Westernization

A Study of Similarities and Differences Between Late 19th Century China and Japan

As oriental countries,the West often perceives China and Japan as two countries with similar politics, economics, and social norms. What…

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Islam: Traditions, Beliefs, and Customs

The word Islam derives from the word Salam, which means peace but in a secondary sense it also means surrender.…

4 weeks ago

Top European Locations for Students (or Anyone Else with a Backpack!)

There you are: young, carefree and with a few weeks of holiday break to burn. If you listen closely you…

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Modernization in Russia in the 19th Century and Its Problems

In 1962, President Kennedy delivered a speech in which he asked his audience to condense "the 50,000 years of man's…

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The Meiji the End of Feudalism in Japan During Tokugawa’s Rule and Western Treaties

The foundation of the Meiji got established during the Tokugawa rule of Japan. Under the Tokugawa, Japan became united and…

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Low Self Esteem and Plastic Surgery in Today’s World

Plastic Surgery is a modern phenomenon with major implications. Though the art of altering ones body to be more socially…

3 years ago

The Modern Filipino: A Blend of Cultures, yet Distinctly Filipino

First off, I must clarify what the title "Filipino" applies to. A common misconception is that the term "Filipino" stands…

3 years ago

The Age of Imperialism and Its Impact on India, Japan and China

The period from 1870-1914 is generally referred to as the age of imperialism, a period when the nations of Western…

4 years ago

Guam, USA: A Guide to a Great Vacation in Paradise

If you ask the average American what their dream vacation destination is, most likely they would say Hawaii. Everyone has…

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