are a myriad of reasons why a name becomes a crucial identity for many people. It is because they believe that a name can give power, authority, allegiances, and other special values. In many African countries such as Ghana and Nigeria or Asian countries such as Myanmar, the naming ceremony for a newborn baby is very special for the baby and the family. Even the entire society may become involved in celebrating it. People believe a name will bring the prestigious culture values to the baby that will
teenage immigrants in America goes through the culture duel, where teenagers have to battle with the culture of where they live and the culture of where their parents are from. These kids are usually stuck in between the two cultures and try to create a combination between the two so that not only their parents are happy but so are they. Some children struggle with the names given to them by their parents because they are bullied for how weird their names sound or where it comes from. It is important
Student Name:Delia Alina Lapusneanu.................................................. Student No: B00699824.................................................................... Course Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF MARKTING ....................... Module Code/Title: MKT104( 10563).............................................. Lecturer: TATIANA PREDELINA................................................... Assignement Choose a tangible consumer product with which you are familiar and complete the following:
According to Plato, the task of a name-giver is sacred. Names are deeply connected to our perception of the world, and a name-giver’s ability to assign them is a weighty responsibility (Plato, Cratylus). Perhaps this reverence for name assignment is what makes it difficult to understand the reasons behind naming practices in other cultures. In her paper about understanding modern African-American naming, Smith demonstrates that the unique practices of black name-givers do not “indicate family dysfunction
belonging to a certain culture that is attributed to the upbringing of an individual in the given culture. Cultural identity gives a person the sense of belonging and belonging towards their culture. Modern cultural studies show that cultural identification has taken a new face. Various cultural identifiers can be used to identify the culture of an individual. These identifiers include nationality, language, location, gender, religious beliefs, history, and ethnicity. Culture is important in shaping
(Zarei 2014). Searle (1995: 134) states that proper names are non-descriptive. They do not describe objects and so a person knowing one’s name does not know anything more than that. However, that does not mean that that it is impossible to create a descriptive proper name. A singular common noun might be used in reference to a particular character. It is also possible to create a proper noun from a common noun by using a common
related to names and identity. Your identity is shown through your name and sometimes people may not be able to see themselves as their name shows them. Many cultures think certain names are ordinary but they also see names that are not ordinary or weird in some way. Throughout the book, you see the distaste Gogol has for his name. He does not like it and goes to great lengths to change it, although still maintaining part of his Bengali and Russian roots. Also seen is the distaste for his culture not wanting
and American culture. It’s a story of Ashima and Ashoke Ganguli who leave India for the sake of better opportunities in America and about their children Gogol and Sonia. The immigrants lead a double identity, and, therefore, feel suspicious and fearful towards the new culture in early years of settlement in a new country. Their children are born in the new world but they belong to their native country. They belong to two cultures but in reality not to anyone. They have to put their names in such a
person. Gogol is the son of two first generation immigrants from a different culture who have moved to America. There, Gogol is born and is surrounded by his parents’ culture and the American culture. Gogol finds his parents’ cultural traditions to be funny and does not understand them and chooses to partake more in American cultural traditions at times. He is torn and constantly having to choose between two different cultures. In The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri, Gogol Ganguli struggles to figure out
Restoration “I don’t get it. Why did you have to give me a pet name in the first place? What’s the point?” “It’s our way, Gogol,” his mother maintained. “It’s what Bengalis do.” “But it’s not even a Bengali name… How could you guys name me after someone so strange? No one takes me seriously[.]” [… The] only person who didn’t take Gogol seriously… who tormented him, the only person chronically aware of and afflicted by the embarrassment of his name, the only person who constantly questioned it and wished
Assimilation and Retroculturation When people are forced to make a choice between keeping their own roots and blending into the mainstream culture, many people tend to assimilate into the mainstream culture. Blending into the mainstream means new opportunities and better lives, but keeping old identities make them get the sense of belonging. There are numerous ways for people to keep their roots. In the essay “Once Upon a Quinceanera”, Julia Alvarez follows the female “coming-of-age” tradition known
living. Often times, these new ideas conflict with a person’s previous ideas causing dilemma; the person’s dilemma leads to the hybridization of two ideas or cultures. “Bharat Changes His Image”, by Yasmine Gooneratne, should remain in the Migrations unit because the characters struggle to find a balance between Sri Lankan and Australian cultures while establishing themselves in their new home. Their actions and struggles parallel the unit’s essential questions and enduring understandings. The characters
where all cultures can express themselves and live in a place where they are accepted. However, this image of freedom of individual expression is a lie. Many who live in America face daily backlash and discrimination if they do express individuality that counteracts the “norms” of America’s cultural society. In America, discrimination against other cultures seems to be a problem that has almost always been present. Currently, I would think that most immigrants and people from other cultures seem to
A Name at their Expense Mascots are beloved figure heads for sports teams everywhere almost every sport team has a mascot of some kind; that said, sometimes instead of bring people together it can cause a rift between two cultures. Such as Washington’s D.C.’s football team the “Redskins” often the word redskin was a derogatory word used against the Native Americans and while it may seem as though paying homage to the Native American community the overall stereotyped actions of the fans themselves
the globe, names exist as a fairly standard means of identification between individuals. However, many different cultures use very unique naming systems to identify themselves and those around them. In Charles MacDonald’s article “Can personal names be translated?”, the author tells a short story about a Bengali boy that struggles with his own name, but eventually goes on to realize its true meaning after speaking to his father about it. In order to gain some initial insight on my own name, I did the
difficulty that is significant to their lives is their name. At first, a name appears to be no more than a simple way of identifying oneself. However, names can have great impacts on people’s lives due to their unseen importance and purpose, as shown in both the novel and film, The Namesake. Both adaptations follow the story of an Indian couple after their immigration to the United States, and the difficulties their son faces due to his unique name. The Namesake beautifully portrays the difficulties
Honor or having an honor culture is a hallmark trait of many cultures both ancient and modern. While many would go to Homer’s The Iliad for clear indications of honor culture within Ancient Greek culture, The Odyssey also provides clear indications of an honor culture. Before honor culture within The Odyssey can be explored, honor and honor culture must first be defined. The most common and relatable explanation for honor culture in our modern day world is a prevailing culture in the southern United
Names having great meaning in human civilization. They can have personal meaning and help create the foundation for a sense of self and identity. They're often rooted in a persons heritage and culture and therefore can serve to remind a person of where they come from. They help create a sense of recognition and familiarity between people and ultimately a sense of solidarity and community. Names can also be used as a form of respect and affection or as signs of disrespect. These various roles that
Gogul is a Ukrainian author that deeply engraves values from Ashoke and Ashima’s home culture (India) to their American host culture. Cultural hegemony is a main concern as Ashoke and Ashima see their children turning to American culture to fit in and leave their Indian heritage behind. The concern of maintaining their culture is not the only issue Ashoke and Ashima meet along their journey. Cultural adaption, culture shock, integration, segregation and separation are noticed and critiqued between scenes
Yangsook Choi’s ‘The Name Jar’ published in the year 2001 is multicultural children’s fiction which deals with the apprehensions of a newly arrived Korean girl Unhie in the United States who is nervous about her name which she thinks kids in her new school will not be able to pronounce or understand. On the first day of her school while giving an introduction she tells the class that she hasn’t picked up a name yet post which a large jar filled with different American English names comes to her desk