Databases with Culture and Customs Information
The databases below provide detailed information on customs and cultures of other countries.
- CultureGrams This link opens in a new window
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GREAT source for quick information on cultures and customs of different countries
"People" section--population, language, religion, and more
"Lifestyle" section--family, housing, diet, arts, and much more
"Society" section--transportation & communications, education, and health - Passport This link opens in a new window(Note: always have to select "Accept" on first screen)
Unique consumer data provided covering many aspects of consumer lifestyles, particularly requirements under "Living Conditions"
Tips:
Dashboards-->Country Overviews under Vis Apps provides quick, useful info on Business Environment, Key Economic Indicators, and Social & Cultural Factors
"Consumer Segmentation" is useful for population distribution
Search Don't overlook this useful function because it allows you to select many components needed for your notebook - Fitch Connect This link opens in a new windowPolitical, country risk and legal systems found in country's reports -- type in a country in the search bar, then select it with the list provided.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowSelect a country in the COUNTRY PROFILE box on the right side of the home screen
--Results in a PDF Country Profile report
Contains info on Political and Legal systems, as well as religion - Academic Search Complete This link opens in a new windowProvides cultural and customs information.
Type in the Search bar; "Cultur* OR Customs AND _____" add then fill in the country you're researching in the next box. - Mintel Reports Database This link opens in a new windowBasic country custom and culture information in the Travel & Tourism Country Reports by country.
- Countries and Their CulturesInformation includes demography, linguistics, food, social stratification, and much more.
- BBC Country ProfilesSearch by country or territory
*Instant guide to history and political leaders
*Specialized Media tab covers the use and sources of media available - Global Guides to Culture, Customs and Etiquette-Covers both social and business etiquette practices
- globalEDGEArguably the best free online resource for global business information developed and hosted by Michigan State University.
TIP: Select a country and the "Resources" in the left column for links to that country's government resources--great for statistics, labor regulations, costs, etc.
Reference Resources for Cultural Information
These sources contain reference books that can be accessed online (examples in boxes below).
- SAGE Reference OnlineSeveral useful reference sources on regional perspectives, family roles in different cultures, business considerations by culture, and more
*See examples below - Gale Virtual Reference LibraryEncyclopedias on modern-day cultures in Asia, Middle East, Africa, as well as information on food and arts by culture (see examples below)
*Useful categories to select in Gale: History, General, Business