Throughout time, art has inspired and been inspired. This is seen through many movements that have taken influence from cultures and art from other parts of the world. Western art in particular has been greatly influenced by Japanese painting and woodblock prints. The further development of trade between Asia and Europe allowed the convergence of...

Black people have impacted and shaped the communities, countries, and lives of people around them. African Americans have come to this country forcefully, being removed from their homelands in West Africa and made as slaves. Putting forth systems that will continue to oppress and keep black people in these positions. Continental Africans living in their...

No matter what someone’s ethnicity, language they speak or what colour their skin is, and even their life experiences, everyone that comes to the land of America can understand the idea of the American Dream. The concept of the American Dream is very common to many people in America: freedom and equality to all people,...

The population of Japan and China combined is one billion, five hundred, twelve million and eight hundred thousand. Surprisingly, the background of Japan is based on China’s background. China is also known as Zhong Guo– The Middle Kingdom. They chose this name for themselves because the Chinese used to believe China was in the middle...

When society recalls the words ‘Japanese culture’, the first image that pops into our mind is of the kimono. In reality, the historic roots and the philosophical branches of the Japanese culture and traditions spreads far deeper than we believe. The recognition of Japanese vogue began steadily after the Second World War. During the country’s...

There are many different cultures and languages around the world. For years America has claimed other forms of language besides English. Over the years America has become more diverse that the country can no longer ignore its multiple different languages and dialects within its society. One of those dialects being Black American English which is...

The effects of colonialism in the United States is a reality that many African Americans face in their respective post-colonial societies. There is a thought that colonialism, slavery and racism no longer exist, however it is the complete opposite. African Americans are constantly confronted with the hateful nature and prejudice held against them through recurring...

Globalisation is a leading topic of discussion for many countries and cultures around the world as fear of western cultural imperialism is becoming more prominent. Many people believe that their cultural identity is under threat from the increasing dominance of western powers in foreign countries. Through the trade of popular culture such as movies, television...

The Chinese people traditionally used patterns to express wishes. This is demonstrated on the Chinese traditional dress, the qipao where they used various patterns such as flowers and plants. Many used flowers as each flower had its own unique meaning. For instance, The chrysanthemum is a very popular flower and is portrayed not in just...

Tradition is the part of the community; it is the body together with our culture synthesized to create a better history as time flies. A tradition for me brings the community its uniqueness where our uniqueness will turn into the symbol of our fellowship. From my perspective, tradition distinguishes us from other nations, and even...