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Essay Archive - American and Nigerian Culture
American and Nigerian Culture
American and Nigerian cultures are alike in some aspects of life,
while being dissimilar in other aspects. This idea is clearly exemplified
when one compares their own experience and knowledge of culture in America
to that description and portrayal of Nigerian culture as seen through Buchi
Emecheta's novel, The Wrestling Match.
Both of our societies can be looked at as parallel in how teenagers
are typically stereotyped, rivalry among towns/villages, and the
attainment of manhood or maturity through experiences or accomplishments.
Contrary to the similarity of the cultures, there are also some
basic ....
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