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Ali Grossman Ms Myers World Studies 4 1 October 2012 Four Articles; Different Opinions of the World Each culture differs from one another, especially America. In the articles “On social matters, Eastern and Western points of view” and “One origin, many races” they talk about how America is more quick to judge than any other countries. In “On social matters, Eastern and Western points of view”, by Mark Bowden, he gives an example of an Asian kid that shot six of his colleagues and then shot himself. However, America thinks it was because he was just cruel and stupid. Asia thinks he had deeper problems and there is another side to the story. In “One origin, many races”, by Faye Flam, he gives the example that because of their race, African Americans are discriminated against and treated different. However, it was tested that every human being, no matter the race, has the same DNA analyses. American culture dominates because they are the ones with the easiest way out. By that, I mean that we have freedom of speech and individual choice. Also, America is the home of new technologies and ideas. For example, American symbols are all around the world with Mickey Mouse, McDonalds, Nike, etc. However, it is not often you see different signs supporting Syria or another country all around America. I also think America dominates over other countries because we are said to be the greediest and most spoiled. People from other countries who are less fortunate could be intimidated by Americans. What strikes me as a World Studies’ student the most about the information is everyone in the worlds different stereotypes and opinions about other countries. For example, stereotypical people in America may think of Africans as dirty, mean, and more awful words. However, the people living in Africa may think the same of the Americans, or think they’re snobby, greedy, selfish and rude. Americans seem to see the world differently than others according to “Asians, Americans see world differently” by Randolph E. Schmid, by in my opinion, every human being sees the world differently. It all depends on your life style.