The citizens of multicultural countries need to have a better understanding of cultural studies than people living in countries that have a single culture
Many people are unable to describe why they behave the way they do or why their thought processes are similar to their neighbor's but not similar to a person from another country. The reasons for such differences are complicated. There are many such questions, the answers to which lie in the difference in cultures across the world. They can only be understood by studying the implication of difference in location and the evolution of behavior. The field of study that deals with such questions and variations is called cultural studies.
Such questions are relevant for a country like USA or India that has a large diversity of people. The citizens of such countries need to have a better understanding of cultural studies than people living in countries that have a single culture. One can invest time and money to understand this subject. This will promote a higher level of cooperation and understanding. Today, many institutions teach the basic tenets of the evolution of culture and tradition to their students, as a part of the country's history. Consequently, people who are interested in studying history find themselves delving deeper into the subject.
Those that are interested in these kinds of studies wish to understand the way their society functions and the reasons why it has evolved the way it is today. Their interest in the subject is their effort to understand the social evolution of their country. People who spend time and money to understand other cultures apart from their own are found to be more tolerant and understanding of the differences between cultures around the world. Therefore, they are model citizens as they promote cooperation and tolerance between different people. This is one major aspect that makes the country stronger and more efficient.
Although courses on cultural studies are provided in many universities, the subject is one that is relevant for every person. As a result one finds many people reading books related to this subject. Many times, books on this subject are unavailable or out of stock due to their high demand. As the demand for books on this subject is usually significant, people should find alternate routes to get the required books. One such option is the internet. There are many websites that provide used and brand new editions of books on cultural studies. What's more, once the person has read the book, he or she can sell it right back to the website.
By Flora Bright
Editor: Social Psychology
