Articles related to "Society And Culture"

The Congo's cultural societies establish the region.

There has come to be a difference in how the terms "Ethics" and "Morality" are used. There is also a difference between what makes for right conduct according to two basic sorts of morality.

Work and philosophy of Jeremy Bentham, advocate of utilitarianism, opposition to natural rights idea, and influence on welfarism development.

The morality we've striven for since the 1960's has failed us.

While secular, Indian scientists appreciate the divine in their worldview. What might they bring to global discussions on science and religion?

This season's fashion styling is distinctly inspired by Japan. Explore the keynotes to include from neon, graphic textiles, kimonos, miniature accessories and shoes.

A review of Jenny Uglow's excellent biography of the extraordinary characters that made up the Lunar Society of Birmingham.

Very little is known about the childhood of Boudica or Cleopatra. Caroline Corby explores what their lives may have been like as children and young teenagers.

This murder whodunnit set in India offers background, motive and evidence for six different suspects, keeping readers guessing until the final pages.

As far back as the 1930s, British cinema was in competition with Hollywood and was often unfairly compared to the more lavish American productions.

LGBT people living in Africa and the Middle East are at risk of imprisonment or worse if anyone finds out their sexuality. Many are choosing to come out online instead.

Increasing sexual content in video games is also illuminating another progressive trend in video games and gamer culture - the inclusion of gay and lesbian themes.

Japan's cultural beliefs concerning race and gender severely affected the way in which they not only waged war, but in the way they treated their opponents.

Marx believed that society is shaped by the dominant capitalist class, the owners of production, but that the lower classes will eventually start a revolution.

David Starkey charts the fascinating path of the British monarchy from the bloodshed of the War of the Roses to the moral crises of the late 20th century.

Physics answers how we exist, while metaphysics asks why we exist

Pirates are seen as outcasts, lawlessly sailing seas. Yet, research shows pirates made a code, rules, laws, or articles. These guidelines are shown in pirate films.

With the sequencing of the Neanderthal genome on the horizon, now is a good time to read or revisit Robert J. Sawyer's award-winning trilogy, The Neanderthal Parallax.

Love can be expressed in numerous ways, but does the intent of your well-meaning Valentine gift match its symbolism?

Indirect taxation in the Roman provinces were a source of resentment and bitterness, especially if the tax collectors were contractors from within the local communities.

Blogs, wiki's, and other Web 2.0 tools are becoming a popular way to integrate technology into the classroom.

At the height of Athens' power and prominence, the Athenian Agora stood as a symbol of commerce, politics, law, and art.

The Babylonian king Hammurabi develops one of the earliest written law codes in ancient Mesopotamia. The codex gives insights into Babylonian culture and ancient law.

When the old Chiefs negotiated the treaty right for education it was done to guarantee the future for their children and those yet unborn.

A brief biography of author Washington Irving, one of the first American writers to achieve international reputation with the success of The Sketch Book.

There is a strong link between the eating disorders anorexia and bulimia and perfectionism. Perfectionists are at increased risk of developing an eating disorder.

An understanding of Dutch business culture can give you a distinct advantage when doing business in Holland.

Often overlooked, the Taino of the Caribbean's Greater Antilles were the first Amerindian people encountered by Christopher Columbus.

Death metal is a subgenre of heavy metal which emerged during the 1980's, typically seen as having split off from the burgeoning thrash movement exemplified by Slayer.

A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).

A whopping 40% of Anorexia Nervosa/Bulimia Nervosa patients have co-morbid personality disorders (mostly Cluster B - Narcissistic, Histrionic, Antisocial, Borderline).

Oscar Wilde is one of the finest of wittiest writers ever to grace the English language with verse. This is a short biography of his life and later scandal.

Archetypes are the 'inhabitants' of the collective unconscious, that psychological dimension which is universal and goes beyond the personal.