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Making Marriage: Some Key Ingredients For A More Successful Union, Caitlin Davis Hornback, Dianne Dentice
Making Marriage: Some Key Ingredients For A More Successful Union, Caitlin Davis Hornback, Dianne Dentice
Undergraduate Research Conference
Before entering into my own marriage on October 17, 2015, I wanted to discover the factors of what makes a successful marriage to help prevent becoming part of the 50% divorce statistic. When divorce can range anywhere from $15,000- $30,000, why would anyone want to leave their spouse?
Globalizing "Jesus": Critial Review Of Processes Of Media Globilization In The Production And Global Promotion Of The Film "Jesus", Wilson Mcfarland
Globalizing "Jesus": Critial Review Of Processes Of Media Globilization In The Production And Global Promotion Of The Film "Jesus", Wilson Mcfarland
Undergraduate Research Conference
To answer the question of how the Jesus film exemplifies media globalization, the author uses a critical review of globalization literature to look at the history of the Jesus film, how the film is an agent of cultural deposition, the technological and cultural influences of the film, the translations of the film, common critiques of the film, and the display of globalization in its production, promotion and use.
The Electric Housewife: Post-War Supermoms And The Modernization Of The American Home, Mary Welch
The Electric Housewife: Post-War Supermoms And The Modernization Of The American Home, Mary Welch
Undergraduate Research Conference
THe ideal American housewife is based off of post World War II media driven model. Society judged a 1950s family on the involvement of the wife within the home. By social standards housewives were expected to work full-time in the home. Electric appliances were introduced as saving devises and became socially accepted as necessities of the modern home. Contrary to popular belief electric home appliances did not reduce the amount of work required by a housewife but rather increased the number of obligations which she became responsible for.
The Importance Of Wedding Rituals In Human Societies, Courtney Snow
The Importance Of Wedding Rituals In Human Societies, Courtney Snow
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Symbolic interaction is the best explanation as to why, despite regional differences, modern style wedding dresses have similarities between cultures. Women of the world acknowledge and respect the traditions styles of their ancestors and try to incorporate some hint of tradition into their weddings. However, due to popular culture and style trends many of the wedding dresses from around the world use symbolism and detail to achieve the perfect balance between modern and time-honored.