America is built on the principle of “Land of the Free, Home of the Brave”. That means, the United States of America is a country made up of different cultures and beliefs. We as a country accept all religions, cultures and backgrounds. It was Native Americans who first discovered this great land on which we enjoy our Freedom on every single day. Thanksgiving, an American holiday, was first brought about from the Pilgrims after their Harvest, to celebrate their accomplishment of discovering the “New World.” Some Native Americans were also in attendance for this great feast. Somewhere, over the years, the comradery among cultures, would slowly diminish between the Americans and immigrants coming into the country.
In a country that is made up of different cultures and backgrounds, a person is bound to meet someone of another culture. Intercultural is a substantially broad term. It could mean a person of a different
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The United States welcomes majority of all countries. In an intercultural relationship you can be exposed to millions of languages, food, and religion. Your partner, in turn will be exposed to the same aspects as well. A person can still be associated and a part of their culture and beliefs with being exposed to another. This reduces the prejudice and or bias of other cultures. Lastly, by example, teaching others around you that the relationship is like any other, with challenges but worth it. Being in an intercultural relationship, you will see the prejudice of other people who disapprove of your lifestyle. A person doesn’t even have to be in an intercultural relationship for the judgment of others. With this unique relationship, you can teach others that you have a normal standing relationship, but slightly different from the norm. You can teach people that by being in this relationship that different cultures can coexist into one
Some people may still think that being from a certain culture is strange due to the way that a person dresses, acts, or portrays themselves. Put yourself in their shoes and imagine how they may feel. They may be the only person out of all their peers from a different background. Culture should not be the foundation of life’s choices but, instead should be the opportunity to change minds for the good of
Living with different kinds of cultures around you is also very knowledgeable to many people. One could learn a lot about someone’s background or country just by interacting or spending some time with them. For example, you can learn about different foods, clothing, fashion, and the kind of lifestyles others might have. Living together helps keeps us in harmony and peace. If we didn’t get along or maybe even share some of the ideas we wouldn’t be such a diverse community. Knowing and underst...
The subject of this paper is Liz, a 52-year old, 1.5 generation female immigrant from Hong Kong. What this means is that she immigrated to the United States when she was a child, around 7-years old (Feliciano Lec. 1/4/2016). As a child of a family that consists of five siblings and two parents that did not speak any English prior to immigrating, the focus of this paper will be on the legal processes that the family went through to become legal immigrants and the various factors that aided in her path towards assimilation.
Every culture has its own unique values, beliefs and norms. Culture defines the identity and interests of a society. Understanding other’s culture is crucial in preparing ourselves for the global experience in the twenty-first century. As the world is becoming more connected to each other, interaction between cultures is unavoidable. I consider myself lucky to live in one of the most diverse cities in the world where I get chance to interact with people of different cultures. In this paper, I will discuss my findings about Family Structure in a Mexican culture, and Dating and Marriage in an African / Gabonese culture. Having a chance to understand various cultures, I realized that beliefs and practices tend to vary from culture to culture.
Many would agree that segregation is no longer a pressing issue. Although it has been outlawed since 1954, society still implements a similar mindset, especially directed towards interracial dating. Some still believe that people of different races should not form relationships, while others deem it as acceptable. The following researchers use methods like surveys and interviews to analyze the connections between societal judgment and involvement in such relationships. Each study, providing slightly more insight than the previous, suggests the fear of social conflict creates skepticism towards mixed relations.
Romano, Dugan. Intercultural Marriage : Promises & Pitfall. 2nd ed. Yarmouth, ME : Intercultural Press,1997.
In conclusion, culture can shape one’s identity but also confuse people. The perfect balance of mixed culture can be found with just some guidance of an adult, song, or even a girlfriend. Culture is a very important and individual aspect of everyone’s
How do you view opposing culture that is different from your own? I am mostly open minded and, in fact, greatly interested in other cultures on a personal and academic level. Something that I believe many Americans take for granted is our rich mixed cultural heritage and our proximity to some of the oldest cultures on the planet.
Different cultural backgrounds have different taboos. These taboos define what is and is not acceptable for the people within that culture. Such as India where they do not believe in interracial marriages while in Western Europe most
Society could attempt to carry on some of these values, which could lead to better cohesion between racial groups. With a lot of racial tension in today’s world there should be an effort to improve things, so we don’t have groups of people hating each other because the color one’s skin. This topic is socially and culturally relevant, because it is related to the social makeup of individuals along with the aspects of their culture that influence there viewpoints. Each culture views things slightly different, and it would be beneficial to gain knowledge and create a less race charged world. This subject is relevant to the larger public for a few reasons. Firstly, there is a stigma towards interracial dating because in large part it is seen as “selling out” to your own race. If informed that this isn’t a betrayal it can lead to greater acceptance, and ultimately more bonds between
...onfident in your communication skills with that culture. If you are unsure of how to act around a different culture you are bound to feel nervous and unsure of yourself. If you are nervous this will also tend to make the other person nervous. In result, you will not be able to effectively communicate with each other. Remember, the more you know about the other person's culture the less uncertainty you will have and the more comfortable you will be with each other.
In conclusion, society needs to consider the feelings of interracial couples. A person may not agree with interracial relationships, but they do not need to discriminate against them. Even today in the year 2002, society has its problems with interracial relationships. Through education and the way couples raise their children, the problem or problems facing interracial couples will diminish.
There are many different types of relationships. From your neighbor to your significant other, experiencing different relationships is a part of everyday life. Wether you posses good or bad communication skills will affect the interpersonal relationships within your life. The popular television series Modern Family is a good example of the different types of friendships, types of love, and relationship theories that encompass the everyday person.
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.
I wasn 't quite sure what I was getting into when I first enrolled in Intercultural Communications. I had assumptions as to the goals of the course such as I would be learning about the way cultures interact with each other, learn about communication in general, or I would be learning about the ways we use communication through our culture. I think that I achieve the latter goal, but I also gained knowledge about more then just my culture. I came to realize that there is more to a culture than just language, appearances, and customs, which are aspects of culture that could be seen above the waterline, or they are more noticeable/obvious to someone outside of that culture. There are aspects of culture that are below the waterline, or more