Todd 's Original Culture And The Mainstream Culture

This very upbringing has also allowed me to look at and to an extent identify and understand other peoples’ worldviews. An open mind and understanding of other culture’s and philosophies allows me to, according to Pennington as cited by Samovar and Porter (1991, p.103) be reasonably accurate in predicting peoples’ behaviours and motivations. The ability to see where other people are coming from and why or how they got to a specific idea or viewpoint will be beneficial for discussion and reading critically in my current and future education.

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

Culture is not a fixed phenomenon, nor is it the same in all places or to all people. It is relative to time, place, and particular people. Learning about other people can help us to understand ourselves and to be better world citizens.

Cultural immersion is an essential part of the education experience. It has been used throughout time to allow people to understand those whose ideas and beliefs differ from their own. The experiences gained through immersing in an unfamiliar culture allow the mind to grow in ways that are beyond comprehension. Because our nation is advancing, and merging ides from other cultures, this process is more important than ever. Cynthia Kratzke and Melissa Bertolo (2013) state that if we only teach concepts and language from other cultures we are limiting the ability of future generations to be able to work with other cultures (p.1). Cultural immersion is a way for one to reach a new insight they may not have otherwise gained. Jesus Nieto (2006) says there are main goals to these experiences: 1) to interact with people of a different culture 2) to gain insight into aspects of others 3) to be of a minority group in a setting 4) to gain a new perspective on one’s own beliefs and values (p. 77).

Todd learned that friendship is more important than being cool/normal.Todd was unsure about his decision to not hang out with Eva but he kept telling himself that she will make the kids think i'm still “Brain dead”.”Todd said It’s just im not in her class any more.””Everybody will think i'm still brain dead.”Todd believes Eva makes him look dumb because she is still in the needs class and he’s not. Todd also asked his mom to lie to Eva when she called for Todd, but she wouldn’t, he had to stand outside so his mom could say he was out somewhere. He tried not to think about her but he couldn't because he saw her through his classroom window. Hence, Todd can’t stop thinking about her because he needs

For this reason it is necessary to learn how to understand or more than that how to learn to live with other cultures and get involve with diversity.

Throughout history, speeches have been made to motivate, inspire, educate, and inform. People such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Abraham Lincoln, and even Adolph Hitler have made speeches that have changed thousands of people’s views, made a country believe that every member of one religion is responsible for all their problems, or unite a nation under one shared dream. Speeches are extremely powerful tools, and the importance of them are vastly underestimated. Speeches are so powerful that they can change a whole nation’s view in just a few short minutes. The speaker must connect to the audience on a personal and emotional level in order to attain the goal that they set forth for the speech.

Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world. For someone to live in such a place where there is so much diversity that person would have to have knowledge of the cultures people have, beliefs that people hold and how different people communicate with one another. The subject of World Religions teaches these things. In some situations having knowledge about different religions may be beneficial. Isobel Findlay and Kitty Locker write “We may not be aware of the most basic features of our own culture until we come into contact with people who do things differently”(107). This quote written in the Business Communication Now, Canadian edition brings to light that many everyday activities you

In addition, being willing to listen to the other individuals' beliefs is helpful as well as being respectful. For example, if he or she practices Hinduism finding out their particular school (there are six: Sankhya, Vaisheshika, Nyaya, Mimamsa, Yoga and Vedantas similar to different domination). In general, Hinduism can be confusing as there are millions of gods. Knowing what they value is beneficial, for example, tradition and family are greatly valued in Hinduism. A Christian might encounter an abundance of barriers a Christian when introducing a Hundi to Jesus. First, forgiveness is not a component of Hinduism. Furthermore, salvation is not a free gift for them. These can be difficult concepts for them to understand because it is the opposite of what they have been taught. Hinduism teaches the law of Karma which can be explained also as cause and effect (Halverson). Being born again in Hinduism refers to reincarnation, while as a Christian this means to be made new by Christ (Halverson). God is personal. On the other hand, their gods are impersonal. “Some Hindus have difficulty understanding the significance of Christ crucifixion because their conviction that one must act nonviolently towards all like, which is the Hindu doctrine of ahimsa” (Halverson). Knowing the seminaries and the difference between being a Christian and Hinduism helps one to develop a productive conversation. In addition, there are cultural barriers. An individual who practices Hinduism might view changing religions as rejecting their culture or rejecting their family. These are a few examples of barriers one might encounter. The biggest challenge that I would personally encounter while presenting the Gospel to a Hindu would be having enough knowledge about Hinduism. In general, I find it difficult to understand other religions. While researching Hinduism I learned a lot, but all the gods, traditions, and

To understand someone, you have to have a strong education on every part of their culture, their land, and what groups of people are there and how each one is unique. The difference of having and not having a knowledge of this can make all the difference in the world. Without it, you would walk past someone and see them kneeling in front of a dresser with a little statue with burning sticks around it, mumbling to themselves. You wouldn’t understand it, and possibly think they aren’t stable human beings. If you knew of this culture and walked past, you would see someone kneeling at a shrine praying to their version of god and burning incense. How you see something is all about understanding, and that is not able to happen without knowledge.

I listened to his conversation between my mom and my brother as I dragged my suitcase down the stairs. When I was dragging it I realized something. I realized that I was a Third Culture Kid. A Third Culture Kid is somebody who was raised outside of their parent’s culture for most of their life. I have moved more than 6 times in my life, and most of the times I moved to a different country. I think that being a Third Culture Kid has allowed me to learn more about myself and become a more accepting person.

Todd Anderson was a quiet and shy kid who couldn’t find his voice. He was what people would call a “follower” in a group. Todd wouldn’t add anything to a conversation unless asked a question. Basically he didn’t want to be recognized or put in the spotlight. While attending Mr. Keating’s classes you could see him change slightly. In fact, he even did something adventurous by joining the new dead poet’s society. Although he was pressured into that it was still his decision

Cross-Cultural or comparative study can "allow the anthropologists to develop theories that help explain why certain important differences or similarities occur among groups." (Haviland et. la. p.7) This is essential when comparing the findings to other cultures, it helps distinguish links and understand why certain differences and similarities exist. Resources, climate, biological, and religious traditions can play a role how people from different cultures carry themselves. When comparing different cultures, it can help better understanding that people can live in different ways and still thrive.

The knowledge of other religions is beneficial in your everyday interactions with people or when you are traveling. I grew up all around the world and one thing I did learn was that when you are in a foreign country, they appreciate when you try to learn and do their customs in their homes. While I did not grow up in India, I did spend three years in a small borrow outside of London, England where I met many Hindus. I was only eight-years-old when I met Pia. We became best friends quickly but it was going to her house to play that I learned her family was different from mine. I had to take off my shoes before entering her house, which was full of exotic fragrances. They had a little

The factors necessary to achieve global awareness are Objectivity, Tolerance, and Knowledge. Objectivity comes into play while assessing opportunities,