Masculinity Vs. Femininity Values In Ghanaian Cultures

Being from a small island, I have recently come to realize that there are diversities in cultures. With that in mind, I’ve learned to understand and appreciate a variety of humanities. In the United States, people from other cultures have congregated from all over the world with the understanding that this county enables equal opportunities. A mélange of cultures coalesce in an effort to maintain their traditions while adapting to another nation’s customs. This incorporates accommodation, which involves altering to the newly perceived surroundings; acculturation, which results in the fabrication of a distinct culture, and assimilation, which is an adjustment to views of the new country (Matsumoto, D. & Juang, L., 2013). I’ve had the opportunity …show more content…
In this culture, women maintain the role of a housewife while having the capability to work outside the home. Men in the Ghanaian family are idealized as the head of the household. The men are the decision-makers when it comes to supporting their families. Though this culture equally shares the responsibilities of the household, the culture is considered high in masculinity because the men are the primary caretakers. This means that the Ghanaian society falls on the masculine end of the …show more content…
Being that family is a vital part of the Ghanaian culture, the loss of a family member gives the family an opportunity to celebrate the life of their loved ones rather than mourn. It is more of a joyous event than gloomy. This is because they focus on remembering the great times spent with their loved one than the fact that they are deceased. Funerals are like a large conference for those to come from places all over the world to see the one who has passed. To hold this celebration, the body can be preserved for up to three months to ensure that everyone has the chance to say their last