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The effect of European and African cultures in forming uniquely African-American forms of expression in language or music fits within this approach, as well as a comparative examination of African-American cultures in various settings versus African societies or other American subcultures.
Alas, Tharp, like almost every other dancer in the program, is shown in disconnected snippets, often without explanatory context. The reason is that the series' interest in dance is less aesthetic than anthropological. The message seems to be that all peoples dance, ergo all dancing is equal -- even though some...
"We want to make sure that what-ever events we hold are all inclusive of the geographical backgrounds, religions, cultures, and genders of our membership, and take advantage of our diversity," he said.
I take it as given that the College builds, or undermines, its place in the larger community by the way it sustains the moral and intellectual life of each member of the College community. Although it is important to promote a greater awareness and understanding by all students of the...
Arab students who have grown up in the U.S. find themselves caught between two cultures, says Rabie. Consequently they feel like they don't quite fit in at Harvard or overseas.