This week’s episode of Culture Matters brings us a very special guest to talk all about cultural diffusion.The panelists are cultural historian and professor Robert Gelles, curator of the Institute for the Study of Modern American Culture, and political scientist Peter Schafer.This episode originally aired on November 11, 2017.
The term “Hoop Culture” is a term that’s used to describe a style of individualistic, culture-bound relationship where a couple tries to achieve some sort of collective goals.This is a good thing because it’s a great way to build personal connection, to have your partner feel like they’re part of the larger group, and to […]
This year, Mexico is celebrating its 70th birthday, and the country’s cuisine is rapidly changing.Here’s how to prepare a Mexican dish that will not only satisfy your health but will also be an essential part of your everyday life.How to make an enchilada en Cajon en La Paz: In this recipe, a variety of tortillas […]
Guatemala’s former dictator Raul Jimenez is stepping down as president after a six-year term.Here are five things to know about the country that was once home to the world’s longest-suffering population.1 / 5 Guatemala’s economy grew by almost 4% in 2016, compared with 4.2% in 2015, and has seen a sharp rise in exports and […]
How to Celebrate Cultural Appropriation article The word ‘cultural appropriation’ comes from the Greek word katakia meaning ‘transformation of a cultural norm by another’ and can be used to refer to the act of appropriating something from another culture.However, this has often been interpreted as referring to a deliberate act of cultural appropriation as the […]
What is “culture”?When it comes to entertainment, a “culture” is defined as a group of people, people who share a common cultural or linguistic identity.The term “culture,” however, can be applied to different cultural elements, such as sports teams or songs.The word “culture” comes from the Greek words “cuneiform” and “culture.“But while the word “caucus” […]
As part of a new initiative to improve health care in the U.S., some of the nation’s top health care providers have pledged to reduce their workforces by at least 25 percent by 2025.“I have seen how hard the work is, and how it is a long-term commitment,” said Dr. Scott G. Cramer, the chairman […]
I’ve written about how cultural lag — the slow, gradual erosion of one culture over another — has been accelerating in the past decade.In 2017, there were more than 150,000 cultural lags between cultures, according to the 2016 International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences.This year, there are more than 6.6 million cultural lag […]
Mexico’s government and soccer fans have clashed over a proposed soccer stadium that could be used to host Mexico’s top domestic team and rival clubs from across the world.A court in Mexico City on Thursday denied the construction permit for a planned stadium that will house the national team, the Mexico City Football Federation (FCF), […]
The Black community is an underrepresented part of our society, but thanks to the rise of social media, we can see our faces and voices in the news.And while it may be hard to get a grasp of what’s going on in your neighborhood, you can still make an informed decision about what to watch […]
