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Numerous cultural contexts can lend themselves to the narrative described at the outset of this analysis. Each of the frameworks presented lend themselves to placing the facts of this narrative within the overall context of each frameworks specific requirements. When all facts are considered, it is uncertain that Sylvia sincerely doubted the intellect and diligence of a fellow colleague of hers who was in the same graduate program as hers. However, Sylvia’s comments do underscore the presence of certain aspects of thought prevalent within certain cultural groups regarding the integration of other cultures within overall macro-society.

Furthermore, representations of certain cultural qualities have lead to the manifestation of specific stereotypes that negatively impact all members of a culture. As a direct result, this “representation” may lead to the prevalence of negative prejudices inherent within society as a whole. These prejudices may continue to foster and spawn negative and false assumptions. As Hofstede states in his matrix, “the software of the mind” may be predicated on faulty mental processes and assumptions as to the nature of cultural behavior within certain groups. These faulty assumptions, will for the foreseeable future, dominate the cultural landscape as those who espouse and intend on spreading these false assumptions will make no attempt at taking a step back and engaging in what Hall defines as “universality” taking a broad approach to intercultural dynamics.