Tamale

For instance, being more educated, wealthier, or having marriage and family bonds than Americans are the stereotypes about Asian Americans rooted in the American society. In the United States, Asian Americans are usually stroked at hegemonic ideology imposed on minorities. The Asian American experiences within the context of other racial and ethnic experiences in the United States usually relate to the stereotypes. The experience of Jeremy Lin is a good example. Jeremy Lin is an Asian American…

Marriage, much like prison or slavery, is an institution created by humans. Throughout history marriage has served a much larger purpose than it does in today’s industrial societies. In America, most of us do not consider settling down and starting a family to be an option until we have completed school, acquired employment and found a comfortable social setting in which to “find ourselves.” We have the luxury of easing ourselves into a marriage mindset and preparing ourselves ahead of time.…

About four years ago my family and I decided to go on a trip to visit some family, friends, and just to go on a vacation. We started in South Dakota of course, and all of my family came up to our house from Iowa to car pool before we left. As soon as everyone was at our house, we all got in the car and left. It was a short trip to our next stop, compared to how long it took to get to all of the other stops. Our first stop was outside of Emporia, Kansas, to see my Grandma and spend some time with…

My full name is Kendrah Rhiannon Marie Lopez, I am 37 years old, born on April 6, 1979, and happen to be a single mother of a 19-year-old son named Donovan. The person I exist to be today, definitely is a result of my culture, background, and family. Quite a bit can be said about myself from my name alone. My dad was the one who named me and I take a great deal of pride in it. Kendrah is a unique name which is not very common and even more uncommon to be spelled the way mine is. Rhiannon…

From the early days of human cultivation of maize to the modern rise of genetically modified corn, Jeffrey M. Pilcher covers many topics in his book Planet Taco. The book is primarily on the multinational adaptation and globalization of Mexican food, especially tacos. Americans have molded the traditional Mexican cuisine to one where it would be more appealing to American taste buds. Mexicans, in turn, seek to keep its culinary uniqueness as a landmark for national identity. This is an account…

spends most of her day cooking some of the best meals I have ever eaten. This room is not only the smallest part of the house, but it is the most meaningful. Every day it’s full in here with friends and family, eating some of my grandma’s famous tamales or playing cards just talking about our day or listening to some of the folk stories that my grandpa loves to talk about. I still remember the time when we stayed up talking and lost track of time. It was a cold night, Christmas Eve to be exact.…

“Often we lose our identity trying to please or placate others” by Mary Manin Morrissey therefore, my personal experiences and languages has shaped my identity. We often try to fit in with others that we forget our identity and where we come from. We shouldn't be ashamed of our roots, we should be proud because that it is what shapes us and our identity. Where we come from shouldn't get anyone mad because we all come from different backgrounds and cultures, so no one should hide who they are…

Reaching For Success I grew up in a sparsely populated village in Ghana named Tamale. Dirt roads led to small mud houses with thatch roofs. We had no electricity or running water. During the rainy season the dirt roads turn to an obstacle course of potholes and sinking mud. The faded yellow school house is situated on the north end of town and you could hear the rain beat on the metal roof as we approached school. The raindrops beating on the corrugated metal roof created a symphony that…

Who doesn’t like gifts? I mean, I absolutely love them. Whether they are small, big, round, squared, or even impossible to hold physically, and without sounding spoiled, they make me extremely happy. However, some gifts are quite interesting. Just like the gift my mother offers me every single day. The appearance of the gift isn’t quite physical, it’s more of a feeling that only I get to feel. A feeling that makes me feel warm. It’s September of 2006, my birth month. I pass by the kitchen…

inner culture has taught me to be the hard worker, educated, nice, generous. It has influenced me because, at home, I always speak Spanish, every day we eat Mexican food, for example, chiles rellenos, albóndigas, tacos, gordita, pozole, enchiladas, tamales, carne asada, birrias, etc. I am Catholic like most Mexicans, I believe in La Virgen de Guadalupe, every time I'm going through something I always pray to her. Overall, I love my culture. In conclusion, everyone is born into a culture. My…