Essay On Cultural Autobiography

Examining yourself to write a cultural autobiography is a daunting task. The counseling program forces you to learn about your life and uncover things you may not realize. The current election has brought diversity and differing cultures to society’s forefront and I think now, more than ever, I am more aware and readily able to identify myself as a cultural being. With these revelations, my connection to and understanding of my own culture, will only assist me in my career of counseling individuals from many a multiple of different cultural backgrounds. As an African-American, I feel as though there is a culture that is largely defined for me and not by me. Part of me feels as though I should have a stronger connection to my African roots …show more content…
I feel privileged that the examples set for me regarded both the mother and father equally important with an equal voice. Where I am often aware of my cultural upbringing is when I interact with people who are older than me. Respect is a monumental thing and I try my hardest to exemplify respect for everyone, even when I am met with extreme disrespect. I feel my culture has a unique relationship with respect when dealing with hate or authority figures or just in general. I have always felt safe concerning the government. I traveled overseas by myself earlier this year and everyone I spoke to was excited to talk to an American and praised Obama. I do not always agree with the government’s choices, but every President has set the bar high as a humanitarian. This upcoming regime scares me to my core. Many of my friends are white and the ones who were opposed to Donald Trump all were disappointed but I got the impression they could put it out of their mind. I had to say to one, who said they wouldn’t let it ruin their life that it won’t ruin yours- maybe not mine- but it will for so many. When issues come up that they can easily remove or distance themselves from, that is when I am reminded how different we are. I don’t know how I would’ve handled these situations at a younger age and am very lucky I did not have