Category: American Culture

Our society has developed an obesity problem over the past several decades, and the solution seems simple: eat less junk food. But when its more affordable and more accessible than healthier options, its time we see the problem for what it really is: a dependence on junk food. It permeates our culture and is often…

Ranch dressing is a type of salad dressing that is made with buttermilk, vegetable oil, and herbs. It is more popular in North America than anywhere else. Ranch dressing is used in different types of salads and is also used as a dip for chicken wings. History of Ranch Dressing Before pasta was invented, tomatoes…

Before this class, I never thought much of my ethnic background. After asking my grandparents and parents I gathered a little more information about our ethnic background. Although my maternal grandmother was born a mixture of English and Italian, she was raised in a household that was a blend of Italian and French. Her mother,…

In Greeko-Roman societies of the past, it was collectively agreed upon that slavery was a necessary and justifiable economic endeavor. Similarly in early America, it slavery was considered ethical and essential to the economy. A hundred years later, American culture changed their views on slaveries acceptability and ruled it immoral and unconstitutional. The acceptance of…

Analyzing the culture of the USA is a complicated project that requires one to engage in expanded research to learn about the cultural variety in the U.S. The reason for this is that America has not only one perception of a single country but many others with different traditions and customs. This research study will…

The idea that America has been slowly eroding culture around the world and expanding their own influence has been hotly debated over the past number of years. Philippe Legrain argues in his article that Cultural Globalization most definitely does not equal Americanization. Legrain details the positive aspects of Globalization, how it increases individual freedom, frees…

The Gateway Arch How much money do you think it takes to build a monument? The Gateway Arch cost $13 million to build overall, but only 25% was paid for by St. Louise’s funds. Clearly, it was very expensive, but it has many purposes for St. Louis and its culture. In St. Louis historical past,…

The American Dream is an opportunity to succeed and have a better life. The American Dream is freedom and equality. Its a way to get better rights to live a life where their choices are their own choices. It is also new opportunity to attain jobs, better pay, and a better lifestyle. This dream gives…

Exploration and conquest were two of the defining traits of old Europe, whether it was discovering entirely new, uninhabited land, or land that only appeared new until traces of civilization were discovered. One such land was the Americas, aptly labeled the New World. In the modern day, it is considered a melting pot of various…

How can one define a persons identity? Is it their personality traits, where they live, or the history of their family? Someones background can directly correlate with they are as a person. Each of these factors contribute to an understanding of the concept of identity, yet, in a globalized world, they cannot determine identity. Identity…