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    Traditional vs. Modern Society In today's world, the modern person is educated, independent and aggressive. To be a success, you must put forth your most competitive side and win it all. Nothing less will be permitted. This is the mindset of most business tycoons, stockbrokers and the like. However, on the other side of the globe, third world countries follow a more traditional lifestyle where the outlook on life is a little less malicious. In these countries, the society's idea of success is

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    Chinese society sets its societal framework distinctively apart from the West. Although guanxi is often portrayed as one’s social network, it is much different from the so-called “connections” in Western society. Guanxi is a special social phenomenon in the Chinese societal context. It has survived throughout history and continues to be a prevalent trend because it has its Chinese characteristics and attributes that are not found in other societies. The existence of guanxi in Chinese society originated

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    Civil society appeared the first time in Europe in the 16th century and it has become populated since the 18th century (Edwards, 2004). In Asia, civil society has attracted considerable attention in the past decade; In fact, some scholars believe that there is no term of “civil society” in Asia at all (Rowe 1993). However, models of civil society in Europe were often offered after civil society had appeared, but in Asia, civil society is seen at different stages as well as political constitutions

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    England in a more positive light, “More’s account of the Utopians contrasts the unequal distribution of wealth in England with the promise of abundance and happiness in a New World common wealth.” (More 1.) One predominant aspect of More’s utopian society is the elimination of private property. He believes that in essence, in order to gain true prosperity, private property must be abolished, and should be replaced by communal property. He reiterates that notion by saying, “… Till property is taken

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    Rapidly flourishing throughout civilization, varying in geological location and social classes, secret societies have thrived on the basis of bonding men. A secret society is an organization comprised of members devoted conserving its secrets; however, a great society is a society that becomes more captivating as it unfolds (Beidelman 6). Secret organizations were established to form a tradition that allowed the survival of the organization’s concepts and practices without influence from outside

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    Modern societies revolve around money regardless of secrecy. Uniquely, secret organizations became international economic developers by establishing social classes and monetary institutions. Secret societies became another division of the social classes within Europe and America, for they were very influential among the elites in the 1700’s by providing exclusivity from the poor (Knight 335). Likewise in traditional African societies, secrets distinguish social classes and reveal mysteries reserved

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    As societies develop, many changes occur that help the progression of a better civilization. While some changes are subtle, others are incredibly dramatic and alter the course of human history. Few changes of this significance have occurred and one of these more notable changes appeared in the era of the Hunter-Gathers. The drastic changes from a Hunter-Gatherer society to an Agriculturalist or Pastoralist civilization are some of the most radical alterations in societal development on earth.

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    In society rules and regulations can only be obeyed if the people of the society behave in a civilized manner, and respect authority figures and objects. In Lord of the Flies the author, William Golding uses the conch to symbolize how power and order within a society can change, when society changes and order is no longer present the savage nature of man comes out. Towards the beginning of the novel when he boys were still show regard for basic humanity. The conch shell brought order to the camp

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    The Effects of a Lack of Society Civilization plays a major role in shaping lives. It controls an individual’s behavior, manners, and way of living. It plays an especially important role in the novel Lord of the Flies by William Golding, which is about a group of British boys who are stranded on a deserted island without any adult supervision. Immediately after landing on the island, the boys develop basic rules to keep order and elect one amongst themselves, Ralph, as chief.. The boys are then faced

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    Collapse of Society Society is a prominent topic among dystopian novels. This topic provides insight and thought-provoking ideas to the readers, which allows them to reflect on the merit of their own society. In William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, the collapse of society is due to many factors. Firstly, the lack of teamwork plays a significant factor that contributes to the failure of society on the island, as it leads to the loss of cooperation and participation. Next, the society on the island

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