Cultural Differences In The United States

Have you ever wondered how High Schools are in other countries? Despite sharing some minor similarities, the differences between Nicaraguan and American High School education are clear. Such as, note-taking methods, grading system, classroom environment.

“You can't separate peace from freedom because no one can be at peace unless he has his freedom.” - Malcolm X. During the 2016 Presidential Election there were many forms of cultural division, for a time when the nation was torn apart, the election did not help. Throughout the United States they are multiple examples of cultural division from the mosque burning, to the proposal of mass deportation, to the lynching of Frederick Jermaine Carter and Lennon Lacy. All of these show that there is a rift between society in America. Cultural division is prevalent in the United States and is revealed through many factors such as racism, immigration, and religion.

Based on my experience in Eastern Europe and in North America, I fully embrace both Serbian and the different cultures that are in Canada. In the summer, I try to go to as many Serbian events as possible and at these events, there is traditional music, food and dancing which I enjoy so much. Unfortunately, I have not gone to many events of different cultures but I do like to educate myself about different customs and traditions in order to build on my awareness and knowledge of different types of cultures. I am Christian Orthodox in which I celebrate Christmas on January 7th and I always enjoy going to the church services for this Christmas celebration. Also, I fast where I do not eat dairy or meat products for a few weeks before Easter and

Often, I consider whether there are other living creatures around that we have not yet found. A while prior I had a thought to investigate the universe all the more intently. In light of my interest, I recently went by an irregular planet called Earth. As I landed on Earth, everything was extraordinary; it was as though I was trapped in a snow globe all my life and did not know anything past. Consequently, I felt ecstasy as I walked through a narrow pavement exploring the nature around me. Our own particular planet varies in a wide range of viewpoints. In addition, there are frequent significant differences in other living creatures. I observed a common species and examined them well; they refer to themselves as humans, more specifically Americans.

There were several distinct cultures that existed within the United States of America during the 18th century, particularly in the early part of this century (No author, 2010). Despite the fact that European colonialists had been attracted to this land in earnest since the 17th century, there were still many tribes of the region's native inhabitants, Native American Indians, that still populated the country. Of the many cultural differences that existed between these two population groups Europeans and Native Americans the most salient was the regard that each culture had for land and its inherent value. This difference proved so influential because it was one of the contributing factors that eventually led to the displace and eventual demise of the Native American population.

I was six year old when I was uprooted from my village in Punjab, India. I was anxious to see the promised land, as my parents had referred to it. My father left for America before I was born so he could obtain a labor job to save up money for when my mother, brother, and I would arrive. I never expected my beliefs and perspectives to change upon arrival. Growing up in a very uniform culture I had a black and white view of the world. In our culture women were responsible for being caretakers. Their job was simply to raise the children, cook, and be domesticated. The men had the role of the breadwinner and they were the ones encouraged to get an education.

Picture this: A fair sized home including running water and electricity with a somewhat recent model car in the driveway. At least a high school diploma under your belt, and if you really wanted to, you could open up your own business with the right idea and a loan from the bank; even if you were born into an impoverished family. Does this scenario sound familiar? It should, because it is the summarized and generalized version of the American lifestyle. We tend to take for granted everything we have, especially if we are born into certain societies where these things mentioned above are considered a given. However, not all countries share the same luxuries as Americans, for these possessions are indeed luxuries for those who were born and

Culture impacts an entire nation: depending on what culture deems as acceptable, has the impact on a particular gesture; an example of this is in Japan, showing your teeth is regarded as rude and aggressive. In universities, the diverseness of the students is great, however, with this diversity, the level of expectation of a particular thing differentiates. Regardless, numerous people/groups believe they are superior to others, in this case the males in the dentistry program feel like they are superior to women. The reason behind this could be physical differences, such as strength and agility. Although their strength may be greater at times the punishment is shaped by one person’s perspective which can result in a lesser punishment to what

Often times in America, land of the free, diversity is celebrated in order to create peace between cultures and establish a safe area where people will be judged for who they are rather than by the color of their skin. This idea of a picture-perfect world may never exist however, based on the fact that diversity seems to create conflict a lot more often than resolve. All cultural conflicts spark from the shared roots of oppression and varying beliefs.

Since its creation, America has always been a country that stands out from the rest. Whether it is the fact that it was one of the first “newly created” nations or the fact that we have grown into such a dominant world power, there has always been something that makes America truly exceptional. No matter which way you choose to look at things, it is hard to argue that America is not fundamentally different from many other nations and countries around the world. Even with the ups and downs that have plagued America’s history, today we remain a country unlike many others.

When I first arrived in the US, I inadvertently joined the newcomers’ subculture. I sought the company of others who had recently arrived with whom to share the experience and newness of America. In this subculture, isolation is common because of the lack of relatability to others, but the passage of time increases immersion and learning English bridges the gap between groups. Gradually towards the end of high school, I was socializing with a second subculture, native English speakers and established immigrants. By my late 20s, with a few exceptions, my friends and peers were college educated middle-class professionals. The ideas we discussed and the opinions we shared often were in stark contrast to the views of those earlier social groups. However, comparing the three different groups, I find higher degrees of similarities than differences.

Throughout the world, cultures divide individuals from one another. Gender roles, greetings, attitudes, and celebrations can be similar or extremely diverse depending on which cultures are compared. Compared to the United States, India has a diverse way of life. In the United States depending on what location, age group and way of life you study, men and women are either seen as equal, or men as superiors. In India, because religion is such a large part of their way of life, men and women are seen as equal. (Quran 3:195) Their Lord responded to them, “I never fail to regard any worker among you for any work you do, be you male or female, you are equal to one another…” A woman can hold property just like a man is able to and they share similar rights. Even though an Orthodox Islamic woman is expected to dress in a burka or wear a hijab, it does not signify here as lower than a man.

I have been exposed to a few different cultures in my life thus far. When I first read the requirements of this assignment, I thought that I have not been exposed to enough cultures to do this assignment well. Though, after watching the video and taking some time to think it over, I realized that I am apart of and have interacted with many different cultures. I will summarize a few of them here.

1. We live in a nation once known as a “melting pot,” which attracted people in search of freedom and liberty. The liberties America had, gave people the courage and hope to immigrate here and have a fresh start in life. Today, America is home to 318 million people, but that doesn’t mean we all “melt” into identical versions of each other because prejudice has created a barrier between us. Having dealt with discrimination early on, I know that learning to respect cultural differences can help us overcome this barrier in society. If we gain knowledge of cultural differences, we change our perspective to one of greater respect.

Since ancient times every culture has had its unique standards of beliefs. This paper has studied two countries with different traditions when it comes to marriage and also examines the overall culture of the two countries. Marriage is a sacred ritual in every country. This practice is valued since marriage is the foundation of a new family. However, marital rites and practices varies in different countries, making each culture unique and colorful. Each country has its different qualities and also has almost the same motives and purposes.