My Culture Research Paper

Culture is a vital part to defining who we are. In fact, it’s an essential belief in how we do things or the kind of individuals we turn out to be. Regardless, if the outcome is good or bad it is the result of our culture. Being an African American male, in my culture, it is the belief that we are the strength of our family.
Reflecting back on my life, I was taught to believe that it is a man’s job to take care of his family. For most of my childhood, I lived with both my parents and two siblings. While my father would go out to work, my mother would stay at home to make sure my siblings and I were okay. When I reached the age of 15, my mother became a single mom of three. At this moment, life changed for us. Though my father was still dad, it was my mother who attended the …show more content…
I am the foundation, the strength, and the provider. I am a spouse, a father of two, a brother, and a son. I am a hard worker always aiming for more, much more than my parents ever had to provide. I am an African American. I am a product of divorce. I am a person who escaped drugs, gangs, and incarceration. I am person who believes that hard work pays off. I am person who sometimes wonder his placement. I am person who fears the unknown. I am dreamer. I am friend. I am a person of faith. I am determined to graduate from college. I am destiny to teach. I am who I am, Wendell James.
In conclusion, culture, goes beyond celebrating customs or way of life, shared dishes or languages; it is a genuine understanding that is exclusive to each individual. As a teacher, I hope to instill in all students to respect differences and always work hard at success. Furthermore, I can demonstrate how growing up in a culture where education was a second choice for me. Though it was a second choice, it was an important choice I had to make in order to be a better provider for my family. Moreover, you have to learn to challenge yourself and always strive for more regardless of your