Sentence examples for elements of culture from inspiring English sources
Second, Swidler's culture toolkit framework frees us from seeking out a "true," unitary, or coherent cultural story, instead allowing us to recognize the fragmented and contradictory elements of culture that may be practiced, side by side, in people's lives.
Variables need to be constructed to allow women and men to best identify themselves appropriately according to ethnic identity and number of years in the host country; some of the proposed categories used as a cultural group may simply refer to skin colour without capturing associated elements of culture, ethnicity and life experiences.
In 1976, Richard Dawkins of Oxford University proposed that elements of culture spread and evolve like genes.
"My pride, as an American, was greatly aroused when I saw our country, in contradistinction to others, dealing out elements of culture, instruction and civilization," he wrote.
"People are curious," says Rich. "There's a morbid fascination that exists in so many elements of culture … which makes it all the more of a spectacle".
Over time, as Native Americans and enslaved Africans met and exchanged elements of culture, their separate Hare traditions produced a new trickster, Brer Rabbit.
The element of culture can encompass practices of cultural events but also represent the overarching element of meanings in practices.
Some people here struggle to understand the paradox of McDonald's success in a country that prides itself on viewing food as a prime element of culture.
Recent battles have been won by those who assert that religion is an inseparable element of culture, to be celebrated -- not shunned -- by public officials.
"You attack a whole nation by attacking an element of culture – something that's emblematic of an open society – such as Charlie Hebdo; attacking the police force – an institution; and attacking the Jews".
