Essays on Indian Culture

Nursing as a practice has continuously evolved in order to align with the variety of stimuli that influence the profession. These may include new medical treatments and technical systems and dynamic social norms and expectations. One recent trend that has significantly influenced nursing is the need for culturally competent care, a situation attributed to the increasingly dynamic and multicultural society. For this reason, nurses are required to provide culturally competent care in the high-stress and high-acuity environments they operate in (Dayer-Berenson, 2011). This would allow one to improve their skills as patient advocates as they can adequately comply with ...

Introduction

Desirable Daughters is a novel by Bharati Mukherjee that seeks to illustrate the intricate relations that exist between the Indian caste system and the Western experiences of the immigrants in an effort towards reconciling the world views regarding the feminist gap between the two cultures. In a bid to reveal the intricacies of the caste system in India, Mukherjee delves deeper into the nature of three sisters in the novel and the circumstances they find themselves as they try to fit in different societies. From the outset, it is worth noting that the three sisters from Calcutta belong to ...

Comparing Sculptures of Ancient India and Greece

Since the very dawn of art, sculpture had been one of the most important to the artists of almost every nation. The way a nation makes sculptures reflects their mentality, way of thinking about themselves, the surrounding world and their gods. Every nation had depicted their divines and humans in a specific fashion and in those very interesting peculiarities are be observed. In this essay we will compare the sculpture of Ancient India and Greece, find similarities and differences in their ways of depicting the humans and gods, the correlations between god and human sculptures and their reflection in ...

Compare and Contrast 2 Countries Using Hofstede’s 6 dimensions

Abstract There are an increasing number of expatriates in the work force of many companies across the globe. Companies have started becoming more glocal ( global + local). It is easy to find a Japanese company like Suzuki having off shore operations in India or an Indian company like Tata’s acquiring an international brand like Jaguar. This leads to a cross-cultural workforce. Understanding cultural nuances become imperative as it affects the functioning of any organization. Most of the cross cultural training that are imparted costs a lot, but may not result in the learning’s of such trainings becoming a ...

[Assignment]

For those accustomed to reading modern dramas, Kalidasa’s Sankuntala and the Ring of Recollection is both familiar and strange. In terms of format, the general arrangement of dialogue interspersed with stage directions is the same in plays from the modern era; the nature of the stage directions, which use miming actions instead of utilizing set pieces and props, seems strange to modern sensibilities, as does the prologue, which breaks the fourth wall and has the director addressing the audience directly as an introduction to the play. In the content of Sankuntala, even more is unfamiliar. This is ...

Islamic Architecture in India

The diversity has always been a distinguishing cross-cutting feature of the whole mankind. Consequently, the modern world has always been a multicultural one since the dawn of times and it is absolutely impossible to establish particular borders between the cultures, as such phenomena as cross-cultural communication has existed during the whole timeline. On this point, it is important to mention that the emerging of any culture first of all depends on the location of its carriers. In other words, it strongly depends on the geographical matters. That is why such rapid cultural differentiation appeared, which has manifested, first of ...

Abstract

Today, more and more people declare that they have Native American roots, due to the fact that America has become fascinated with the culture and history of this minority. This form of imperialist nostalgia which causes Whites to look at Native Americans with admiration, after having spent many years trying to destroy, harms Native Americans even if it seems to represent a positive change of attitude. By claiming a fake Native American identity, Whites try to appropriate the Indian culture and past, with the same lack of respect and consideration as they did in the past. They attribute stereotypical ...

Indian culture has always been one of the oldest and most complex cultures in the world. Civilization here emerged long before that in Europe, and thus, Indian traditions are deeply rooted and highly respected by the citizens. The country is so populated that it manages to combine hundreds of distinct cultures within itself. Of course, Indian clothing is something that represents the whole country. One can barely find a person who wouldn’t recognize an Indian dress among other cultures. It is so special because it has existed forever, and throughout history, it has intertwined with people’s lifestyle. ...

Thesis: D'Arcy McNickle's ‘The Surrounded’ sparked the renaissance of Native American Literature and reinvented American Indian Story Telling.

Native Americans found themselves lost in the cultural matrix that was controlled by the whites. Indians make the biggest portion of Native Americans, and their interrelationships with other people and races resulted to a dilution of their cultures such that it was difficult to find a pure Indian. For McNickle, he qualified for an Indian through the ‘quarter Indian’ requirement that meant someone had to have at least a grandparent of the Indian origin. The novel, The Surrounded was his first book, published in 1935 after the previous series of rejections. Interestingly, it was one of the rejection letters ...

Business Revitalization and Multicultural Environment

Business Revitalization and Market Viability Assessment The company needs a Market Turnaround Plan to conquer the competitors. For that, the enterprise needs to have a turnaround management team in place. The team will accurately assess the situation; provide short-term survivability for the firm as well as ensuring that the turnaround is long-term and profitable. Further, the XYZ Company needs to reposition itself in the market. That involves the reorganization of the entire company. Its leaders must be motivated and revitalized, as well as dedicated to winning back the market. It should focus on increasing the revenue accrued from business ...

The Name of the Class

Cross-Cultural Experiences in the movie “Outsourced” The customs and cultures of India were developed by the country’s traditions that date back almost a few thousands of years. The significance most of these cultural behavior and traditions have in the people of India can be elusive to the average American. For instance, the picture of Kaali (the goddess of destruction), carrying the severed head of a man, hung on the wall of Todd’s (the protagonist) bedroom, is quite a disconcerting picture for the average American. But in India, it is a picture of relief. Similarly, the intermittent animal ( ...

Executive Summary

Globalization of economy and continuous innovations have necessitated business organizations to think beyond familiar premises. Business organizations are exploring opportunities in new territories for diversifying into new products to confront the challenges that have emerged from increasing competition and market saturation. Countries like India and China have emerged as preferable destinations for product expansion because of liberalization of business policies, a promising growth rate and availability of skills and other resources at a cheaper rate compared to United States and Europe (Johnson & Tellis 2008). However establishing business operations in a new country can only be successful if it is ...

“The Namesake”, adapted from Jhumpa Lahiri’s novel shows us an amazing picture of two generations, who came from Calcutta.

The movie begins with a man in the train, reading “The Overcoat ”, written by famous Russian author Nikolai Gogol. The man, called Ashoke, is an ordinary Indian, who likes reading and this is his way of travelling. However, this time he is not able to enjoy the book as the friendly stranger starts the talk with him. The stranger advises him to leave India, discover other countries and expand his horizons, as Gogol did. Suddenly, the train crash interrupted their conversation. Ashoke survives and lying later in the bed, he understands, that the Gogol’s book is a guide ...

Cultural heritage involves a number of ways through which one should lead a life through community development as this is passed from one generation to the other. Cultural heritage assists us to garner a sense of belonging as we get more insight on our origins. This is inclusive of customs, beliefs, practices, artistic expressions, values, and objects. We can relive and explore this while enjoying our cultural beliefs based on the places that we are based, and events are a great way through which culture can be efficiently expressed together with other individuals. The Pow Wow provides the perfect ...

Cultural appropriation has been subject to debate in the American music industry for several years. While it remains debatable as to whether there is a need for serious actions to be taken to provide justice to the members of the original cultures when it is evident there is an incident of misappropriation, how such cultural appropriation occurs still elicits debate. It is critical to understand that certain actions of the singers can be considered culturally offensive while others can be accommodated despite the cultural debate it brings. It is thus important that artists show appreciation to another culture by ...

Industry Case Study Report

Industry Case Study Report

Abstract

The world has become increasingly mobile or that is what the statistics shows us. The number of tourists across the world has been rising all through the years barring a few occasions like post 9/11 in 2001 and during the global recession period of 2008-2010. The latest data shows that the international tourist arrivals have increased by 4 % to reach a record 1.2 billion tourist arrivals in 2015 . Almost all the major markets exhibited positive results and is it is expected to upkeep the momentum in 2016 as well. New Zealand also continued to show ...

Introduction

Cinema in India is a very powerful tool that has succeeded in influencing the minds and image formation of the viewers all across the country. Although the films are made in several Indian languages targeting several viewers across the populace, it is important to note that it is only films made in Hindi have appropriated the label of the Indian cinema. In spite of a large amount of critical work that has been produced on Indian cinema in the last decades since independence, there are several misconceptions that still abound about Indian cinema. This essay is going to critically ...

Abstract

India has one of the most different and distinct cultures in the world. The country is home of many cultures, ethnicities, religions, languages, food, and much more. The paper provides the cultural briefing of India on the basis of certain factors. Several factors related to India has been analysed on the basis of its location, size and population and understanding its position in the world. The history of India have been analysed from its creation and the factors that led to the formation of India. Similarly, the economic and political system of India has been be analysed and its ...

The current publication on the literature of post-colonialism presents a lot of history as well as defining the evolution of certain societies. Author’s concerned with postmodernism have tried to explain the origin of societal characteristics that never existed until after the colonial era. Much of this literature dwell on the assumption that the colonizers were entirely superior compared to the characteristics of the colonies. India, in this case, presents a perfect study scenario where the interaction between the colonizer – Britain – and the immediate society surfaces behavioral changes. Such literature is well presented in the Novel entitled, “God of ...

Question 1

Cultural psychology refers to the study of cultures and their impact on the behavioral tendencies of individuals. The United States, being a country with a large population which has diverse origins is rich in cultural practices. It is the third largest country in the world with a population of approximately 320 million people. Its population has various sources encompassing the whole world. Culture is the defined as the way people live, and it includes language, sports, food, clothes, marriage, and our moral values, among others (Ratner, Carl, 122). In the United States, such elements are diverse, and there are ...

I know that the person I am becoming is influenced by my life experiences, as a 24 year old mother, I can see how certain significant moments, as they relate to how society has treated me, and to my relationship with other people, have heavily influenced the things that I think, feel, and believe today. IT is clear, in reviewing my personality, my goals, and other elements of my identity, that my story has created the person who I am, and has driven forward the image of the woman I hope to become. I was born in India, and ...

As a self-taught photographer Samuel Bourne has given the world a view of India that is as prolific and beautiful. His photographs are an example of the true photography artistry and the photos remain a gem even in this time. The history of the mutiny in India against the British dominance is captured in a way of contrast between the old and the new. Bourne is centered at the period of disruption in the Indian lifestyle and portrays both the good and the racially charged emotions of the times. Bourne shot his photographs in the 1850 and 1860’s ...

Introduction

Mental illnesses across cultures is an issue that has had many debates and research over the years. The reason for this is stemmed from the fact that people from various cultural background react differently from others. The conflicting reactions have led to the development of this research. A researcher wants to find the connection between the arguments in order to find the right answers. Culture cannot be stated to belong to one person. This fact is because it involves sharing of values, traditions and beliefs. According to WHO, there are millions of people across the world who have a ...

A Case Study of UPS’ expansion strategy in India

  United Parcel Service or UPS is one of the best courier service companies in the world. Founded in 1907 it has grown into a $36 b company through the expansion of its operation in more than 200 countries all over the world. UPS has emerged as one of the largest package delivery companies in the global market and competes with FedEx and DHL in supply chain management activities. UPS extended its operations to South East Asia as a strategy to counter the recession and India offered a lucrative opportunity with a growing market (Arthaud -Day M. L. et al; ...

Abstract

Years of cultural activity and difference in perception have developed a world where different countries exist having different cultures. Every country can be separated on the basis of their cultural dimensions of power distance, uncertainty avoidance, individualism, long term orientation, career/life and universality. India is a country that has a significantly diverse culture and due to its diversity the most suitable leadership style for the country is often questioned. There are different motivational techniques that can be followed in the Indian market to motivate employees and ensure their performance is improved. Americans have certain stereotypes concerning Indians and most ...

Comparison between Tourism in Delhi and Beijing

Beijing and Delhi are some of the world's renowned cities, located in some of the worlds, most populated countries. They are also major a tourist attraction sites in those countries contributing a significant amount to the country's GDP. They also have some of the oldest sites that preserve the native culture and the national heritage. India and China have become popular tourist destinations due to the presence of these cities. In essence, in the past decade, tourist volumes have increased following extensive marketing and improved international relations, especially in China. The paper shall compare and contrast tourism for Beijing ...

China and India are the two biggest single countries with highest population in the world. Like any other country in Asia, the two countries are characterized by the rich cultures that have been clearly defined over centuries of traditional allocation of roles by gender. The women and men in the two societies have been assigned defined roles that are similar in some aspects while in some parts, the roles are quite different. The two cultures have had conspicuous role allocations that historically are defined by scholars and thinkers alike. The main question of this essay is what are the ...