TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Religion serves many functions. It can be a catalyst for change, or it can serve to preserve social ideals and traditions.

An overview on the Toraja native people of Indonesia, their culture, and how tourism has influenced it.

Analyzes the collapse of the Native American Culture through Chief Black Elk's perspective in the book, "Black Elk Speaks". Discusses the clashes between white men and Native Americans that triggered the eventual downfall of Indian culture.

The National Cherry Blossom Festival celebrates Spring and our relationship with Japan. It is important to understand and share our culture with each other. The Sakura Matsuri-Japanese Street Festival provides this opportunity to us each year.

The culture of Thailand is deeply imbued with Theravada Buddhism, which is the official religion practiced by almost the entire population (4% of Muslim and less than 1% of Christians).

Experience the world from a new perspective on your next vacation. Join the Chinese Village Traditions expedition offered by Earthwatch.

With information being easily accessible by everyone everywhere, where are we going and what is the future of culture?

Preserving Alaska Native culture is a concern for the residents of Alaska. Fears about loss of unusual and beautiful languages, artwork, and dance that define the population has ignited discussion at the state, federal, and tribal council level.

Take time to read about one of the world's most insightful and dwindling cultures that has lived high in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of Colombia for nearly 1000 years.

The Traditional Nuclear Family as described in popular North American media probably only existed in a limited area, and for just a generation.

This a a brief look at three traits that make the homeschooling culture different from the culture of a public school.

Read up on these 5 surprising trivia facts about world history, culture, sex and more. You'll be the king of the conversation starters at the next cocktail party with these myths and interesting pieces of knowledge.

Rajasthan Culture is very vibrant and exotic. A perfect contradiction to the desert life, the culture of Rajasthan is very lively. The article focuses on people, religion, performing arts and festivals of Rajasthan.

The "clip-culture" of video sharing changes almost daily. What I set out to find was a little entertainment, a few movies, just to break the silence, but now I've joined the forward-leaning hunchbacks of the clip-culture.

The number of people that are working at non-traditional work sites such as a satellite or home office has been growing throughout the decade.

A look at the challenges presented to traditional families in a non-traditional world.

The Philosophy and Pop Culture series of books from Open Court press prove to be entertaining and educational for both fans of philosophy and pop culture.