Culture And Cultural Identity

Culture is a very vital part of the world as we know it today. There are very many different cultures all around the world. In the USA, we have a mix of all the different cultures and and family values. From the original Native Americans that inhabited America to the Middle Eastern people in Afghanistan. These people groups have brought their language, food, values, and customs with them.

Culture influences everyone’s perception of what goes on in their life. Thus, making everyone’s daily decision and own beliefs towards something, having an alternative reaction towards these beliefs because of what their culture is. For there to be some sort of culture pressure it has an indirect meaning that every person thinks and act similar, otherwise no other type of culture would exist. Culture influences many ideals that take place in everyday life.

One way culture affects our point of view of others and the world is our heritage. What heritage is, its whats passed down from generations to generation, whether it is a physical material like a quilt or ring, or a tradition for example going every year to a certain place or it could also be a recipe that is passed down or maybe a simple memory they all part of your heritage. One story that shows this, is the short story Everyday Use, by Alice Walker, which is about two sisters,one who is the youngest called Maggie and the oldest called Dee, and it's about how Maggie celebrates her heritage while Dee assimilated/changes her heritage. To demonstrate this Alice Walker adds “ “She can have them, Mama,” she said, like somebody used to never winning anything or having anything reserved for her. “I can ‘member Grandma Dee without the quilts,”” ( paragraph 74). What Alice is

“Culture is sometimes described as a lens through which we view the world, meaning that one’s culture influences their perceptions and interactions in everyday life” (Davis, 2006). Every culture has different beliefs and customs

Everyone has a culture, a series of beliefs and principles that govern day to day life that they were likely imparted upon by their upbringing. Parents usually raise their children the only way that they know, which causes the next generation to bring up their offspring in a similar fashion. Culture tends to have borders, which generally follow the borders of nations or civilizations. So imparted from young these cultures govern everyday actions that each individual will likely take at any point in their life. Culture groups lead people to think think a certain way, dress with a particular fashion, talk with an unusual accent, or uncountable varieties of actions. Culture is by no means a concrete fact, people rebel against their culture, or

Culture is one the most important aspects in a society. A person’s culture influences their life from the day they are born to the day they die. It has a major impact in every indivuaduals life. Culture impacts the decision of what a person is named, to the language they speak, how they speak, how they dress, how they look, what they believe in, what they value, and so much more. Culture is what makes the world unique. America is known for its variety in different cultures. The nation is known for its opportunity of prosperity to every. It’s one of the few nations where thousands can say they came with nothing but the clothes on their back and the “American dream” in their hearts and successfully can say they “Made it in America”.

Culture can shape my view of the world. Moreover, by understanding my cultural identity and values; this helps me in communicating with others of differing

           Different people view the world because of culture. Some people celebrate different holidays than others because of their culture. People in India have different beliefs and culture than people in Mexico. Culture affects a large amount of us for the way we think, talk, act about the world. Culture affects a lot of people people get in arguments because of their culture.

People around the world have different cultures, religions, and languages. Some may experience or even see life differently than others of a certain culture. Culture can even make you physically look and speak differently than others. It can influence you to think of a lot of things. Culture has a tremendous effect on the way one views others and the world. (Landon Doucet)

Does other people’s cultures affect how you view the world? Some people stray way from their culture and people view them differently. Culture really affects how people live and how other people view things and how they think about other people. “Where Cultures Collide”, “Everyday Use” and “What is Cultural identity”. All cultures affect how people view the world. It shows you how culture is very important.

Where are you from? What language do you speak? How were you raised? How does all of those questions reflect a person? Everything that society does today influences our everyday lives. Everyone comes from different places of the world and speak different languages. The world is so diverse and filled with many different cultures that many don’t know all them. Here, in the United States, our ethnicity is classified as: White Americans, American Indians, African American, Hispanics, and Asian. Around the world, every country consist of different ethnicity and it reflects how the people see themselves in the world today. Culture is important to every single person. It is taught after birth and becomes attach to the person throughout life. One example is Cambodia. This country is located southeast of Asia near the Gulf of Thailand. The country is distinguish between urban and rural Cambodians because of the Khmer Rouge War. Today the citizens are affected by the tragic event and living every day with a struggle to survive with what they have. Their culture is very different to the American traditions. The majority ethnic group is the Khmer and the minorities are the Chinese, Vietnamese, Muslim Cham-Malays, Laotians, and various indigenous peoples of the rural highlands (Britannica). I chose my own culture because I want to know more about their life style of how they manage with so little resources they have. Culture is reflected by someone 's religion, language, customs, and

It is understood that culture shapes how people see their world and how they function within that world. Culture shapes personal and group values, and attitudes, including perceptions about what works and what does not work, what is helpful and what is not, what makes sense and what does not. Secondly, understanding culture helps educators avoid stereotypes and bias that can undermine their efforts. It promotes a focus on the positive characteristics of a particular group, and reflects an appreciation of cultural differences.

When I think of culture I think of how I was raised, what I believe in. I think about how different I was raised compared to how the people that are close to me are raised. You then must think about how other people are raised that are across the world, or even in the next town or state over. Everyone believes in different things, we all act differently. Culture is not the same for everyone, but culture is what brings us together to get a better understanding of each other. Culture is an important part of being human. No one is completely without it. When you go from place to place without knowing the different cultures it can create a little anxiety or culture shock.

Culture is an important aspect of life. It influences each individual’s life, allowing them to become the person they are. Each person contributes a small part of their culture into society, creating a broader culture. Because I live in an urban environment where many cultures have come together, I am aware of how it influences me daily. When I was younger culture was not something I thought about, however, as I got older I realized that it is an important part of my life.

According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary culture is “the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group” or “the beliefs, customs, arts, etc., of a particular society, group, place, or time.” It can even be the manner in which a person processes information, acts or labors that governs an area or organization, like a school. (Culture [Def. 2]., n.d.) A culture is formed by a group of people handing down their mannerisms, way of life, food, art and language to their successors. Culture will both directly and indirectly affect the