Introduction:

Everyone has culture. However, while we are born into cultures we are not born with culture. Culture is something that we learn. Some aspects of culture are our identity; ethnicity, age or generation; gender; sexual orientation; education; occupation and socio-economic status; and ability/disability. Culture can also be used to describe our way of life and the values, beliefs, and attitudes that we use in everyday life. Some definitions of culture focus on art, religion, eating habits, rituals, humour, science, law, sports, ceremonies and so on. It is important to understand that there is as much variation within cultures, as between them and that individuals express their cultures in various ways depending on the circumstances.

Reflect on the quote "In order to understand other people's culture, you must first understand your own"

Assignment:

In 3-paragraphs minimum, I'd like you to I would like you to answer the following questions:

As a child, how were you expected to behave at home, and how did it differ from what was expected in your school? Was there a cultural aspect to this difference?

To what degree do you still hold to your family's values and beliefs?

Identify 3 things that describe how you see yourself through a cultural lens that would help someone know you better. The 3 things can be anything about you that you feel reflects the culture in which you grew up or you identify with. There is no wrong answer, I just ask that you before you answer, you reflect deeply on what culture really means.