Culture Essay

From this book, I have learned how important understanding other people’s culture is. I came from Colombia, South America when I was eleven years old, during the early 80’s. At that time, I did not know much about North American culture, other than they speak English and I did not. I did think there was a great difference in culture, but I was wrong! It took me a while to familiarize myself to the new culture and for others around me to get accustomed to mine. The only difference in what I have…

In class, culture was defined as the values and norms that distinguish one group from another in society. Business culture varies across the globe and can cause friction to almost all aspects of running business. Gung Ho demonstrated the complications associated when companies from different countries try and collaborate. There are several, while displayed with comic exaggeration, differences displayed between the two business cultures. Management styles, individuality versus collectivism,…

to any Indian family wanting the best out of their children. Typically, Indian families moving to America can not resist steering towards Indian culture, brushing away the idea of picking up some American customs. However, as my parents moved to the United States to seek opportunity, they quickly incorporated some American practices in our Indian culture. By blending these two lifestyles together, it defined me as both an Indian and American at heart. With any family, honest communication is…

Political culture within the United States is dramatically varied from one state to another due to the origins of each regions’ source of affluence and immigrating communities. Political scientist, Daniel Elazar, categorizes these political cultures in his publication American Federalism: A View from the States as moralistic, individualistic, and traditionalistic. Moralistic regions like the New England states grew from a Puritan culture that now views the government’s role is to work at public…

Culture competency is important when working in health care because it closes the gap between healthcare practitioners and their patients. It’s important for healthcare practitioners to not only have an understanding of a patients socio-cultural background because of the different beliefs, values, and traditions they will experience but its also important to know the soai-culutral background of their families. If the patient and their family doesn't feel a certain level of understanding and…

emphasis do work, study and family life have in your country or in your culture? Which of the 3 is most important in your country or in your culture? This is a very varied question as I live in a very culturally diverse area. I feel my culture is ever changing and developing as my family grows, taking parts from my families past and adding my personal values to pass along to my children. From my life’s perspective, my culture started developing when I began to mature and create ideas and…

characteristics of culture. Intersectionality Intersectionality is the analytical tool that helps understand and respond in a way that implies how the social identity of each person and status intersect, and contribute to the unique experiences of oppression and privilege. Intersectionality in practice helps to look beyond simplistic the concept of identity such as "working class" or "originality", that helps to…

delineation in our culture and America. Our country was founded by the British which had a class system and to a point it continues today. Most cultures and classes have branched out and crossed boundaries; however, some people and social classes may not adapt to change and may refuse to cross class boundaries. This paper discusses the difference of opinions regarding change and adaptation in culture between Schwable and Sowell and argues the point that adjustments are necessary in culture. …

My culture can easily be described by comparing it to a peach. Southerners all love peaches for starters, the idea of a peach makes anyone from the south happy. Peaches have tough skin but once the skin is broken the taste is sweet and fulfilling, bringing joy and contentment. Three of the most important values in the Southern culture is food, hospitality, and hobbies. The South’s food does not compare to any other places. The food consists of many spices and flavors to satisfy everyone's needs…

that way we can learn more about specific cultures by each other, consulting others from other ethnic groups, and speaking through interpreters. Learning to ask them questions in a culturally sensitive way is also a crucial task for gaining knowledge. So, all I see it depends on how many illegal immigrants heard about U.S. and left their country for their hope for a greater life and purpose in America. Ends up where these immigrants brought their culture to the U.S and begin to enhance each…