Keffiyeh

Vuitton are in hot water for selling pricey versions of traditional Indigenous clothing. Gucci's kaftans went for a whopping $3,500, while a similar traditional kurta in India costs only $10. Likewise, Louis Vuitton's scarves looked a lot like the keffiyeh, a symbol of Palestinian pride, sold for much less in Arab countries(F). People weren't just mad about the high prices; they were upset that these companies were profiting off Indigenous culture. This got folks talking about why it's so important

From its rich and varied cultural history and practices to its stunningly beautiful cities full of unique architecture, Saudi Arabia is a fascinating country. With its acknowledged status as the birthplace of Islam, Saudi Arabia is an important cultural and religious hub for many who come seeking spiritual enlightenment or simply a chance to experience the bustling cities and thriving commerce of the prosperous metropolises. With a population of over 28 million people, Saudi Arabia is a vital part

1. What is the Middle East like? What is it like compared to the U.S. or Europe? Road to Morocco depicts the Middle East, as a vast sandy desert, home to few settlements (Karameesh is shown to be the only city in a vast empty desert) and only partially inhabited by people, as well as camels. It is depicted as a mysterious, exotic and erotic place, with Jeff and Orville repeatedly calling it strange due to their inability to understand it traditions,, which is where most of the film’s humor arises

It has become one of the leading issues especially in the United States in the past few years. In the world today, many people are witless as to what is cultural appropriation. Cultural appropriation defines as when one culture adopts an element of another culture. (Uwujaren 9/30/13) When it comes to Cultural appropriation a lot of the South Asian culture get appropriated. Being a South Asian myself I feel obligated to let people know. There are many examples of cultural appropriation today, such

“Art doesn’t have to explain itself, or defend itself. Or convince that it’s art in the eye’s beholder. It can be self-expression. It can be commentary. It can reflect the world or give meaning to the universe. Or defy comprehension. (DiManno)” There are people who believe that art pieces should be censored because the content or context in said work offends them, or “triggers” them. According to Peggy Noonan of The Wall Street Journal, “It (triggering) has been going on for a while and is part of

Being prepared in the event of a disaster, whether manmade or natural, will help you and your family survive. One of the best ways to be ready is having a bug out bag well-suited to your family and the area where you live. Putting one together is not difficult, if you have a comprehensive list to guide you. Here is our list of 62 bug out bag essentials to get you packing: Hydration Since humans can only go without water for 72 hours, this is one of the most important items to consider. It is also

DUNKIN' DONUTS FOUNDED: In 1950, Bill Rosenberg opened the first Dunkin' Donuts shop in Quincy, Massachusetts. Dunkin' Donuts licensed the first of many franchises in 1955. Dunkin' Donuts is the world's leading baked goods and coffee chain, serving more than 3 million customers per day. Dunkin' Donuts sells 52 varieties of donuts and more than a dozen coffee beverages as well as an array of bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. A simple philosophy, "Make and serve the freshest, most

Imagine walking into a foreign building where you were welcomed with open arms, warm greetings, and sincere smiles. We were introduced to a new way of life that started with us responding to “As-Salaam-Alaikum” with “Wa-Alaikum-Salaam” along with firm handshakes. Because we did a little bit of research before making the trip to one of the oldest mosques in South Florida, we felt a little more prepared and confident in what we came there to accomplish. This is what happened when our team of four anthropologists

In the midst of the chaos of the on-going Syrian civil war, the nation of Syrian Kurds has slowly coalesced and formed its own self-proclaimed sovereign country, complete with its own constitution and form of government. Though still in its early days, it has already collaborated with international powers to fight off terrorist groups, and remained a strong hold in the region of northern Syria. This conflict will continue to evolve and have major implications for the future of Syrian Kurds, and other

Many religions are practiced throughout the world. The most common ones are l Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Each of these have their own views, preachers and followers. Every religion is independently known because of its distinguishing holy being and god to be worshipped. Religions give their followers the particular strategies and rules in which to lead their lives. These rules and strategies give the distinctive identity to the followers of the particular religion. The