By: Paul R Turner | 2010-04-04 | International studies Very few countries that share borders also share as much in common culturally as do Canada and the United States of America. The most obvious cultural common ground between the two countries is our use of the English language, although many parts of Canada also rely on French as the main form of communication. But our common traits run much deeper than just language, and in many cases Canadian influences on American culture are just as profound as the other way around. read more
By: Siamak Monjezi PhD | 2011-05-20 | Health & Fitness This article explores the history of hula hoop invention and evaluates its influence in the American pop culture since 1958 to the present time. Hula Hoop is viewed as a socio-cultural phenomenon for having deep influence in the way many people (children and adults alike) play for fun, dance, do physical exercises, or meditate to approach harmony, peace, and wellbeing in life. read more
By: Zachary Parker | 2010-03-27 | News and society American pop culture has taken advantage of postmodernity to appropriate cultural elements from abroad and living within. In doing so, American pop culture reads into the foreign culture's original intent and meaning, and "derive their own meanings and feelings from...images, activities." This ethno-analysis results in an infusion of indigenized, modified expression that poorly reflects the originator's intent, meaning or use. read more
By: Michael Bresciani | 2010-04-04 | Politics The simple answer to whether pop culture, trends and morality influence the outcome of an election is, yes! This raises other questions like why and how; that is not so simple to answer. read more
By: kayla | 2011-06-18 | Music If you were born in the 1970s or 1980s, you may think about things from your childhood which are now a part of 80s pop culture. read more
By: Casper He | 2010-06-29 | Reference & Education Nowadays, people are worry about the fact that the number of population is increasing more and more, and the education under the influence of traditional culture also. read more
By: Natasha Fatale | 2010-04-01 | Destinations There is a lot of Native American influence in the Sedona area. Their culture is rich and goes back for centuries. All you have to do is walk down the streets of beautiful Sedona and you will see and feel the rich tribal ethnicity that traces back to the Native Americans. read more
By: Penelope Morgan | 2010-05-17 | Fashion The biggest style to come out of the 20th century is perhaps Western boots. It has become almost an American symbol and an American culture. People can see Western boots everywhere, from literature high and pop, music, movies and all other forms of culture. read more
By: George Baxter | 2010-03-29 | Photography Jasper Johns is currently one of the leading figures in American contemporary art. One of his works achieved the accolade of being sold for the greatest amount for an artwork by a living artist. His paintings, sculptures and printmaking images push the boundaries of modern art. read more
By: Gary Klungreseth | 2010-11-12 | Arts & Entertainment Pop art is as popular today as it was in the 1950's when it was first established. The pop art culture has many great people who contributed their own style and flair to help make it what is it today. One of the greats of the pop art culture and era was Andy Warhol. read more
By: Ken | 2012-03-22 | History Haitian culture is one of the appealing cultures in the world. It is a blend of traditional western, Latin American, and spiced up with African culture. The name Haiti is used to refer to "mountainous country" and is derived from Taino Indians who were living in this island before Europeans established their authority. The name was adopted after independence in 1804 by military generals who had won the independence and majority of who were formers slaves. read more
By: MiguelCarlos | 2011-04-04 | Hobbies Taylor Swift is a popular country pop singer whose new country songs releases are loved by kids and adults alike. read more
By: Alice Ken | 2012-03-23 | Reference & Education Haitian culture is one of the appealing cultures in the world. It is a blend of traditional western, Latin American, and spiced up with African culture. The name Haiti is used to refer to “mountainous country” and is derived from Taino Indians who were living in this island before Europeans established their authority. The name was adopted after independence in 1804 by military generals who read more
By: Sowmya Somaiah | 2012-04-16 | Entrepreneurs Knowing the exact definition of globalization can be very difficult, it varies depending upon the circumstance and on the individual who is referring it. However, there are quite a few definitions that are worth considering. Guy Brainbant, for instance has stated that globalization is not merely an initiation of world trade, evolution of innovative ways of communication, migrations in ideas, popul read more
By: Asta Ciowy | 2011-04-21 | Reference & Education Other developments that have taken place since the board''s found. ing have had an impact on its progress. For example, the Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium has worked to impro... read more