The photo featured above is that of an Italian grandmother with her granddaughter. The grandmother and granddaughter, though unable to effectively communicate, have found a way to come together and enjoy their time. The grandmother is originally from Italy and therefore is unable to speak much English, if any at all. On the other hand, the granddaughter was born and raised in the United States and therefore, other than the basics, speaks very little Italian. This image was chosen as one that would educate others to show that language does not always have to be a life altering barrier. Though it would be nice if the two could constantly be talking to each other, the fact that they have found something as small as cooking to bring them together is more than the average person would do.
This photograph directly relates to my life because of the fact that I also have an Italian grandmother who, for the most part, I am unable to understand. Similar to this photo, my grandmother, whom I call nonna, and I find ways to connect to one another. We do things such as cooking or playing simple wordless games such as Dominos. I have only met my …show more content…
The main reason for this negativity comes from the direct result of the language barrier and culture clash in the given situation. It is known that the Hmong practice medicine in a very different way than an average American citizen, which leads to the problems the Lee family face at the hospital. In the story, it is believed by some of the American doctors that the Hmong are difficult to work with and often fight what the doctors feel is right. These doctors feel this way because they are blind to the difference in Hmong culture. They feel that because the Hmong act in a different way than them that they are wrong, but this is not always the
This photograph directly relates to my life because of the fact that I also have an Italian grandmother who, for the most part, I am unable to understand. Similar to this photo, my grandmother, whom I call nonna, and I find ways to connect to one another. We do things such as cooking or playing simple wordless games such as Dominos. I have only met my …show more content…
The main reason for this negativity comes from the direct result of the language barrier and culture clash in the given situation. It is known that the Hmong practice medicine in a very different way than an average American citizen, which leads to the problems the Lee family face at the hospital. In the story, it is believed by some of the American doctors that the Hmong are difficult to work with and often fight what the doctors feel is right. These doctors feel this way because they are blind to the difference in Hmong culture. They feel that because the Hmong act in a different way than them that they are wrong, but this is not always the