The Definition of Culture and Diversity
RYAN:
Culture - the unique lifestyle, beliefs, and customs of a society.
Diversity - is different
HEATHER:
Culture is how we act based on how we were raised. Different people from various parts of the world or even the country are exposed to all kinds of experiences that shape us. Ways of thinking, acting, or even expressing ourselves is going to reflect our culture. Our parents pass onto us their culture and then when we have children we pass it on to them. The more culture we are exposed to the richer our lives can be!
Diversity is the variety of life and is what sets us apart from others. What a boring world we would live in if everyone was exactly the same.
Diversity is the variety of life and is what sets us apart from others. What a boring world we would live in if everyone was exactly the same.
LYN:
Culture is a way of life. It is a group of people. It is based on how people behave, their actions and values. Culture is shared and passed down through communication in actions. Diversity is knowing and accepting the variety of characteristics that make people. For example, age, gender, culture economic background, education, ethnicity, religious beliefs and political views all make up what makes people diverse.
This course has taught me that culture does consist of the unique lifestyles, beliefs and customs of a society. It also consists of the values that are embedded in us from how we were raised. Our parents and surroundings influence the pieces of our culture we carry with us. Diversity consists of differences and what sets us apart from others. Examples are age, gender, economic background, ethnicity, religious beliefs and political views.
Which aspects have been omitted—and what are some examples of such omission?
I think what's truly important and is not emphasized in these definitions, is the fact that culture means something different to everyone. Our circumstances and choices determine our own culture. The way we were raised plants the seeds of our culture, but our personal decisions and life experiences formulate the way culture manifests in our lives.
In what ways has thinking about other people’s definitions of culture and diversity influenced my own thinking about these topics?
We all view culture and diversity in a different light. It is not only important to appreciate cultural diversity, but to respect the opinions of others in regards to the topic.
As always, I enjoyed reading your post. Thank you for sharing. I love your picture that you chose to go along with this assignment, it is very fitting. You brought up a very good point when you said, culture means something different to everyone. This is very true.
ReplyDeleteSarah,
ReplyDeleteI realized a similar point that you did: it's about being respectful of other's viewpoints. Even within similar cultures, there is still going to be a lot of diversity between individuals. Once we realize that there is not one right way to do things, we will have truly embraced diversity.
Laurie