Global Culture

“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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Brynne Adams was born to parents in the military and moved around the United States as she grew up. Adams was born in Kentucky and lived in Clarksville, Tenn., U.S.A. until she was two years old. She lived between Tennessee, […]

Nathan Walker was born in Cardiff, Wales, UK, and grew up in Australia where he first began to play hockey. The movie “The Mighty Ducks” was his inspiration to play the sport, Walker told ABC 7 News. After he watched […]

Films, TV series, music, photography, you name it, they all show a select audience a certain theme or message. But most directors and photographers go beyond the “surface” message to incorporate several hidden themes or ideologies. Some ideas are so subtle and subconscious that it’s not until you go […]

Architect Zaha Hadid created her buildings with drama, innovation, and daring curves. She revolutionized how buildings are designed by infusing radical creativity and a robust sense of confidence. Overcoming the cultural barriers that had all the potential to bar her […]