Cultural Reflection Paper

I took this class in order to gain knowledge of how to navigate a world with countless cultures. In the near future I will be studying abroad in Costa Rica and will apply these newly learned concepts to my travels. I also hope to travel throughout my life, so I am very much in need of tules to enter new cultures. I think the most important concept to base this class around is the platinum rule. With my personality, before taking this class, I would have assumed I should treat everyone the way I

Jia is an Asian American and I am Hispanic our cultures have some similarities primarily the emphasis on family and duty to one’s family. Asian Americans have a strong sense of family loyalty that is held in place by shame and guilt, much like Hispanics only Hispanics tend to be more forgiving then Asians and that is where we differ. With us Hispanics we talk a big game in disowning our children, but the majority will stay take them back even if they refuse to cooperate Asian families to do not

Reflection The definition of culture according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group. When one is born into a certain culture, the teachings and traditions of the said culture influences the individual’s thoughts and actions, thereby, shaping their lives. Having mentioned this effect, It is worth reiterating that culture is not to be thought of as a single entity but rather as a collective product of various

Living in the United States there so many different cultures. By living here I’m always curious about another one’s culture. Being that I’m a public health student I have to be expose and learn about other people cultures. It helps to keep an open mind about the community. I did an interview with a professor here at NCCU. His name is Marco Polo Hernandez Cuevas. He’s my Spanish professor. He has really opened my eyes about the Caribbean island and Latin American culture. We talked about how he was

From my understanding culture is the traits that are shared between a group of people and not every single person that is a part of that culture thinks the same way and that is their cultural identity. For me two cultures I can think that I am a part of is my family’s culture and I am a part of my friend’s culture and that is where most of my beliefs and ideals come from. More specifically the part of our cultures I am talk about is our behaviors when we are around each other because I am sure like

Everyone has their own distinct culture, and identity. As distinction is the conception that one projects to society, and culture is the part of which we resemble ourselves as, and without culture we wouldn't know who we are in this world. Your entire life you are brought up to learn many beliefs, and moral values including who you associate with throughout life is all connected to ones' culture. The way you were brought up to learn and your family's background is what resembles you as being 'different'

have always had a personal interest in learning about other cultures that differ from mine. As a nursing student, we are constantly taught about cultural competency and how to treat patients based on cultural preferences. When I found out about this Cultural Anthropology course, I did not think twice about registering for it. I was not sure what Cultural Anthropology was entirely about, but I was excited to learn more about it. In the first chapter, “Anthropology and Human Diversity,” the term holistic/holism

Friends, family, and location have all shaped my culture. I am a Southern, white, Christian female from Simpsonville, South Carolina. My parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents are all from the South. Therefore, race and diversity have always been prevalent in my household. I have heard the good, bad, and ugly. Regardless, I have drawn the conclusion that no matter race or culture everyone is different and should be accepted for their differences. My earliest memory of diversity is one

1. Culture is perceived as a way of thinking that influences the behaviors of a group of people. This is often carried down from generation to generation. Culture consists of three variables. These include demographic variables such as age and gender. Status variables often include education, and economic and social standings. Lastly, culture can be broken down into affiliation variables. Though I may not come from a physically diverse family, I do come from a very diverse socioeconomic background

When I think of culture, I think of what activities people normally do, things they wear, and even the food they eat. I grew up as a military brat, meaning I grew up in a military family. I traveled a lot and I have got to see all types of cultures, and I like them all for different reasons. I was born in Germany, and I love their culture because they are happy with who they are, they have really cool traditions, and I love their food. In Germany, if a person saw a 12 year old drinking alcohol, it