Okayado's comedy manga follows Japanese student Kimihito Kurusu. Story centers on Kimihito hosting various monster girls in homestay. Characters include Lamia Miia, Harpy Papi, Centauride Centorea, Slime Suu. Monsters are real and trying to assimilate into society through Cultural Exchange
Acculturation is the process of blending and adapting to different cultures. Berry's Fourfold Model categorizes acculturation as Assimilation, Separation, Integration, or Marginalization. Gordon's Assimilation Theory outlines Cultural, Structural, Marital, and Identificational stages. Park's Race Relation Cycle describes acculturation as Contact, Competition, Accommodation, and Assimilation
Cultural appropriation involves using elements from another culture without permission. It occurs when a dominant group adopts elements from a marginalized one. Appropriators often benefit financially while the original culture receives no compensation
Globalization is a fundamental aspect of 21st century society. Psychology has limited research on globalization's psychological effects. Globalization involves both structural changes and psychological dimensions
Arrived in Istanbul on September 16, 2010. Moved into empty apartment in Gümüşsuyu near Taksim Square. Found new beginnings beautiful in famous city
Cultural exchange programs facilitate knowledge sharing between people from different backgrounds. Programs aim to enhance language skills and strengthen international ties. Programs are organized by educational institutions, government departments, and international organizations