Sentences with phrase «traditional cultural ideals»

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They want to make God in their own image, conforming to their ideals, backing up their own prejudices and traditional or cultural beliefs.

Shalit shows how, even in the face of such cultural pressures, a surprising number of young women are reclaiming the ideal of modesty — and often returning to traditional religion in order to do so.

Perhaps that is a cultural ideal, but the truth is that most of us were not raised in a «traditional» two - parent, 2 kids, 1 dog home (well, I was but that's beside the point).

Progressive cultural ideals should reign supreme and traditional religion is either best abandoned or brought into line with those higher ideals.

For a cultural trip with a twist, head to the Alto Douro Wine Region, the traditional home of port wine — an ideal souvenir for any budding wine connoisseur.

Aside from the iconic Angkor Wat, Siem Reap offers plenty of sightseeing opportunities such as well - preserved Buddhist and Hindu temples, cultural dances and traditional performances, as well as verdant national parks that are ideal for hiking, bird - watching, picnicking, and swimming.

Known for his haunting and poignant family portraits, Zhang's paintings highlight the emotional conflicts of his generation under the Cultural Revolution, where individual expression and traditional family ties were at explicit odds with the pressure to fit into the collectivist ideal.

THEATRE Our 326 seat traditional theatre is ideal for cultural showcases, film, conferences or sit down events.