Culture and menstruation. The relationship between culture and menstruation is expressed in many ways. A variety of menstrual-related traditions exist. One group of authors has even theorized that menstruation may have played a key role in the development of symbolic culture in early human society.[1] Sacred and powerful[edit] Mythology[edit] Mayan mythology explains the origin of menstruation as a punishment for violating the social rules governing marital alliance. In Judaism and Christianity, the latter derives from the first, it is of the punishment for the disobedience of Eve who would eat of the Forbidden Fruit to know of the difference between good and evil.
The history of Nepal’s virgin cult is ancient, and the practice of the revering little girls as goddesses there dates back to before the thirteenth century. Religion[edit] Abrahamic[edit] Most Christian denominations do not follow any specific rituals or rules related to menstruation. Orthodox Christianity[edit] Dharmic religions[edit] Bali[edit] South Korea: Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette.
Welcome to our guide to South Korea. This is useful for anyone researching Korean culture, customs, manners, etiquette, values and wanting to understand the people better. You may be going to Korea on business, for a visit or even hosting Korean colleagues or clients in your own country. Remember this is only a very basic level introduction and is not meant to stereotype all Korean people you may meet! Facts and Statistics Location: Eastern Asia, southern half of the Korean Peninsula bordering the East Sea and the Yellow Sea Capital: Seoul Climate: temperate, with rainfall heavier in summer than winter Population: 48,598,175 (July 2004 est.)
Ethnic Make-up: homogeneous (except for about 20,000 Chinese) Religions: no affiliation 46%, Christian 26%, Buddhist 26%, Confucianist 1%, other 1% Government: republic The Korean Language The Koreans are one ethnic family speaking one language. Why not learn some useful Korean phrases? Korean Society & Culture Etiquette & Customs in South Korea. Country Studies - StumbleUpon. Countries of the World - CountryReports.org - StumbleUpon. Random Name Generator. DontGrossOutTheWorld.swf from fekids.com. 7 Innocent Gestures That Can Get You Killed Overseas. If you've ever had your penis cut off and/or been executed while on holiday, you'll probably know that it's easy to offend people from other cultures.
Unless you learn the ways of the place you're visiting, even the most well-meaning tourist can regularly find his oesophagus stuffed with burning goat. But surely just plain common sense and good manners will save you, right? Wrong. Extend Your Hand, Palm Outward in Greece What you think you are saying: "Phew! What you are actually saying: "Phew! What the hell? SHIT, is what we're saying here. If you really want to piss a Greek person off, you can go for the double moutza, which features both hands splayed above your head. Give the Thumbs-Up In The Middle East What you think you are saying: "Ayyyyy! What you are actually saying: "Ayyyyy! What the hell? The thumbs-up sign has been confusing people for thousands of years.
Finish Your Meal In Thailand / The Philippines / China What you think you are saying: "This is a delicious meal.