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- https://human.libretexts.org/Learning_Objects/Literature_Supplemental_Modules/Chimamanda_Adichie%3A_A_Research_Guide/01%3A_Biographical_and_Background_Information/1.05%3A_Nigerian_Culture_and_HistoryAmong the many reasons included the growing interethnic rivalry and suspicion between the three major ethnic groups (Hausa/Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west, and Igbo in the south); agitations o...Among the many reasons included the growing interethnic rivalry and suspicion between the three major ethnic groups (Hausa/Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west, and Igbo in the south); agitations over alleged domination by one ethnic group to the exclusion of the others; a controversial 1963 federal census; and disputed post-independence elections in 1964 and volatile western regional elections in 1965, which resulted in prolonged political crisis, anarchy, and uncertainty (“Biafra/Nigeria”).
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Saint_Mary's_College_(Notre_Dame_IN)/Literature/Chimamanda_Adichie%3A_A_Research_Guide/01%3A_Biographical_and_Background_Information/1.05%3A_Nigerian_Culture_and_HistoryAmong the many reasons included the growing interethnic rivalry and suspicion between the three major ethnic groups (Hausa/Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west, and Igbo in the south); agitations o...Among the many reasons included the growing interethnic rivalry and suspicion between the three major ethnic groups (Hausa/Fulani in the north, Yoruba in the west, and Igbo in the south); agitations over alleged domination by one ethnic group to the exclusion of the others; a controversial 1963 federal census; and disputed post-independence elections in 1964 and volatile western regional elections in 1965, which resulted in prolonged political crisis, anarchy, and uncertainty (“Biafra/Nigeria”).
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/11%3A_Definition/11.01%3A_Establishing_Purpose_for_a_Definition_EssayIs “hot” as a measure of attractiveness sexist? (And, keep in mind, “sexist” itself might require some defining from you, as well.) What are the personal, societal, or political ramifications of decla...Is “hot” as a measure of attractiveness sexist? (And, keep in mind, “sexist” itself might require some defining from you, as well.) What are the personal, societal, or political ramifications of declaring someone “hot” or “not”? While this deep examination of such a “simple” word might seem a little pointless, remember that fashion, skin and hair care, and cosmetics industries together gross hundreds of billions of dollars a year.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Moreno_Valley_College/Introduction_to_Information_Literacy_2nd_Ed./07%3A_Cultural_Perspectives_on_Information/7.02%3A_Cultural_Considerations_on_InformationFor example, Hall (1976) describes the United States and some Western European countries as low-context cultures using articulated messages (such as a descriptive sentence) and Korea, Japan, and Taiwa...For example, Hall (1976) describes the United States and some Western European countries as low-context cultures using articulated messages (such as a descriptive sentence) and Korea, Japan, and Taiwan as high-context cultures preferring indirect and ambiguous messages (such as an image and mood). If someone's culture places a higher value on the opinions of others and on the needs of the group, how might that affect how they evaluate the quality of an information source?
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Art/SmartHistory_of_Art/04%3A_Africa/4.01%3A_A_beginner's_guideAnthropologists and art historians came to realize that non-Western cultures should not be judged according to the values of the West, leading to a reevaluation of the nature of “art.” However, it was...Anthropologists and art historians came to realize that non-Western cultures should not be judged according to the values of the West, leading to a reevaluation of the nature of “art.” However, it was modern Western artists who brought non-Western objects into the popular imagination as works of art worthy of aesthetic consideration.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Languages/Spanish/First-year_Spanish_Bookshelf/Discurso_y_Polemicas_(Patricia_Bolanos-Fabres__Maria_Jesus_Leal)/01%3A_First_Chapter/Chapter_2%3A_Las_costumbres_y_celebraciones/2.01_Entrando_en_el_tema¿Tienen listas semejantes? ¿Cuáles son las costumbres que las personas de tu grupo festejan con frecuencia? ¿Y las que nunca observan? ¿Hay alguna fiesta que les gustaría eliminar o agregar? Discute c...¿Tienen listas semejantes? ¿Cuáles son las costumbres que las personas de tu grupo festejan con frecuencia? ¿Y las que nunca observan? ¿Hay alguna fiesta que les gustaría eliminar o agregar? Discute con un grupo de estudiantes de la clase ¿Por qué posiblemente son estas costumbres raras para personas que viven fuera de los Estados Unidos? ¿Qué revela la percepción que tiene Marilyn, la presentadora argentina del video en Primer paso de la previa página, sobre su propia (own) cultura?
- https://human.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Composition/Advanced_Composition/Writing_the_Literature_Review_(Lloyd_Mertens_and_Vollrath)/01%3A_Chapters/1.07%3A_ReferencesThis page features a compilation of academic references, articles, and blogs covering topics like influencer marketing, organizational dissent in media, and business strategies. It highli... This page features a compilation of academic references, articles, and blogs covering topics like influencer marketing, organizational dissent in media, and business strategies. It highlights various authors and their contributions in journals and online platforms on psychological effects on children, business communications, and cultural studies, alongside resources related to climbing and geographical information.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/03%3A_Prewriting/3.09%3A_Example_Essay-_Reader_ResponseIt was not until I read Adichie that I realized this is what people mean when they use the word “privilege.” Privilege does not mean that things are handed to you, but it does mean that you don’t have...It was not until I read Adichie that I realized this is what people mean when they use the word “privilege.” Privilege does not mean that things are handed to you, but it does mean that you don’t have to fight to find characters that look like you or role models to look up to.
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Butler_County_Community_College/Idea_to_Essay%3A_Collected_Strategies_and_Readings_for_the_College_Write/21%3A_Reading_About_Identity_and_Education
- https://human.libretexts.org/Courses/Prince_Georges_Community_College/Introduction_to_Art__Art_History_Part_2/04%3A_Africa/4.03%3A_A_beginner's_guideAnthropologists and art historians came to realize that non-Western cultures should not be judged according to the values of the West, leading to a reevaluation of the nature of “art.” However, it was...Anthropologists and art historians came to realize that non-Western cultures should not be judged according to the values of the West, leading to a reevaluation of the nature of “art.” However, it was modern Western artists who brought non-Western objects into the popular imagination as works of art worthy of aesthetic consideration.
