2006-12-27 02:36:51 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
By old world what are you referring to? What part of the world are you looking at? For centuries the 'old days' were great if you were the right color, if you had the right amount of money, and if you lived in the right place. It was less than charming for those who were denied rights (worldwide) due to their color, for those who were starving and for those who were occupied by supposed 'advanced' nations.
2006-12-27 02:39:59 · answer #1 · answered by toff 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends on what you use to define "culture." Using the terms "Old World" and "New World" shows a Eurocentric viewpoint on your part. On my end, being Native American, this IS my "Old World." One person's charm and culture is another person's horrible insult. For example, Greece is seen as being "charming" and "cultured," but they also have one of the worst records regarding womens' rights. As someone from a matriarchal society, that makes them savages! In the 1700s, we also viewed the English as savages because they were so hairy and didn't ever remove hair like we did, or take baths every day. Only animals had hair on their bodies.
It's all in what your own cultural base is. What's savage to one is cultured to another.
2006-12-27 10:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by Danagasta 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋