For EDUC 6164 I was told to ask three friends or family members what their definition of diversity and culture are. I asked my father, Uncle Eric, and Aunt Jackie.
Father: Culture- The language, music, up bring, and work of a particular people.
Diversity- the differences within people
Uncle Eric: Culture- deals with the way a person is brought up and what they learn
Diversity- not having the same background
Aunt Jackie: Culture- an individual way of doing things, religion
Diversity- different ways that races do thingsAfter talking to my family and friends I realized that everyone feels that culture is the way a person is raised. No one really got into details about the specifics. Through the Lacerate Education videos in class I learned that race, ethnicity, language, religion, ability, class, parenting pattern, and life style also play an important part in one’s culture. I know they understand what culture is because in order to define it they had to give examples as it related to them and what their culture is. They did the same with diversity. I don’t think that anyone included class as a part of culture. People don’t remember that your social class plays a part in how you are raised. Listening to my family’s definition of culture made me realize that I was lucky to be raised in such an environment where culture and diversity is recognized and respected. Being accepting of who people are is an important aspect of the culture in which I was raised.
References
Laureate Education Inc. (2011) “Family Cultures: Dynamic Interactions” (Video Webcast). Retrieved from http://sylvan.live.ecollege.com/ec/crs/default.learn?CourseID=5364616&Survey=1&47=8004829&ClientNodeID=984650&coursenav=1&bhcp=1
I think you made a great point and your reference to the video resources about culture and diversity. Some people really do not think about class as part of one's culture. I know, I did not pay much attention to it. I believe we are learning something new all the time.
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