Cultural Baggage
Introduction
Cultural baggage is like the past in hiding. When items within a bag, the content is no longer visible to others and only the original packer knows what’s inside. Now image that suitcase getting past down from generation to generation, and in the midst of this transfer, people forgot what was the original content. Many people are unaware of the cultural baggage they carry and how it affects their daily lives. Baggage itself is restricting and unwilling to be flexible, and culture is beliefs, traditions, and a way of life for a group of people. Cultural baggage can mean several things and can prove to be a hindrance in relationships if people choose to be unaware of what baggage they bring to the table. In the essay, “Cultural Baggage” by Barbara Ehrenreich, the author concludes that cultural baggage is not as important as what she before believe. America is a young country and the foundation of our history is from many countries. This country was built and founded by a world of immigrants. If we take away cultural baggage then we take away, history, beliefs and business.
Background …show more content…
America is the land of opportunity, religious freedom, and founded by immigrants, patriots, natives, and slaves. To Explore cultural baggage is to recognize the historical significance that defines how we see ourselves and how the world views us. America’s culture is changing because of interconnection we have with world and social norms. Americans have been thirsty for any connection with the past; the cultural suitcase has been past so many times it may be difficult to understand who you are if you don’t know about your past. A visual depiction of cultural baggage is
Introduction
Cultural baggage is like the past in hiding. When items within a bag, the content is no longer visible to others and only the original packer knows what’s inside. Now image that suitcase getting past down from generation to generation, and in the midst of this transfer, people forgot what was the original content. Many people are unaware of the cultural baggage they carry and how it affects their daily lives. Baggage itself is restricting and unwilling to be flexible, and culture is beliefs, traditions, and a way of life for a group of people. Cultural baggage can mean several things and can prove to be a hindrance in relationships if people choose to be unaware of what baggage they bring to the table. In the essay, “Cultural Baggage” by Barbara Ehrenreich, the author concludes that cultural baggage is not as important as what she before believe. America is a young country and the foundation of our history is from many countries. This country was built and founded by a world of immigrants. If we take away cultural baggage then we take away, history, beliefs and business.
Background …show more content…
America is the land of opportunity, religious freedom, and founded by immigrants, patriots, natives, and slaves. To Explore cultural baggage is to recognize the historical significance that defines how we see ourselves and how the world views us. America’s culture is changing because of interconnection we have with world and social norms. Americans have been thirsty for any connection with the past; the cultural suitcase has been past so many times it may be difficult to understand who you are if you don’t know about your past. A visual depiction of cultural baggage is