Articles related to "Ethnic Groups"

The Roma in Eastern Europe have had to deal with long-standing animosity from the non-Roma population in Eastern Europe.

The word mode is Latin in origin from modus meaning measure, standard, manner, or way, and this atricle discusses the use of mode in music and musical composition.

Writers, intellectuals and the media refer to African Americans, Latinos and other people of color as minorities, but it is an inappropriate appellation.

Iran is Arizona on steroids. 5.6 times larger than the Grand Canyon State, she has a sprinkling of CA beaches and Louisiana rain forests. Any fight would be tough.

Scientists are making progress against breast cancer as diagnoses are declining and research is revealing how ethnicity may impact prevalence and risk factors.

Bosnia and Herzegovnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia, and Slovenia are countries that once made up Yugoslavia.

Nepal has abolished its monarchy in favour of becoming a Democratic Republic. The country is hopeful for a positive future for women and ethnic and minority groups.

The definition of ethnicity has been the centre of conflict between "Euro-centric" and "Afro-centric" scholars. J.H Greenberg provides an alternative view to this debate.

The Fang and Mpongwe People were traders and were Gabon's early entrepreneurs. They traded slaves then later ivory and wood.

Community service and care is an ever-growing area that governments in Western societies are deciding to pour more money into each year.

Female genital cutting (FGC) resides within a highly controversial and complex terrain marked by diverse discourses, practices, experiences, and elimination efforts.

Last week, we asked: What hold societies together, or what is the nature of solidarity? This week, we will explore notions of ethnicity in response to that question.

The homework debate has been a hot issue. Is homework good or bad? New research comes closer to the answer.

Adoptive families who have adopted children transculturally can celebrate a child's birth heritage by doing simple family activities and sharing culture experiences.

American policy in Afghanistan focuses on a unified central government, while residents identify with their autonomous cultural, ancestral or linguistic group.

Can the African American intellectual be useful and effective in an unjust society that is fundamentally against intellectual development?

People differ in their opinions on who the Black Irish are. If you have been told that you have Black Irish in your ancestry, it might not mean what you think it does.

The history and culture of Italy has created a very diverse group of Italian Americans, with many who cannot identify with their heritage.

There were more than 56,000 new HIV infections in the United States in 2006. Researchers have broken down the statistics to show which groups are most at risk.

Many people have never heard of Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, but this provincial capital may interest those looking to stray from the beaten path.

Kenya, as a land has been referred to as the cradle of humankind with many fossils that point out that it may have been home to early man being discovered.

Beginning in 2011, schools across Britain will introduce a compulsory program to teach children about violence against women, abuse, stalking and transphobic bullying.

Build up a picture of the culture of countries as creative arts students use giant interactive maps to locate where cultural activities have come from and travelled to.

Why have people moved from one country to another? How have their lives changed as a result?

Thai Nguyen, Vietnam makes a great stop for travellers on their way to Ba Be National Park from Hanoi and a chance to glimpse life in a northern town.

The predominantly Muslim community of Krabi lives in peace with other religions, despite the tensions in Thai society further south, as do the Sea Gypsies and the Chinese

How did the caste system start in ancient India and what were the purposes of the different castes?

While the Constituent Assembly works on a new Constitution, human rights activists are optimistic about positive changes for people's participation under a new system.

Patriarchy affects women, ethnic and minority groups in Nepal in all forms of public and private life. The legal system is one of the biggest barriers for women's rights.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological condition that develops as a consequence of a horrible, life-threatening, frightening, or otherwise traumatic experience

The tiny South American country of Ecuador is a land of extreme cultural and ethnic diversity. The people have a unique heritage from European and indigenous cultures.

This article reviews the American Geriatrics Society book, Doorway Thoughts: Cross-Cultural Health Care for Older Adults.

Lebanon today does not evoke positive images of Middle Eastern tranquility. However, this diverse nation used to be a beacon of hope amid this volatile region.

There's more to Russia than just Russians! The Russian Federation is a fascinating quilt of cultures, from Abkhazians to Yukaghirs.

Urumqi is the capital city of Xinjiang, a large desert province in the northwest of China. It is a business and transportation hub, and site of the riots of July 2009.

Cultural problems between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have killed millions, displaced millions more and continue to torment the region in 2007.

The Minzu University of China is the best ethnic university in China. It has outstanding programs in areas like dance, ethnic studies and Chinese language studies.

The practice of international relations is getting a bit of a workout this week as Russia invades neighboring Georgia over breakaway province of South Osettia.

Cultural festivals help adopted kids experience the heritage of their birth family. Complete with festival links, here are some ideas to make the most of culture events.

A Hong Kong-based author who wrote a total of fifteen novels, Jin Yong is often considered the father of the modern Chinese martial arts novel.

The Muslim Hui people of Yunnan suffered from years of abuse and then were subject to a massacre. They launched a revolt which created the independent state of Pingnan.

The Holocaust is often synonymous with the slaughter of 6 million Jews during World War II. While this event is included in text books, others shouldn't be forgotten.

Answering some FAQ's about personal identity and duality in Indigenous and non-Indigenous contexts, especially the impact of the "mixed race" myth on Aboriginal heritage.

Some home truths about Native Americans that may change your mind about myths of "the primitive".

The myth of Aboriginal genetic deficit is becoming reality through malnutrition and a plague of Syndrome X that is becoming hereditary through intergenerational poverty.

There may be some hope for fibromyalgia sufferers who are debilitated by the disease in the form of antidepressants.

Lenny, a young Parsee girl living in Lahore, witnesses first-hand the emotional turmoil and chaos caused by the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947.

A new study has shown that young adults between 18 and 30 years of age are more likely to develop diabetes in middle age if they have a low level of aerobic fitness.

Ghajini, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Singh is King all hit the jackpot.

Shirley Jackson's collection of short stories, which contains her most famous story "The Lottery," satiates readers with her vivid writing and unorthodox plots.