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Globalization of Soccer Kicks Local Fans

Posted on February 28, 2008
Topics: Culture, Corporations, Globalization
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Much to the chagrin of local fans, globalization is helping to create a corporate and commercial image of English soccer that is far from its historic roots.
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Keywords: Soccer, capitalism

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Hollywood Still Seduces the World

Posted on January 30, 2008
Previously filed under: North America, Culture and Society
Despite growing resentment of US foreign policy, Hollywood continues to experience record growth internationally, perpetuating both negative and favorable views of the US.
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Keywords: Film, culture, US, trade, markets

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Cosmopolitan Masala - Enriching Diversity

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Technological innovation and economic advances today require work done by groups of people who share different viewpoints, working together to create new ideas.
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Keywords: immigration, culture, diversity, technology

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The Ladies of Mercy Corps Somalia

Posted on December 19, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Mercy Corps' Jeremy Barnicle had an informative conversation with three female Mercy Corps employees in southern Somalia.
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Keywords: Somalia, Islam, Mercy Corps, education

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Historic Election in Argentina

Posted on November 7, 2007
Countries: Argentina
Previously filed under: South America, Culture and Society
Cristina Fernandez, former first lady and senator, has become the first women to be elected president in Argentina.
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Keywords: president, elections, economy, Christina Fernandez

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Globalization with Arab Characteristics

Posted on November 1, 2007
Topics: Globalization, Economic Development
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
The Arab states need to adapt to global markets in order to increase employment opportunities for the booming young adult population.
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Keywords: youth, unemployment, Middle East

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The Rise of African Hip Hop

Posted on October 15, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Hip hop music has returned to Africa and the hip hop culture has helped to empower youth all across the continent.
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Keywords: hip hop, music, youth, Africa, empowerment, social movements

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The Humanitarian Impact of Urbanisation

Posted on October 9, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
Population growth in cities has resulted in increased concentrations of people in slums, which has escalated the effects of server poverty.
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Keywords: economy, environment, food security, urban risk, education, urbanization

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Pulling Stunts to End AIDS Ignorance

Posted on August 14, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
AIDS campaigner Andre van Zijl performs stunts to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in South Africa.
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Keywords: Andre van Zijl, stunts, HIV/AIDS, health education

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Women Still Back of the Queue on Land Access

Posted on August 9, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
With the AIDS epidemic tearing families apart, women are going against inheritance customs and fighting for land rights in Africa.
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Keywords: women, land rights, HIV/AIDS, Africa

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Organic Cosmetics Break Out

Posted on August 3, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
Organic beauty products are increasing in popularity, but are they really as natural as they claim?
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Keywords: organic cosmetics, skincare, fair trade, technology

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South Africa - Hip Hop Revolution

Posted on July 11, 2007
Previously filed under: Africa, Culture and Society
A new film chronicles the rise of hip hop from apartheid to contemporary South Africa.
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Keywords: hip hop, South Africa, Hip Hop Revolution, film reviews, social movements

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Teenagers in Gaza

Posted on July 2, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Youth in Gaza connect with their American counterparts in Portland through a Mercy Corps program.
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Keywords: Gaza, Palestine,

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Islamic Banking is a Rapidly Growing Industry - An Interview

Posted on June 26, 2007
Previously filed under: Europe and Middle East, Culture and Society
Jawad I. Ali speaks to the Council on Foreign Relations about the growing global sharia finance industry.
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Keywords: Islam, banking, microfinance, microcredit, Sharia finance

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Americanization or Cultural Diversity?

Posted on June 22, 2007
Previously filed under: Asia, Culture and Society
The effect of globalization on world cultures is much more complex than it seems.
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Keywords: culture, globalization, Americanization, diversity

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