Category: American Culture

The US and Hollywood have worked together for over a century collaborating on hundreds of projects. The origin of the relationship came about once the United States joined World War 2, and the two began producing military propaganda to boost morale. It was vital for the public to get behind the war effort, and propagandized…

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…

The definition of an American is very difficult to tackle, its a definition that can branch out into so many subtopics. An American cannot have a single definition, especially when America itself is like no other country where its identity consists of just one ethnicity, one religion or one language. America is a unique combination…

Music endures being a significant role in history since the beginning of times. The appearance of rock and roll between 1945 and 1965, became one of the most shifting points in American culture. The development of rock and roll shattered a firestorm of argument across America. The impact that this genre of music brought to…

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…

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…

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,…

The Cold War was, at its core, a conflict of good versus evil, showcasing a clear death-match between the forces representing freedom, and the forces representing totalitarianism. Lasting from 1947-1991, the Cold Wars countless costs such as lives, money, pride and national security still take a heavy toll on the world we live in today.…

Heroism ideally is about having great bravery. Culture values and myths are similar because they have the same concept. Ancient Greek is more fighting cyclops, while American culture is more risking your life to save others. The meaning of heroism is someone who is willing to save someone above themselves. Heroism is seen a lot…