Personal Cultural Heritage Item
Summarize the cultural heritage of your family
The cultural background of my family just prior to their immigration from Scotland to the United States dates back to around the early 1800’s. Scotland is the very country where my maternal grandfather’s family established their roots in. After the aforementioned immigration from Scotland; my grandfather’s family arrived in the United States and they took up residence in the mountains of Bristol, Virginia. When my grandparents initially met, my grandfather would ride his horse over the mountains to court my grandmother. During the time that my grandparents were growing up, the education level for most individuals was not even that of a high school diploma. That being said, my grandmother only had a sixth grade education. Both my grandparents were extremely hard workers and their family meant everything to them, as often times this was the only thing one truly ever had. They left for Ohio for a better opportunity at life due to …show more content…
Explain whether these patterns with which you identify are related to fashion. I believe my heritage has shaped me into being an honest and loyal person. Growing up I had morals and ethics instilled into me. These are things that have made me the person I am today. I am proud and honored that I come from a family who has taught me these values. Even though my grandparents have passed, I feel like I still have a little bit of them with me because of what they taught me. I have taught and instilled in my children the same values that I was privileged to have been given.
Consider the influences of the cultural heritage on your family today, particularly as communicated through contemporary dress and buying behavior. Give specific examples of ways that cultural values are evidenced in consumption practices (by you and in your family), particularly in the area of
Summarize the cultural heritage of your family
The cultural background of my family just prior to their immigration from Scotland to the United States dates back to around the early 1800’s. Scotland is the very country where my maternal grandfather’s family established their roots in. After the aforementioned immigration from Scotland; my grandfather’s family arrived in the United States and they took up residence in the mountains of Bristol, Virginia. When my grandparents initially met, my grandfather would ride his horse over the mountains to court my grandmother. During the time that my grandparents were growing up, the education level for most individuals was not even that of a high school diploma. That being said, my grandmother only had a sixth grade education. Both my grandparents were extremely hard workers and their family meant everything to them, as often times this was the only thing one truly ever had. They left for Ohio for a better opportunity at life due to …show more content…
Explain whether these patterns with which you identify are related to fashion. I believe my heritage has shaped me into being an honest and loyal person. Growing up I had morals and ethics instilled into me. These are things that have made me the person I am today. I am proud and honored that I come from a family who has taught me these values. Even though my grandparents have passed, I feel like I still have a little bit of them with me because of what they taught me. I have taught and instilled in my children the same values that I was privileged to have been given.
Consider the influences of the cultural heritage on your family today, particularly as communicated through contemporary dress and buying behavior. Give specific examples of ways that cultural values are evidenced in consumption practices (by you and in your family), particularly in the area of