American culture

American culture

Art, music, literature, people, sports, technology, business, politics, religion and more in the United States. American culture is primarily Western, but is influenced by African, Asian, and Latin American and Native American cultures.

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family

Culture; American culture

The concept of “family” is complex. Diverse experiences of family depend on age, gender, ethnicity socio-economic status, sexual orientation and religious affiliation. Throughout American history ...

Phoenix, AZ

Culture; American culture

State capital and Sunbelt success story The largest metropole of the Southwest, Phoenix literally bloomed from the desert after the Second World War—so much so that new landscapes have forced pollen ...

privacy

Culture; American culture

The right to control information, access and visibility is perceived as an important cultural value in the United States, closely linked to individualism and freedom. While debated in relation to ...

GAP

Culture; American culture

Ubiquitous chain that began as a music and jeans store in San Francisco, CA in 1969. GAP took on a more designer look with Mickey Drexler in 1983, when it also purchased Banana Republic. While it ...

hardware store

Culture; American culture

Specialists in materials, tools and advice for the home-owner interested in small do-ityourself projects. Everything from nails to hand tools can be purchased, as well as lumber, paint and many other ...

Indianapolis, IN

Culture; American culture

State capital and Midwestern commercial center, known for conservative Republican politics and top-flight basketball (high school, college tournaments and the professional Pacers). While the 1990 ...

American Indians

Culture; American culture

The term “American Indian” refers to the indigenous people of North America. Neither the term nor the concept existed before Columbus landed in the Americas. Before European contact, indigenous ...