In Anthem people of the society cannot choose their job. It is chosen by the government for them, and they have no say in it. Equality really wants to be in the Home of Scholars, where ideas are developed, but he is sent to house of
In the community, they celebrated group birthdays, allowing only one kind of clothing, haircut, same weather, assigning spouses, jobs, children and names. It was shameful to be different. Obeying rules and discipline that were decided a long time ago were most important. By giving up the freedom to choose, the community was supposedly able to have a stable, secure and painless life. The Setting: The setting of the giver was both real and magical.
Every time I look at the flag, I picture my family struggling to get here, but looking at the flag for home of a better future. Knowing that they accomplished shows me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. The flag is important to me because of what it symbolizes. How my mom and her family went from country to country, looking for a place to live, ending up so happy in Canada. This journey is important to me because I was brought up to know where you come from and how nothing is given for free.
Just as different states in the US have cultural differences, the European nations each have a distinct cultural background, many of which are deeply rooted in the nations history. A history that is much older than that of the United States. Europeans have a much different perception of time. For example, a house in the United States that was built in the early 1800s would be considered ancient to most Americans. This belief comes from the fact that the United States has only been an independent nation since the latter part of the 1700s.
The Amish are very isolated and do not mix well with outsiders; they also do not approve of enjoying the comforts led by the movement of technology and human innovation. The Amish believe in a strict life bordering on self denial, while American society is one based on consumerism and consumption. Amish culture is oriented toward the community, while the American culture is oriented to the individual accomplishments. Americans are liberal, while the Amish are conservative. Amish Culture and Beliefs Isolation The Amish are an isolated group and believe in living separately from the rest of the world.
They deny having diabetes, hypertension or any chronic conditions as of now. Their goal is simple to be free of any disease and chronic condition as long as possible. Family Structure In a typical 1st generation Hispanic family, father is self-employed as gardener and provides for the family while mother stays home and cooks, cleans and takes care of both children. Younger brother Family values in America are much higher here; both parents don’t have education but want more for their two children. Main reason to immigrating to the U.S is to have a family and give them a better opportunity for them.
They value life even more comparing to people who grew up with everything. As kids they learned to admire those values and even in their adult lives they following them. I believe that everything we learn or go through as kids has a huge affect on how we view things differently growing up. I, for one, was strongly influenced by my background and culture, as it was totally different comparing to Western culture. Going back to the Bermer’s her husband who grew up in Libya kept the same culture as he had growing up and didn’t care what people would say about him because of his background.
As said by our third president, Thomas Jefferson, “Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits. This quote is very similar to Dale Carnegie’s quote. It has the same exact message. The first time I read the quote, I didn’t quite understand it, but then I put my own situations in it, and then it became clear. I’ve always been a child of jealousy and competition.
This is the first and only point in the book where Johnny explains how much he cares about how his parents treat him and that he wishes they would love him. Johnny says, “I think I like it better when the old man's hittin' me." Johnny sighed. "At least then I know he knows who I am. I walk in that house, and nobody says anything.
However, that is morally wrong because taking away one’s life is in nature’s hand, not by any human force. So for one to criticize another cultural practice could help save lives. For example, Rachels mention how in the life of an Eskimo, infanticide is common. Also, old people become too feeble to contribute to the family and are left out in the snow to die. Evidently, just because different societies disagree on a certain matter that does not mean there is no objective truth in the situation.