Sentences with phrase «specific cultural conditions»

And Paul is making claims about «all flesh» and «every person» and about the «power of the gospel to save» that go beyond the specific cultural conditions of Jews and gentiles in the first century — his language demands to be engaged with at the anthropological / theological level.

Not exact matches

The primary contribution of these studies is to suggest some of the specific social processes that intervene between general social or cultural conditions and the appearance of an ideology.

The significance of conceptualizing these responses as a distinct set of variables is that cultural innovations are seen as a result of specific actions, not just general phenomena that emerge automatically and mysteriously from structural conditions.

USDA regulations require that organic farms be «managed in accordance with the Act and regulations in this part to respond to site - specific conditions by integrating cultural, biological, and mechanical practices that foster cycling of resources, promote ecological balance, and conserve biodiversity» (USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, 2000).

So, the term «extended breastfeeding» assumes that the specific cultural and material conditions that middle - and upper - class contemporary Westerners experience — widespread misunderstanding and stigma surrounding women's breasts and children's biology; widespread availability of commercial formula; clean water to prepare it with; the time and space to wash, sterilize, and store bottles, and so forth — are «normal,» while literally everything that has ever existed outside of this limited cultural experience and relatively short, unique period in time is somehow abnormal.

In order to facilitate such a comparative study, there is a need to develop methods for integrating data about events, specific localities, historical trajectories, and social conditions that precipitate acute outbreaks of destructive violence, which includes damage to cultural heritage.

Drawing on his father's teachings, Desikachar went on to develop Viniyoga, a highly individualized approach to yoga that tailors the practice to each student's specific physical condition, emotional state, age, cultural background, and interests.

Without any individuals the images speak generally about human living conditions and their cultural or country - specific manifestations.

In light of the recent decision by the Museum of Modern Art, New York to hire a consulting curator to help with «the strengthening of its holdings» in black art, this closed door session addressed the idea of «progress» made by ethnic specific institutions and the nature of curatorial work within these institutions in today's social and cultural conditions.

In mainstream health care, there is often a low degree of experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, limited cultural competency and clinical focus is often on specific health conditions rather than on comprehensive care.