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The Movie ‘Lion’ is an Illustration of the Struggle of Finding Home for Adoptees
“Lion,” a 2016 Oscar-nominated film, perfectly demonstrates the feeling of loneliness that plagues Third Culture Kids (TCKs), adoptees and adults. Many Adult TCKs struggle to find a sense of belonging in the culture of the geographical location they reside in, […]
Alice Merton’s ‘No Roots’ is Uplifting, Uniting, and Nomadic
Reaching the top 10 song charts in eight countries, Alice Merton’s “No Roots” made waves. Within the lyrics, Merton’s feelings regarding her Third Culture Kid (TCK) lifestyle are prominent. This song about not having a home or sense of belonging […]
Cultural Coexistence of Spanish Fashion: Part 3 of 3
Concluding this series is part three of our cultural coexistence analysis of fashion. In this part, we look at Spain and its cultural take on fashion. Spain is the country that holds one of the main fashion capitals of the world: […]
Cultural Coexistence of Japanese Fashion – Part 2 of 3
As highlighted in part one of the series “Cultural Coexistence of Dress and Fashion,” fashion is a topic that differs and appeals to different cultural locations in many ways. Japan and the United States are two cultures that share stylistic […]
Cultural Coexistence of Dress and Fashion in Nigeria- Part 1 of 3
Maintaining a global perspective while exercising cultural coexistence is necessary when comparing and contrasting the unique qualities between two fashion cultures such as Nigeria and the United States. For this research, I have conducted an interview with a friend who […]
The Black Eyed Peas: Blended Cultures in The Music Industry
When the Black Eyed Peas appeared on the scene, they gave their audience an eclectic vibe and a diverse cultural look. Moreover, this group is a combination of both pop and rap. With its diverse makeup, the group appeals to […]
Military Brat Brynne Adams Grows Up Moving Around the U.S.A.- Part 3 of 3
Brynne Adams had to adapt to each place she lived as she grew up a Military Brat in the U.S.A. A sense of home toward a physical place was often changing and learning the ways of new places was hard. […]
Military Brat Brynne Adams Grows Up Moving Around the U.S.A. – Part 2 of 3
As discussed in part one of Brynne Adams’ story, making new friends was the hardest part of moving. Having both parents in the military and moving around multiple times meant saying goodbye to a lot of people for her. Building […]
