I come from a multicultural family, with two cultures that are very different from one another, Cuban and German. Being exposed to such diversity I feel that I got a head start on understanding that people’s culture shapes who they are and how they think or behave. Growing up, I remember thinking to myself the different ways in presenting a topic depending on which family member I was speaking to, and even the conversations were different, because each culture valued something different. And even when the values were the same, it was expressed in different ways. So, when the mini ethnography project was assigned I started to think of all the components of my culture and thought it would be interesting to experience a culture that was …show more content…
She also explained to us that the northern and southern parts of Italy are viewed differently. Northern Italians are stereotyped to be snobby and stuck up, while the southern Italians are stereotyped to be free spirits or mafia members, specifically in Naples and Sicily. Something that I found interesting was that here in The United States, and as well as in Germany, when someone eats pasta, it is considered to be good manners to twirl the pasta using a spoon, however in Italy this is not the case. I find it interesting how people believe this is how Italian’s eat their pasta and it is not.
After we ate at the Italian restaurant Penny took us to “Centro Commercial Managua” which is a Nicaraguan shopping center. It had Nicaraguan food, a pharmacy, and other stores to buy cloths and other goods, such as cloths, and other little knick-knacks. This shopping center is smaller than most shopping centers in Miami however, it serves as a place to converse with friends and it might serve as a little piece of home for Nicaraguans here in Miami. We went into one of the shops to buy Raspado, which is like a Nicaraguan slushy, it was very refreshing, especially on a hot South Florida day. After, we walked around and looked at the other shops while Penny talked about the Nicaraguan culture and her family being a part of the Rama tribe in Nicaragua. The Rama come from the eastern coast of Nicaragua. Penny said that there are
Day 2: How does your culture contribute to the way that you interact with your social world? Culture is one of the primary reasons we act the way we do. There are many types of cultures like professional, national, religious, family, and educational. Your family culture is the number one type of culture that affects you in your adult life. It shapes the foods you enjoy, the activities you like to participate in, and specific belief systems you take part in. Additionally,
For example, being from a Latino culture most people would expect you to speak only Spanish as a first language in a person’s household, the reason being that my Mom was born in the U.S and my Dad was born in Mexico but is now a U.S citizen. My cousins had both parents being born in Mexico, which leads them to take it upon themselves to be more accustomed to the Latino traditions. Such as listening to Spanish music, eating all Mexico originated food, and speaking only Spanish in their house. To elaborate on the subject, being part of a certain does not necessarily mean that you take every single tradition or perspective and make it define who you are as a person we can all be from the same culture, but not everyone is defined by it in the same way. This personal experience that happens to me frequently supports my thesis because, it shows how depending on the situation people take certain parts of the culture into consideration and let it affect them in whatever way a person wants it to whether it's drastically or not.
Slicked back hair, tank tops with tomato sauce stains. These are just some of the things you might think about Italian people when they come to mind. But, are Italian stereotypes real? How do they happen? Why are certain stereotypes associated with Italian people? During this speech, I will inform you about Italian stereotypes, mannerisms and traditions and if they’re real. Some have happened to me in my daily life and some I have researched so I could tell you about them today. I will soon touch on Italians and food, Italians and family and of course, Italians and mannerisms.
The first time my mom went over to my dads house for dinner it showed how different their cultures are. They all sat down for dinner when my mom noticed there were no forks, confused she asked where she could get them. My dad and his family all laughed and proceeded to eat their dinner without forks and instead with tortillas. Later on, I was born into this mix of american and hispanic culture. My parents have shaped the cultural identity I have from the type of food I eat, my hobbies, and the values I have.
As Mahatma Gandhi said, “No culture can live, if it attempts to be exclusive” (Mahatma). Our culture identifies who we are and how we behave in social environments and provides us with a foundation in which to live our lives and raise our families. Each individual culture has certain customs and courtesies that are important. Exposure to the cultures of others can be intimidating and can leave a person feeling confused and unsure about how they fit in (Schaefer 60). Culture shock can leave a person feeling out of place in an unfamiliar culture (Schaefer 60). Our diverse societies demand understanding and acceptance of other cultures. Learning and understanding these cultures before being
My life experiences with different cultures began in my hometown, when Prairie Island Tribal Council members educated students about their culture through lectures, dance, and band performances. This allowed me to appreciate my Mdewakanton classmates’ culture. My exposure to different cultures expanded during an internship at a medical examiner’s office, because death is universal. I learned being culturally respectful and sensitive begins by listening to their stories and experiences before answering their questions honestly and reassuring them the deceased would be treated with respect. As I traveled to rural Honduras on a medical brigade and as a student studying abroad in Italy and Germany, I realized by listening and observing without judgement, I began to understand the cultures. In addition, I discovered generalizations of a culture give an incomplete view and I cannot assume I understand a culture. Instead, individuals are unique based on experiences as well as their culture.
Being born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, I was exposed to many different cultures. A few of which were Hispanics and German. They both had different languages and customs. My mom would take us to a festival in San Antonio yearly that was called the “Texas Folklife Festival”. There, our family would experience many different cultures with singing, dancing, food, art, and language. Our family enjoyed learning about the different places others came from and how they celebrated their heritage. Learning to appreciate where others came from and their back ground, gave me a better appreciation for differences.
Exploring different cultures as well as your own in order to understand the various ways they do things compared to our own can be enlightening as well as challenging. The main challenge comes from being used to your own culture that it is difficult to view a different culture without any personal bias. Being born and raised in a culture and getting used to those norms of everyday life contributes to the bias that one may show, believing that their own culture is superior to another. This type of thought process is called ethnocentrism. But with the use of an etic and emic approach to analyze your own culture and different cultures will help eliminate ethnocentrism. Using an outsider’s
Growing up, I was surrounded by a juxtaposition of numerous cultures due to the fact that my dad is from Bangladesh, my mom is from India, my family is in the Middle East, and my childhood is rooted in a diverse area where I am surrounded by no one like myself. My family would joke about how I was culturally confusing, as I shifted my perspective and filtered my communication almost effortlessly in order to adapt to my environment, however, to me, analyzing those discrepancies between cultures and traditions dazzled me rather than dizzying me.
After this, the students talked to each other and they decided that they enjoy it when the teacher reads to them. The teacher read the book and the students followed along with the reading. When the teacher finished reading, she asked various questions that the students had to answer. The students, had to discuss the question and the answer with their group members. The teacher, asked each group to give their answer and, all the students participated in the activity. They had a good teacher and student relationship. The students respected the teacher and she did an awesome job with the lesson. The teacher, talked to us and, explained that when she creates her lessons she tries her best to incorporate group work and class discussions. Her goal is, that her students are engage in the lesson that she created.
A symbol that reflects my personal cultural identity is liquor. It reflects my personal cultural identity because everyone in my family drinks a lot. They drink for celebration, hard times, devastating disastrous times when we suffer the loss of a family member and just because. Liquor is also a symbol because certain types of liquor reminds me of certain family members and the good times we had together, but also the atrocious barbaric times. For example, when I see a Miller Light can I think of my uncle John and my cousin Mercy. It reminds me of the times we go to Mexican Fiesta together or Summerfest where we would dance fool around and have a good time. When I see a Budweiser I think of my Grandfather and my Father because it is their
Culture is the definition of a person, like the prologue to your favorite story. The not so scientific DNA that makes you, you. The influences and people that shape your behavior, and change your characteristics. It is the environment in which you are surrounded by. The reasons behind your peculiarity. Your culture is the most important thing, your culture is you. My culture is the constant of support that my family gives me, even if I do screw up sometimes. My culture is pureness of the love that I receive, and knowing how genuine it really is. My culture is the reliability of my friends, and the constant reassurance that they have my back. I am extremely family oriented and this allows me to succeed in tackling my dreams, one at a time.
Even before I was old enough to be in 4-H I was embraced in the culture. I am a fourth generation 4-H member. I have eaten meals in the same as my great-grandmother's flags that she had for her 4-H club. I grew up looking at the club booths at the fair, and looking at their projects. While I have not always been a part of 4-H, 4-H has always been a part of me. Growing up it just looked like something fun to do. Then when I was old to be a cloverbud and eventually a regular 4-H member I realized not only is it fun but it is significant in teaching me life lessons such as responsibility, time management, the importance of helping others and so much more.
(Origin) When thinking about my family and our roots I identify my family’s places or origin as Germany and Ireland. A majority of my family is of German ancestry and the one exception is my grandmother and she is Irish. I identify these too places as where my family came from due to stories that I have hear from family members and to the traits that each member of my family carries. A majority of my family are all blonde hair, with blue or brown eyes which have a lot of similarities to people from Germany. My family as very few of the traits from the Irish side but the only ones the I have been told are that some people in our family freckle a lot
Culture defines people’s values, beliefs, and personal interests. Culture is important because it allows people to maintain a unique identity society. Many cultures have common interests, while others may have customs that differ greatly from that of another. Technology has had a huge impact on present day cultures. Many culture have been altered including my own, and some have been created due to the rise of technology. Cultures differ so greatly that someone belonging to one culture may not agree with the values of another, which then causes social and ethical issues. My culture shares many similarities with others around the world; most of which have connected more people in recent years than ever before. Cultural gaps, and lack of