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Most Jewish people are classified as Ashkenazic or Sephardic depending on ethnic backgrounds from the regions they, or their ancestors came from. There are major differences between these ethnic groups, and they did not try to create a single community that brought the Sephardic and Ashkenazic together as one people. On the contrary, they further divided into a variety of cultural and linguistic groups. (Behar 2013:6). These differences add to the list of barriers that divide the Sephardim from the Ashkenazim. Overall, they never seemed to get along with each other, and this made it difficult for Sephardic and Ashkenazic Jews to accommodate amongst one another, especially when they were
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Sephardic men immigrated from Turkey to avoid going into the Turkish army, but some immigrated from Spain. The Sephardic Jews placed a high value in their families, just as Cubans did, and even though it was expensive, and they were poor, they brought their families to join them in their new homes in Cuba. (Levine 2010:42). Having large families caused an implication for them economically because work was scarce, and they had many people to take care of per family. Despite of them having a difficult time trying to provide for their families, getting accustomed to a new life style in Cuba was easier for the Sephardic Jews because they came from a land where there was similar climate and the language the spoke, Ladino, and old form of Spanish, was very convenient in a place where Spanish was spoken. (Levine 2010:40). Being able to communicate with the people in Cuba was a way to be accepted in their new communities. Jobs they acquired as peddlers, worked out for them, since they could communicate with their …show more content…
These Jews immigrated to Cuba from Poland, or eastern, western and central Europe. Ashkenazi Jews spoke Yiddish, so for them it was extremely difficult to communicate with the Spanish speaking Cubans. Not only did Cubans adopt the term polaco, to refer to Ashkenazi Jews in general, they referred to Yiddish as the polaco language, and polaco has stuck to this day, even with so few Jews left in Cuba. (Behar 2010:5). They may have all appeared to be polacos to outsiders, but amongst themselves, they were distinct groups of people with different ethnic backgrounds. The Cubans did not make these foreigners feel as welcomed as the Sephardic Jews, but the Ashkenazi did not make the effort to get involved with anyone who was not Ashkenazi, further adding to their seclusion. The Ashkenazim maintained their traditions tremendously intact, and had stricter religious practices than Sephardic Jews. Something like intermarriage between an Ashkenazi Jew and a Sephardic Jew, or with a Cuban was taboo. The Ashkenazi Jews were more concerned with preserving their Jewish identity and Yiddish culture, so they made sure their traditions were passed on and taught to their children. (Levine
Blocher describes Strengths-Weaknesses-Opportunities-Threats (SWOT) Analysis as being able to “identify the critical success factors that the firm must focus on to be successful.” (Blocher, 2013, p. 10) Focusing on the SWOT, Belk focuses their attention on the satisfaction of their guests by developing a brand that had the Southern hospitality trademark. Belk mission is to be the leader in department stores, selling merchandise that meets their customers’ need for fashion, quality, value, and selection offering superior customer service; and to make a reasonable profit.”
The study of race relations in contemporary Cuba indelibly requires an understanding of the dynamic history of race relations in this ethnically pervasive island of the Caribbean. Cuban society, due to its historical antecedents of European colonialism and American imperialism, has traditionally experienced anguished and even tumultuous race relations. Racial disharmony has plagued Cuban society ever since the advent of the Colonial institution of the plantation system. Thus, in order to acquire some understanding of Cuba’s dynamic race relations one must study and investigate the evolution of racial tensions and the quintessential
In his novel, The Call of the Wild, Jack London wants us to see the step beyond the survival of the fittest to the complete adaptation to and domination of a once unfamiliar and unforgiving environment. Using a third-person, limited omniscient narrator, the cold, icy Yukon wilderness, and a journey from lazy farm life to the deadly work of a sled dog, we see Buck, a Saint Bernard/Scotch Shepherd mix slowly return to his ancestral roots. As Jacqueline Tavernier-Courbin states in her book The Call of the Wild: A Naturalistic Romance, “The book deals less with the concept of evolution than with that of devolution” (Courbin pg 57). London asks us to believe that happily domesticated farm dog, Buck, can not only survive life as a sled dog in the Yukon, but can become completely in tune with his primitive inner self, and ultimately thrive as a leader of a wolf pack.
Afro-Cubans struggled to no avail for racial equality between the years 1886-1912. The slaughter of protesting blacks in 1912 shows that the battle cries for equality of Antonio Maceo and José Marté during the war for independence had dissolved. What was left was a unequal Cuban society, divided racially and fearing a black revolution. Aline Helg speaks directly to this issue in her book Our Rightful Share: The Afro-Cuban Struggle for Equality, 1886-1912. The aforementioned period was one in which the nation’s formation was taking place, thus the unsuccessful attempt at equality has left difficult remnants of racial inequality buried deeply in the fabric of the nation.
Cuban Americans are also considered native born Americans with Cuban parents or Cuban-born persons who were raised and educated in US. Cuban Americans form the third-largest Hispanic group in the United States and also the largest group of Hispanics of European ancestry as a percentage within the group in the US. Many communities throughout the United States have significant Cuban American populations. However Miami, Florida, with a Cuban population of 837,985 in its environs, stands out as the most prominent Cuban American community, in part because of its proximity to Cuba. It is followed by the Tampa Bay Area, North Jersey, particularly Union City and West New York. With a population of 141,250, the New York metropolitan area is the largest Cuban community outside of Florida. Cuban Americans have been very successful in establishing
The Era of Wonderful Nonsense was one of the biggest turning points in American history. The political,social, and economic aspect of society had a major influence on progression and advancement during this time period. Vast changes led Americans to reform society, and bring forth a more preferred way of life. With this came about a new meaning of freedom and understanding of American values.
It has long been a pattern in the United States that immigrants will assimilate into the culture when they live close to white neighborhoods. Latin American immigrants move throughout the country in different ways. Cubans are an anomaly due to the fact that they live very separated from White Americans even when they have been here for generations (Chaves et al, 2005: 511). Even though they are assimilated into American culture, Cubans still prefer to live in their own communities. This
Cubans have absolutely no problem sharing their feelings, thoughts, and ideas. They are known for being boisterous and not keeping anything to themselves. For example, when I have gone a long time without seeing a family member the first words out of their mouth are “oh my goodness! You have gained weight.” If anyone wants an honest opinion a Cuban is the right person to ask, they are very blunt and to the point. Although they are open to talk about anything to have a conversation, there are somethings that are considered taboo in discussion. A very touchy subject would be racism. In Cuba, they are still battling some issues with it. It is said that black Cubans do not get the same fair treatment as all the others. They are given the hardest and less remunerated jobs. Many Black Cubans complain that they are given a hard time in their jobs and get hassled the most by police when they are doing their jobs (New attitudes on once-taboo race questions emerge in Cuba, 2017).
Cuba, officially known as the Republic of Cuba (which it, most assuredly, is not), is a large island nation located in the northern part of the Caribbean Sea, closer to the United States than Latin America. Historically, Cuba was inhabited by indigenous Americans, of which the Taíno comprised the dominant culture on the island (Dacal Moure and Rivero de la Calle, 1996). From the time of Columbus until 1898, Cuba was governed by Spain, and its agricultural economy relied on the importation of African slaves (Suchlicki, 2002). The people of Cuba are, at this time, an intermixture of these three ethnic groups, though people with lighter colored skin are generally in the higher socioeconomic strata, meaning which in Cuba means either professionals
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The majority of people living in Cuba were of African and Spanish ancestry. They lived in high rise apartment buildings. Their diet consisted of rice, and it was usually served with beans and/or mixed with tomatoes. Many Cuban foods are spicy.
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According to What is SWOT Anlysis (2011), SWOT analysis is an analysis used to identify the internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) of the company as well as external factors (opportunities and threats) of the company.
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Past few decades have seen dramatic advances in the medical field which has increased the human life span. Life expectancy of a human has gone upto 83 in some developed countries. Statistics released by the Union ministry of health and family welfare show that life expectancy in India has gone up by five years, from 62.3 years for males and 63.9 years for females in 2001-2005 to 67.3 years and 69.6 years respectively in 2011-2015. Aged population lead an apparently healthy life with several diseases under control. It is very common for a dentist to encounter such patients in their practice and every dentist should be well informed to deal with such patients.