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  • Gods and knickknacks : the American adoption of Asian religious items

    Creator:
    Jameson, Tamsyn L.
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    This thesis contains the cultural biography of Buddhist and Hindu items in a small college town in the United States. It explores different factors that have led to the availability of these items here, what attracts Americans to them, and the meanings they give these items. Semi-structured interviews were conducted...
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    Buddhist and Hindu items in a small college town in the United States. It explores different factors

  • Remaking myths and subverting the mainstream : teen girls come of age on and off the screen

    Creator:
    Hentges, Sarah Duncan
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    For at least 30 years American culture has failed to provide empowering myths and symbols to its adolescents as they come of age and try to make sense of their selves, sexuality and the culture that surrounds them. This lack of myths and symbols is especially harmful to girls and...
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    betrayal is not surprising."10 But this shock, sadness, and anger come up against the very culture that

  • Japanese animation in America and its fans

    Creator:
    Davis, Jesse Christian
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    This research covers Japanese animation and its popularity in the United States. It focuses on hardcore fans for whom this animation has become part of their lives. Using interviews of self-identified anime fans, this research explores how anime fandom has become a part of American life despite originating in a...
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    United States. The language and culture barrier prevent many fans from visiting Japan, but Japan is