Hello Kathryn, it is interesting to me know Orlando and Mahito could be so different and so like at the same time. I agree that a big difference was the personality traits of the cultural groups the Japanese being more reserved while the Puerto Ricans were more outgoing. They seem to be at the opposite ends of the spectrum, but they did have one big similarity in caring about others. Mahito stated that the Japanese were more reserved and was careful about what the shared and how they shared it because they cared about their peers' feelings and how what they said were be perceived. Orlando shared that the Puerto Ricans also cared about others, but were more vocal. Also, both said that their culture were social, but the Japanese hangout with
During the summer and winter, many families like to go on vacations to tropical locations in order to take in the beautiful and amazing sights that they might not be able to experience at home. Two popular places to visit are Florida and Hawaii. While many believe that one beach community is as good as any other, there are many differences between Hawaii and Florida that make them suited for different people, depending on what kind of vacation they want to experience. In particular there are differences in the cultures, weather, and attractions of these two beach communities.
Culture Richard Rodriguez’s essay “Blaxicans and Other Reinvented Americans” claims utilizing race as a basis for identifying American is not valid, culture should be what defines a person’s identity. Rodriguez emphasizes how he “declares himself as a Chinese because he lives in a culture of a Chinese city” (Rodriguez 91). This demonstrates how Rodriguez is involved with cultures of many different races, including the Chinese. Because he lives in San Francisco where there is many Chineses around him, he see’s himself as part of Chinese. The essay also mentioned that “[Rodriguez] come to the individuals as having multiple cultures, such as being a Chinese person” (Rodriquez, 92).
Race vs Culture Richard Rodriguez's essay “ Blaxicans and Other Reinvented Americans” claim the American race does not defines American personalities, but the culture that people follow. In this essay, Rodriguez states “For there is no such thing as a Hispanic race”( lines 93-94). This illustrates there is no Hispanic race, but there is Hispanic culture. This means that culture is taught while race you are born with.
We are all different, we come from different parts of the world, and our culture is different from one another. Be proud of who you are, don’t be ashamed of what you are. There is nothing wrong with adopting other cultures. In this essay, I’m going to compare and contrast Andrea Roman and Amy Tan relationships with their parentsWe are all different, we come from different parts of the world, and our culture is different from one another. Be proud of who you are, don’t be ashamed of what you are. There is nothing wrong with adopting other cultures. In this essay, I’m going to compare and contrast Andrea Roman and Amy Tan relationships with their parents.
It is initially hard to distinguish which of these tangible or intangible factors are more important. Based on the cultural dimensions and values identified further in the report, it is clear that each has its own importance and merit. Understanding the cultural norms and expectations at play in the case study are critical to resolving the conflict at hand. Whilst Kelly believed she had adequate prior knowledge of the Japanese culture, it is clear that she is not as well versed as she thinks.
In "Response to Executive Order 9066," the Japanese girl spends time narrating the activities that her and her friend Denise partake in. Judged off their actions themselves, there is no way to tell that the girls are of different ethnicities. They joke to each other, talk about boys, and eat hot dogs. However, when she eats her hot dogs, she will do it with chopsticks, showing that although it is not a 'norm,' she is not afraid to embrace her culture. On the other hand, the girl in "Mericans" is
The family structure in the two cultures varies greatly. In U.S. culture boys and girls are encouraged to go and try new things. The kids only work to provide themselves with pleasures while they’re parents provide the necessities. However, , the boys in the film wake up before dawn to go pick in order to earn money to support their families financially. Some of the boys even had to quit the cross country team in order to put food on the table. They do not work to buy themselves a car as Valles says he runs because he can’t afford a car. The boys started from the bottom and fought their way to the top as many Latinos have to do whereas in the U.S. some poeple start at the top to only get higher because of the many opportunities given to them. Another almost comical difference in cultures is the chicken offered to White and his family. There is a different sense of welcoming given from a live object versus say a pie as is seen in U.S. culture. The entire town seems to have a close relationship. This is proven by the water the boys take from the little store and when the store owner gives White a coke after running. ALso, when the town comes togewther to throw Jamie a quincenera and when they all support the boys at the state championship. The Latino culture calls for much more intimacy in
People who identify with a particular culture have a lot of things in common, eg food, traditional costumes, music and so on. However, there are also lots of ways in which people within one culture differ.
Richard Rodriguez's essay “Blaxicans and Other Reinvented Americans” reinforces the idea that race does not identify a person, culture is what defines a person and should be used to identify someone. Richard Rodriguez was in church listening when “[These people] were being welcomed into a new community for a reason of culture” (Rodriguez 90). Culture is being welcomed in church and other people are being nice enough to welcome a person just by their culture and traditions. Rodriguez’s considers himself Chinese because of that fact that he answered a survey with the following “I answered that I am Chinese, and that is because I live in a Chinese city and because I want to be Chinese. ”(Rodriguez 91).
They initially came through Hawaii and then migrated into California in the 1920-1929 (McKibben, PPT, 2016). When they first arrived in California they had to deal with the exclusion acts happening at the time, which were described previously. However, the Filipinos established cultural communities in San Jose and Stockton, California with the combination of assimilation and nationalism. These communities adapted to American norms while maintaining and embracing their cultural values. One of their more important cultural value regarded gender roles and women’s’ place in society. In fact, “Filipinas played a critical and central role in constructing the rich and dynamic ethnic community and distinctive Filipina/o American culture and identity in Stockton. Changing perceptions of women's roles in the Philippines and the United States, the extreme imbalance in the sex ratio, the lack of elders who would uphold traditional views, the large number of interracial and interethnic families in Stockton, and the entry of Filipinas into the wage labor market created a situation in which Filipinas/os could reshape and transform ideas about gender, femininity, and family in Stockton (Mabalon, Little Manila is in the Heart, 153).” Essentially, Filipinos helped to shift the social ideal of a women’s place in
This can be observed in the novel The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan displays that one of the most important themes is the clash between cultures primarily American and Chinese. For example, one day Lindo took her chess prodigy daughter, Waverly, to the shop. Lindo would proudly walk with her
To best compare and contrast my chosen CALD groups, the cultures of the Aboriginal and Chinese people, I focused my research and analysis on the dimensions of individualism vs collectivism and communitarianism.
Ruth Benedict’s anthropological book, Patterns of Culture explores the dualism of culture and personality. Benedict studies different cultures such as the Zuni tribe and the Dobu Indians. Each culture she finds is so different and distinctive in relation to the norm of our society. Each difference is what makes it unique. Benedict compares the likenesses of culture and individuality, “A culture, like an individual, is a more or less consistent pattern of thought or action” (46), but note, they are not the same by use of the word, “like.” Benedict is saying that figuratively, cultures are like personalities. Culture and individuality are intertwined and dependent upon each other for survival.
Growing up as an Asian American, I often struggle to identify my own cultural identity. Being the first generation of both my mother and father’s side of the family, I more than often get confused between American and Asian culture when applying them to society or at home. While being raised at home, I am largely influenced by culture and traditions from Asian parents and relatives. However, when I go to school or someplace else, I am heavily judged for practicing part of my Asian culture because it is entirely different than western or American. With that being noted, I began to learn and adapt to the western culture in hopes of fitting with society as well of trying to keep my Asian culture intact. As can be seen, this situation I dealt with is the same problem the whole Asian American community faces. Mainly focusing on younger generations like me for example, the Asian American community struggles to adapt to the western culture because they were raised with an Asian influence. Wishing to fit in society and be part of the social norms, the Asian Americans community faces issues that identify their cultural identity.
Even though they have the same parents, their considerable differences in looks, personalities, and attitude toward life reflect the differences between Eastern and Western cultures.