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In today’s society, many individuals have trouble accepting people whose views differ from theirs. Unfortunately, many outsiders and foreigners find it rather difficult to interact with individuals who do not share similar cultural or religious beliefs. As a Bengali-American born and raised in the predominantly Hispanic community of Laredo, Texas, I have experienced different views and customs entirely different from those of my culture. Because of these cultural differences, I have been a victim of bullying. However, differences in my name, skin color, religious beliefs, and ethnic customs did not hinder by interactions with so-called Laredoans. As I grew older, I became accustomed to the different lifestyles, both mine and to those of Laredo …show more content…
For instance, my first and last names are very unique: Raonaq (my first name) and Mia (my last name). In elementary school, several of my classmates would insult me because of my name. They would even question why my parents gave be such an awkward and ugly name. However, I did not question some of their names. In addition, people have questioned my religion. As a Muslim, my diet differs greatly from the diet of other religions as I am prohibited from eating pork. Furthermore, I am required to fast during the month of Ramadan each year. There have been multiple occasions where I have attended get-togethers or simply gone to a friend’s house and have had to eat vegetables because their meals were pork based dishes. They graciously understood and knew I was extremely conscious when it comes to this delicate situation. A common asked question I would receive would be: “Don’t you ever just get curious and wonder what pork tastes like?” I would politely respond: “Yes, but my religion forbids it.” On the other hand, some individuals make fun of my religion, often calling me a terrorist or “no fly list.” Just because I am Muslim does not mean I am a terrorist. In fact, those Middle-Eastern terrorists who call themselves Muslim are actually radical extremists. Over the years, I was indeed offended by these terms, but as I matured, I have simply waived off these …show more content…
For example, one my best friends is a Roman Catholic. He attends mass every weekend and is an alter server at his church. In the past, he invited me to go with him to some church events, which I have gladly accepted. During one event, I listened to the priest educate the smaller children about Christ and the Ten Commandments. On multiple occasions, members of the church and the priest himself have been curious about Islam. I kindly tell them about the various similarities that Islam and Catholicism share and answer all of their questions. Unfortunately, many people view Islam as a violent religion due to all the mass media on terrorism, but after I inform them about my religion, they have a different perspective about followers of Islam. It seems to amaze them how unique Islam truly is. This leaves a warm feeling in my heart that people are so interested in my culture and religion. I have also invited my friends to my mosque on several occasions. On one occasion, during the month of Ramadan, the Islamic community encouraged the local community to join us in Saturday evening prayer and dinner in an attempt to understand our
Family’s beliefs and values may be different for some and in other cultures they may not be accepted. As teachers, we have to learn about different cultures and expand our knowledge so families could feel more accepted. In the book, Anti- Bias Education for young children and ourselves by Louise Derman-Sparks & Julie Olsen Edwards, talks about how culture and fairness involves two dimensions, children’s development of a positive culture, identity, and their respectful interactions with other cultures. With these two dimensions, it will help the child to continue to express their home culture at school while learning the different cultures at school with their classmates. They learn about what’s right from wrong, how to dress, and talk
In the early years of my life, adapting to the foreign customs of America was my top priority. Although born in America, I constantly moved back and forth from Korea to the US, experiencing nerve-racking, yet thrilling emotions caused by the unfamiliarity of new traditions. Along with these strange traditions, came struggles with accepting my ethnicity. Because of the obvious physical differences due to my race, the first question asked by the students in elementary school was, “Are you from China?” These inquiries were constantly asked by several of American students until middle school which transformed to “You must be good at math” referencing the stereotypical intellect that Asian are perceived to have. Through continuous insult on my Asian heritage, I began to believe and later hate the person I was due to criticism made by teenagers which I started to see true despite all the lies that was actively told. This racial discrimination was a reoccurring pattern that
In today’s society there are many words that are used or said without giving it complete thought. For example, the word “identity” is something to which I have never really given much thought or even considered how I identify myself.
When people believe in a religion or faith with all their heart but are afraid to show it or even talk about it, something is wrong. People should be allowed to do what they want and feel what they want and, in some cases, these people are simply not allowed to do so without the constant worry that someone isn’t going to like them because of what they believe in.
There are two type of friendship: homophilic, friends because of same identity, or heterophilic, friends because of interest or proximity (Maxwell, 2002, p 268). Because of an influx of immigrants, Millennials are surrounded by immigrants. Along with Millennials being more optimist and open minded, the presence of a different culture sparks interest, helping form a heterophilic friendship. Because of immigration and Millennials attitudes, friendship between two different culture is plausible and doable, promoting the development of tolerant and acceptance in
One’s cultural identity consists of their race, gender, socioeconomic status, age, religion, and so on. Being aware of your own cultural identity is just as important as being aware of other’s. People’s cultural identity defines who they are, the privilege (or lack of privilege) they receive, and how society views them. It is important to understand that White individuals have more privileges than individuals of color. White individuals do not experience detriment and difficulties due specifically to their skin color and instead receive advantages. White privilege is defined as benefits that white individuals have that people of color do not (Kendall, 2012). The following walks through my personal cultural background, how it was shaped, defined, and developed, and limitations to my personal competencies.
One tradition that has made every country different is its culture. A culture represents and creates the country’s history and traditions. From the hard working environment in China to the laid-back lifestyle in America, these are some examples of unique cultures. Even with different cultures, travelers can experience the hardships that occur when traveling. One article “ Adventure of a lifetime” demonstrated these difficulties when a family moved from America to Peru and their struggles during their transition. During their stay, Lawrence and her children experienced new ideas that were different from America. Some complex situation that arises while making a step in their new culture is the adjustment to the new environment and the language
It has been said that most people in the world have the same wants, needs and desires. While that is true of people, we still have differences in our back grounds, and in our heritage. We all have a unique culture of understanding. America enjoys these cultural differences, we have embraced them, and it has in many ways enriched this country. There are times however
A cultural assessment interview is very important when taking care of patients or their families who may be from a different culture than the nurse’s. In order to be able to better take care of a patient, we first need to know their own interpretation of disease and illness within their cultural context, values, and beliefs. Since I am Indian and my culture is a mix of the Indian cultural beliefs and my religion Islam, I was looking forward to this interview so that I am able to learn more about different cultures using my assessment.
In 1995, Delpit published Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom. Although the excerpt analyzed in this paper is from a larger work, it was written by Delpit (1995) as a self-contained speech. This excerpt includes many of the concepts Delpit believes to be the basic cultural conflicts in the classroom, which are stereotyping, child-deficit assumptions and student isolation and invisibility. Delpit's goal is to "remove the dynamic of oppression that are inherent in any classroom…that come together when (primarily white) teachers spend time with 'other people's children'" (Delpit, 1995, pg.69). Through Other People's Children: Cultural Conflict in the Classroom, Delpit lays the foundation for multicultural education and details ways teachers can solve the inherent problems that arise as a result of many cultures interacting in the classroom. The purpose of this paper is an analysis of this text through an analytic, interpretive and normative reading.
Everyone should accept people for who they are, even if they do not have the same beliefs as us. When we start to argue with people about their own religion, it can just cause chaos. Seline Shenoy confidently states in her article, ‘5 Important Reasons Why We Should Accept Other Peoples Differences,’ “We would treat every person that we come into contact with a basic level of respect and kindness. We would show more concern towards others in need and be more willing to lend a helping hand. We would be more understanding and accepting of the differences in others.
Psychology is the study of different behaviors and acts of each individual based on the way they are raised and brought up. Cultural psychology is specified as the study of behaviors and actions based on different cultures and traditions. The world is full of cultures. Each culture attempts to have its own psychological belief when it comes to different matters and events. Some cultures agree on some matters; while they disagree on others. Almost every culture view things differently. Yet sometimes they decide to accept these differences, and sometimes they do not. Also, some cultures view some psychological matters at the same level unexpectedly.
The Role of Culture in Shaping us as Individuals Culture has a big impact on how we all fit in as individuals in today’s society, and since this assignment is about that I decided to include some of my own experiences to illustrate my point of view and compare it with those of my classmates and some of the readings. My family and I moved to United States in 1998 from Albania. My parents believed that I and my sister would get a better education here and also it would be useful and interesting to learn another language and its culture.
Cultural Appropriation versus Multiculturalism In today's society, there are many different cultures that individuals identify with. Culture is very important to many people and is something that helps define who we are. When different cultures are respected and appreciated, it is a beautiful thing, it can bring individuals in society closer to one another. Ideally, this understanding of one another’s cultures can lead to multiculturalism.
It is extremely exciting that you want to come to the United States; it truly is a great place to live. However, there are a couple of subjects that you and I need to discuss, so you are not completely lost when you arrive. So the things that I will discuss and better help you understand are the family cultures in the United States, what community means and the effect it has on others around, how technology affects everyday living here, the social media, educational system and the environment, and finally the relation between self and others.