Pakistan a very large country with a very diverse culture, over the years Pakistan been it invaded by many different countries to include Arabs, Persians, Huns and many countries form the European Continent, which have influenced the culture of Pakistan. The culture in Pakistan resembles that of the western world in things such as movies, music as well as sports. Pakistani movie companies produce at least 40 films a year with movies concerning anything of India illegal, music is also very popular in Pakistan ranging from traditional Pakistani music and more recently music from parts of the western world. There are also wide variety of sports played in Pakistan the most popular being cricket, to go along with field hockey, polo, and football. Pakistan like many other countries in Asia has a very large heritage in things such as Art, the Ruins of Mohenjo-Daro, Axial the ancient city, and the Mosque of the Pearls, these are just a few of the sites that have been named UNSECO world heritage sites and are the pride of the cultural world of Pakistan. Through the generation, Pakistanis have had many numerous dances passed from one generation to another. Some of the more popular ones are hangar, attack which are tribal wedding dances which involves mimicking a warriors dance, giddha a humorous dance, and kikli where dancers snap their fingers and whirl about and luddi a dance to celebrate military victory but in more recent times one to celebrate sporting victories . Music much like dance has always been very popular in culture and much the same as dance music has many different versions throughout the country. Ghazal is a poem that the author puts to music; Qawwali is a form of devotional music located throughout the entire cou...
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...early 90,000 people and completely devastated North-west frontier. Much of the Northern part of the country is uninhabitable due to the high mountain ranges and extreme weather, but there are sparsely scattered settlements. The Safid mountain range forms a natural barrier with its neighbor Afghanistan many times it was used by many other countries to send invading armies to attack the southern portion of the country. Indus Plains is a very flat and fertile portion of the country covering nearly 200,000 square mile of the country, the heavy rainfall often occurs in the month of July and August and causes heavy flooding during this time of the year. Pakistan has the highest recorded temperature in history at 128.3 F as well as the highest recorded rainfall ever at 24 inches in just ten hours. There are also recorded droughts yearly in Pakistan as having monsoons.
Ethnography is a research method used to explore different cultures from a personal view. Many anthropologists have sought to use ethnography as their main study method because of its specificity and opportunity to get hands on. Those that participate in ethnographies are expected to accurately record detailed accounts of the society in which they are staying, but at the same time maintain a critical distance.
All around the world, there are thousands of cultures. Although they are different, every culture partakes in dance. Dancing is something known worldwide. Every culture has traditional cultural dancing they partake in. Mexico has many cultural dances. La danza del venado is one traditional dance from Northern Mexico. La danza del venado, is known as the deer dance.
Cultural studies examine relationships between different cultures and how personal experiences shape society. In America societal norms and ethnic traditions help shape differing views on body image. According to (Brennan, Lalonde, & Bain, 2010) Research has shown that white men are much more likely to diet and work out compared African American or Hispanic men. Hispanic men and African Americans are also concerned about their appearance and health but their cultural influences don’t put as much of an emphasis on it.
The Palestinian dance, also known as “Dabkeh”, is one of the most well-known dances in the worldwide. The Dabkeh is performed in many countries like Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan. Each country has different Dabkeh movements than the other. Also, there are different Dabkeh songs depending on the culture and the traditions of the country. As for the Palestinian Dabkeh, it is considered the most famous dance in the Arab region and the Middle-East. It is performed in weddings, joyous occasions and cultural events. It is classified under the line dances because the dancers stand up in one line while performing. However, in some parts the dancers break the line by changing their places.
What made me into the person I am today? I have asked myself this question many times before, yet it all leads back to the same concept. In fact, I came to the conclusion that it is simply a summarization of our developing years. For example, some of our biggest influences, especially in those years, are our parents and friends. Our parents help shape us into the people we are today and, in most cases, we share the same values as them. In addition, our friends are also part of the reason we are who we are. They are the first group of people we interact with and whether we mean to or not, we try to imitate them as much as we can. As a result, the three values of my personal culture that make me into who I am are respect, work ethic, and joy.
The Western Culture focuses on two methods of healing: chemically engineered compounds and surgical procedures. For instance, in the United States, individuals have the option of antidepressants with or without the aid of cognitive therapy(Selhub 2007) Most individuals choose the quick approach due to its alluring quick fix scheme. These contrasts different from the Eastern Culture’s main focus: the power of the mind and the energy from within: mind, body, and soul. The effects of Eastern Culture’s approach have been proven to be enduring and beneficial to the individuals involved. The Western Culture would greatly
Situated in the heart of the South Asian sub-continent, it is a country with its own fascinating history and cultural heritage. Pakistan was the site for one of the world's earliest human settlements, the great prehistoric Indus Valley Civilization, the crucible of ancient empires, religions and cultures. Pakistan traces its history back to 2,500 years B.C. when a highly developed civilization flourished in the Indus Valley.
Like many Indian arts, Indian dance also has its root in religion. Without the religious and cultural background of India, the growth and beauty of Indian dance is not possible. In ‘Natya Shastra’, there is a small story about the origin of Indian dance. According to Hindu mythology, dance first existed in heaven. There was always a constant conflict between the Asuras and the Devas for wealth and power. The Devas were tired of the Asuras’ greediness and jealousy.
Anthropology is known as the study of human beings, over time and space. We often look at anthropology as just the evolution of mankind and their basic development. After taking a class in Cultural Anthropology, I’ve come to realize how much more in depth it is. There are many different aspects that we do not look at. We do not need to be anthropologists to see how these concepts can apply to our daily lives. Anthropology makes you to look at the world differently than you were taught too. Cultural anthropology, has a holistic approach that helps us to see how one society relates to itself and how that society can be taken on its own terms without bias. It helps to identify our own way of viewing various different cultures around the world and realize that the way we do things and see things may not be the only right way there is. There are other people around the world that are different from us and do things differently that we are used to or that we find to be “the right way”.
Cultural studies closely concentrate on how a certain phenomenon connects to matters of ideology, race, social class and/or gender. Cultural studies expresses concern with everyday life practices and the meaning behind everything. One of the main aims within Cultural Studies is to go deeper with what is known to be natural to society and strong beliefs to society; there will be examples of everyday life practices such as the things we’ve naturally known because society has created meaning to it such as trees, PMS and the biological determinism society once believed to be natural, these examples will show how and why it is important to critically interrogate these practices.
There are a lot of different cultures in the world we live in today. Finding the place you belong and discovering your own culture can be a challenge. This is especially true when you look at culture as an individual versus culture in your family, or even within your community. I’ve always been very family oriented, so that plays a big part in who I am and how my family’s dynamic works. I believe that my family has had a huge impact on the development of my culture, and I hope that I have had the same impact on theirs.
...unication and visits , and the habits of the population Damascus, for example , where they go for a walk or to the Tor and called Gota ( Alserran ) . We see in Syria dance dabke famous , a dance collective hooking the hands of dancers and her rhythms dysfunctional suffices type and by region , there Dabke tenderness and Dabke the Syrian coast , the same Dabke in Mount Lebanon and Dabke Druze Mountain and the Euphrates and shield ... and the basis of this dance goes back to prehistoric times where it was on what is believed to have been dancing in the harvests and Agriculture for fun and relaxation in a bear zeal peasants. In conclusion, each state customs and traditions that got them since ancient times, which is still Thtfd out, both countries also differ and are similar in many of the things that where both Arab and Muslim, and differ in their culture a little.
Israel, South Korea and Malaysia are countries in roughly the same region as Pakistan. All of these countries came into being around the same time as Pakistan. All three of these countries have a higher GDP (Gross Domestic Product) than Pakistan and all three of them are ranked higher in the HDI (Human Development Index) as well. South Korea has been ranked 12th, Israel has been ranked 16th, and both reside in the very high human development category. Malaysia also resides in the high human development category whereas Pakistan is listed in the low human development category.
“Western culture, Western civilization (the modern culture of western Europe and North America)” (Princeton University). The definition of western culture is broad and can be applied to many different aspects of life. In the world of health care, western culture prevails when discussing end of life situations. The main focus of western communication in these situations is keeping trust between patients directly and communicating the situation with them in a clear but respectful manner (Hawryluck). According to the National Health Service in the United Kingdom most health and social care staff have received some basic, generic communication skills training for end of life communication. However seeing as end of life situations are one of the most intense and demanding situation of a health care professionals career to deal with, “most believe they would benefit from further training to address the challenging demands of conversations with people approaching the end of life” (NHS). One of the major factors in these discussions is the age of the patient in question. Since it’s not usual for a family member to die before they are old and considered elderly, different situations are in need of different responses. Especially in the case of a child, teenage, or any other death for people under the age of 60. The dialogue between the patient and doctor or any other health care official is greatly influenced if the patient is a minor or an adult. Conversation structure and even the person the professional is likely to have a conversation with might change. In the western world society tends to be split up into 3 major age groups; children and young adults (under 18 years of age), adults (19-60 years of age)...
Culture is found everywhere, it consists of individuals having their own unique values, traditions, symbolism and patterns. Geertz definition of culture considers everything that can alter a person’s emotions, opinions and ideas are a part of culture because culture is the consequential factor that influences people’s actions and point of views. Therefore, they are a subset of culture and considered cultural products.