Korean culture, like many cultures, is often confused with the western world.In fact, its origins are in Korea and its traditions are often considered Western.But its origins and traditions can also be traced back to the east.For the last half century, many Korean families have maintained a strong cultural identity.They have been known to visit […]
By Jennifer Ziegler, SydneyNowThe news that a cafe in Melbourne was hosting a cultural event that included a “rape culture” event is having a significant impact on Australian society.The Australian Coffee Association is calling for an inquiry into the event, which took place last week in the suburb of Bentleigh, to be investigated and to […]
In the days leading up to the Mayan calendar’s official debut, cultural critic Jonathan Chait argued that it would be “inevitable” that Americans would look back on the calendar and wonder what was really going on.“In the context of the coming years, if the calendar is not a celebration of American culture, then what’s the […]
The phrase “cultural shock” is often used as a synonym for cultural bias.The term has been used to describe a situation where the perception that an entire group of people is not representative of the larger population is so great that it can lead to ostracism and prejudice.The phenomenon can be seen in many ways, […]
