Outsourced Analysis

“Outsourced” Movie Analysis The movie “Outsourced” brings a whole new meaning to the world of cultural, social and personal differences. Although, one could not imagine what it would be like to go into work and find out that one’s job has been eliminated and then asked to train one’s replacement in another country. Adjusting to the social episodes of another culture would be a difficult challenge, especially if one has never traveled outside of the United States. The proxemics can be defined in as one’s personal space and are cultural-specific. In the movie, one example of this was displayed when the young boy sat on Todd’s lap on the train ride, after the boy gave up his seat. The intercultural communication was confusing for Todd because in the U.S., one was taught to offer your seat to someone who is older, but …show more content…
Cultural identity refers to one’s sense of belonging to a particular culture or ethnic group. It involves learning and accepting the traditions, heritage, language, religions, ancestry, aestectics, thinking patterns and social structures of a culture. People internalize the beliefs, values, norms, and social practices of their culture and identify with that culture as part of their self-concept. Social identity develops as a consequence of memberships in particular groups within one’s culture. The characteristics and concerns common to most members of such social groups shape the way individuals view their characteristics. This type of groups include, similarities due to age, gender, work, religion, social class but this also can include places and common interests. The final identity is personal. Personal identity is based on people’s unique characteristics which may include hobbies, while for others it may be playing sports or music. This identity has a lot more to do with a person’s like and dislikes and plays a big part of one’s