https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel en-us 2016-09-21 09:45:57 UTC 2024-04-12 02:44:51 UTC hello@padlet.com s_t_bagger https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331228 2016-09-21 09:47:15 UTC https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331228 s_t_bagger https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331631 USA
Middle power distance (40) - The parents are very close to their children, but there are strong authorities and a big difference between rich and poor (they have a maid) 
Individualism (91) - Richard wants the bus to wait for them, but the other tourists won't wait because they think of themselves. 
Masculinity (62) - In the movie Susan doesn't trust the Moroccan doctor and she would rather be treated by an American. 
Middle uncertainty avoidance (46) - Richard accepts the help of stranger, but Susan is still sceptic of being helped by strangers from Morocco. 
Short term orientation (74) - Richard and Susan acts equally and they treat the children equally, which shows short term orientation.
Indulgence (68) - Americans are Christian and very much against racism, still Richard and Susan are a little racist.
JAPAN
Middle power distance (54) - There is a big difference between rich and poor, but Chieko and her father are very equal. There is not much hierarchy. 
Individualism (46) - The father mainly thinks of himself and forgets to think about his daughter and how his actions affect her. 
Masculinity (95) - Chieko plays sport for a team and her team wants to win and they think the judge is being unfair.
High Uncertainty avoidance (92) - They don’t like to talk about the mother’s death. 
Long term orientation (88) -  The daughter can’t see her life going anywhere because she is not happy now and might never be. 
Restraint (58) - Japan: There are strict social norms for example at the dentist and the police man.
MOROCCO
High Power distance (70) - The father is very strict doesn’t treat his children as if they are equal with him. It is clear to see the hierarchy. 
Collectivism (54) - The father is worried about their family’s reputation, and the son sacrifices himself to save his brother and father. 
Masculinity (53) - There is some kind of competition between the brothers.
Uncertainty avoidance (68) - The father does not tolerate unorthodox behaviour.
Short term orientation (86) - The police want to establish the absolute truth.
Restraint (75) - The father is a little cynic and the childrens actions are restrained by socials norms.
MEXICO
High Power Distance (81) - The police shows clear authority. They do not argue with Amelia and her nephew, they are very commanding.
Collectivism (70) - It is a big wedding with a big family
Masculinity (69) - The nephew tries to solve the conflict by fighting it out.
Uncertainty avoidance (82) - Amelia won't dance with the man she thinks is married.
Short term orientation (76) - The nephew tries to flee from the police - not thinking of the consequence.
Indulgence (97) - At the wedding they just enjoy life and have fun.]]> 2016-09-21 09:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331631 s_t_bagger https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331935 Love - family, marriage, brotherly
Cultural differences
Conflicts
Sex
Alcohol and drugs
Teenage life
Death
Racism]]> 2016-09-21 09:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331935 s_t_bagger https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331995 A united humanity speaking one single language decided to build a tower tall enough to reach heaven.  God confounded their speech so that they could no longer understand each other and scattered them around the world. 

The movie is called Babel because it is about how languages and cultures can come in the way of communication between humans and create misunderstandings-]]> 2016-09-21 09:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/s_t_bagger/babel/wish/125331995