Like other regions of Spain, Catalonia has a distinct language and a strong
sense of cultural difference that were repressed under Francisco Franco's dictatorship, which ended in 1975.
Not exact matches
«If the
cultural left insists on its present strategy — on asking us to respect one another in our
differences rather than asking us to cease noticing those
differences — it will have to find a new way
of creating a
sense of commonality at the level
of national politics.»
Like a long - distance relationship, points
of understanding and
difference between the works come in equal measure - dislocation and a
sense of cultural ambiguity permeates these works.
Because
of the
sense of smell's inherent subjectivity and intimacy, these olfactory artworks generate thought - provoking insights into
cultural difference, spirituality, and the philosophy
of the body.
While issues
of class and
cultural differences, exoticization
of the «other,» etc., are invoked, these videos also convey a
sense of curiosity, humor, and joy that emphasize a common humanity.
Rather than reflecting a negative stereotypical «Orientalism» with its links to
cultural colonialism, as discussed by Edward Said in his 1978 seminal book on the subject, Esser's depictions
of the Near East aim to convey a
sense of reconciliation amidst regional
differences and historical issues.
Exploring similarities and
differences in our
cultural expectations improves our capacity to understand and relate to others, and helps to build a
sense of belonging amongst children and their families.
When the
differences are not acknowledged, or when the
cultural traditions children identify with are ignored or minimised, it can negatively affect children's
cultural identity development and
sense of belonging.