Culture can be known as many different things; to me culture is the way of life for a group of people. There are numerous amounts of cultures across the globe. It is something that is passed on from generation to generation. It is the values of a person, a way they decide to do something. Identity works hand in hand with the idea of culture. Your culture shapes the way you behave, which then creates an identity.
The way one inherits their rituals or morals may be different than someone else’s interpretation. There could possibly be something that may seem wrong to you, however, that might be the way their culture enforces it. Regardless of what anyone thinks, culture is interpreted and practiced various ways. The way you comprehend and recite, …show more content…
We have certain impressions and every one of us possess complete opposite appearances, although we all come to one huge curiosity leading to the question; who am I? Whether it is physicality, mentality, or perception, every individual owns an identity. Identity is something that provides person individuality. Our identities are socially constructed and the basics of where we came from and what country we originate from are only some factors of our identity. There is much more to dissecting one’s identity than just seeking to know their home land. Some basic points of identity people normally refer to are: gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Identity is something that can fundamentally shape our lives forever from the second you are …show more content…
Because I was born and raised in the United States so I have the American side of me. My parents originating from Pakistan, I also have that side Muslim culture built inside of me. I’m ecstatic and prideful to represent this culture. Just as an opinion, I wouldn’t ask or trade it for anything. Going in depth about the Pakistani culture that I represent, I come from a Muslim family, biased, but to me it’s the most peace and joy filled religion in the world. We practice Islamic rights and rituals. I observe the month of Ramadan with my family; one of the more highly significant months in the Muslim religion. Thirty days of the month where we abstain from food and water during the hours of daylight, each day from the bright and early sunrise, to sunset late at night. However, that is only one of many aspects to Ramadan. Many people wonder if water is an exception, it is not. The reaction I receive makes me laugh out loud. The respected salute we earn is a priceless feeling. Their response is always something along the lines of being shocked or saying “Wow I could never do
The way one inherits their rituals or morals may be different than someone else’s interpretation. There could possibly be something that may seem wrong to you, however, that might be the way their culture enforces it. Regardless of what anyone thinks, culture is interpreted and practiced various ways. The way you comprehend and recite, …show more content…
We have certain impressions and every one of us possess complete opposite appearances, although we all come to one huge curiosity leading to the question; who am I? Whether it is physicality, mentality, or perception, every individual owns an identity. Identity is something that provides person individuality. Our identities are socially constructed and the basics of where we came from and what country we originate from are only some factors of our identity. There is much more to dissecting one’s identity than just seeking to know their home land. Some basic points of identity people normally refer to are: gender, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. Identity is something that can fundamentally shape our lives forever from the second you are …show more content…
Because I was born and raised in the United States so I have the American side of me. My parents originating from Pakistan, I also have that side Muslim culture built inside of me. I’m ecstatic and prideful to represent this culture. Just as an opinion, I wouldn’t ask or trade it for anything. Going in depth about the Pakistani culture that I represent, I come from a Muslim family, biased, but to me it’s the most peace and joy filled religion in the world. We practice Islamic rights and rituals. I observe the month of Ramadan with my family; one of the more highly significant months in the Muslim religion. Thirty days of the month where we abstain from food and water during the hours of daylight, each day from the bright and early sunrise, to sunset late at night. However, that is only one of many aspects to Ramadan. Many people wonder if water is an exception, it is not. The reaction I receive makes me laugh out loud. The respected salute we earn is a priceless feeling. Their response is always something along the lines of being shocked or saying “Wow I could never do