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Why do people smoke? By heritage people are non-smokers. Traditionally, tobacco was associated with initiation, fertility, and cleansing (Gately 2001). Modernly, it’s known to not be good health wise. In addition to it becoming a costly habit, it slows people down. Smoking contributes to making them short of breath. One thing’s for sure, people aren’t just smoking to look cool any longer. It’s true, some people are looking for ways to...Continue Reading

People come from a heritage that insists children must keep quiet and listen to their elders. Traditionally, story-telling plays a huge role in identity. Sharing and passing on knowledge down to others. This information that influences identity it typically patriarchal. Coming from elder male figures who teach those younger about who they are and about life. In more recent traditions, women have played a more important role in shaping the...Continue Reading

People have been accustomed to traditional clothing. Sometimes this means attire that respects religious customs and values, other times traditional just means jeans and a t-shirt. The truth is that people want to look good but in essence they get dressed up to be accepted. Complying to these traditional standards of clothing has given them a sense of acceptance, security essentially. However, in many ways the dynamic between people and...Continue Reading

People being clearly identified by clothing is over. For example, a ‘nerd’ can be super stylish and actually look like a punk rocker. People are becoming less interested in defining a clear path for how they represent themselves. People are less prone to choose friends who look like them or dress like them. From a brand perspective, they are not looking to you to define their image. They are creating...Continue Reading

I think it’s possible that we have one of the most fun youth cultures in the world. It is crazy, liberal and filled with attitude. Music, both local and international, is a big enabler for the youth. Inspiring them to see themselves in new and sometimes crazy ways. The way in which music is sold, it encourages liberalism amongst the youth. All of which has influenced how the youth present...Continue Reading