Salwar kameez

In reference to chapter 1, the term intercultural communication equates similarly to culture communication around the world. Intercultural communication refers “to communication between persons who have different cultural beliefs, values, or ways of behaving.” (DeVito 40) In order to be more aware culturally, a person should open their mind to new experiences and not be afraid to learn more about a person’s culture. For this assignment, I decided to research a culture that has stark differences than

Diversity is a value that is shown in mutual respect and appreciation of the similarities and differences such as age, culture, education, ethnicity, experience, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and social class that makes people unique. An environment where diversity is respected is one where as individuals and members of teams we effectively apply all our talents, skills and experiences. Diversity influences the world around us and allows us to see the world in our personal values. Consequently

Comparing Poems I am going to be talking about their methods that the poets use to explore the connection between people and the places in which they live in. The poems that I am comparing are Hurricane hits England and Presents from my Aunts in Pakistan. In Hurricane Hits England the techniques used are personification, she says “Talk to me oya” here referring to the hurricane as a person, she is doing this to try and feel like she is at home, trying to connect back to where she came from, it

The book Interpreter of the Maldives is a collection of short stories by Jhumpa Lahiri that examines the relationship between Indian and American culture. Lahiri does this by using motifs, patterns and themes that recur throughout the short stories. The relationship between the two cultures is not only evident in romantic relationships of Indian-Americans, but in Lahiri’s description of clothing. Lahiri's description of clothing in the short stories, Sexy, This Blessed House and the Third and Final

Chikan is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word means embroidery. Believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, the wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir, it is one of Lucknow's best known textile decoration styles. Chikankari is the embroidery work done with the white cotton thread on fine white cotton material. The word 'Chikan' is basically derived from Persian word 'Chikeen'. In earlier days, the Chikankari embroidery is traditionally done on mulmul- fine

Mehta’s Films The film Water (2005) was hard for me to watch. The social status of females that are widows was a heartbreaking, emotional and psychologically damaging. Chuyia, is an 8-year-old child, she does remember getting married, but is woken by her father to say she will be now living in an ashram- a place for widows- these widows are to live here due to her sins being the reason that her husband passed. Madhumati is the ruler of the ashram, she is a fowl woman. Her way of making money

College Essay Pakistan, May 2007 around 8:00 pm, I existed the local madrasa (religious school), completing the 5th daily prayer and recitation of the Quran, and proceeded to head home wearing my light blue Kameez, White Salwar, and a Kufi on my head to offer a sign of humility before God. The reason I remember that warm windy night is because that day the mullah taught me that we humans are sent to earth by almighty god so he can test our loyalty to him. Those who follow his true path will ascend

performances as sorcery. They also work as labourers. Usually there is spent on food and clothing. Women wear saree, saya and blouse. Men wear kurta and gamachha which going out of market. The boys wear ganji pant, shirt. The girls wear frock, part and salwar suit. The Baiga worship a plethora of drities. They worship nature. They also worship Jhandi baba, Sheetala Devi etc.They celebrate many festivals like Holi, Diwali, Janamastami, etc. Tattooing is an integral part of their life style. They belief

similar experiences, I realized that there is a balance. I do not have to lose one to become another. I can enjoy powdered Krispy Kreme donuts and ladoos. I can listen to Drake's greatest hits and Bollywood film tunes. I can wear Nike Pros and salwar kameez. My two identities created a new one. I am an Indian-American. But being Indian-American comes with the list of practically infinite stereotypes, from both Americans and Indians. "Oh you're Indian, you over-achievers. So good at math and science

hanging down from the wall, tool kits of thread and sewing materials, and a small woven stool to sit on. But, you turn to sit down when you notice a young girl already there. Let’s take a minute to describe her. She’s wearing traditional clothing, a salwar kameez, as they call it in Urdu. She’s holding a half-sewn shoe sole in her right hand and a needle with thread in the other. She’s silently and determinedly working in the corner of the poorly-lighted room. Oh, how rude of me. Let’s give ‘her’ a name