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Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic: Why Some Health Protocols are Meeting Resistance

Culture change can be compared to an iceberg. Culture has an equivalent tip of the iceberg which is the smaller part that is visible above the water line. This visible part is equivalent to the surface structure of a culture. Like the tip of the iceberg which is easily affected by weather, the surface structure of a culture is easily affected and can easily change. Examples of surface structure aspects of culture include norms such as greetings, dress, food, transportation, housing etc. These are aspects of culture that can be easily influenced by contact with other cultures.

Making Urban Streets More People Friendly in Post COVID-19 Era

Throughout the world, COVID-19 pandemic has adversely affected the day-to-day functioning of cities. It has paralyzed transport systems, endangered public health, and ruined their economies and livelihoods of vulnerable groups. For the lobbyists of walkable, unpolluted and vehicle-free cities, the past few months have offered an unprecedented opportunity to test the ideas they have long advocated for.