Friend Perspective...
What is culture?
Culture is, in essence, who you are. Its the language you speak, clothes you wear, religion you practice, and so forth. Some people can't really explain what their culture is or a group they belong to, but I think that's because they are not in touch with who they are just yet.
What is diversity?
Diversity to me is what makes us different. I'm mixed but you're fully black, therefore we're diverse in that sense.
Co-Worker Perspective...
What is culture?
Its a combination of your heritage and morals. A balance between what you think is right and what you've been taught is right.
What is diversity?
The differences in people, which could be anything. We all are different in some way, and that's what makes us unique.
Parent Perspective...
What is Culture?
Culture can be anything that has an influence on your life...and it's different for all people. So, i'm Jewish and I consider that to be apart of my culture. Whereas someone else may not let their religion define who they are, so that wouldn't be considered apart of their culture. It varies from person to person.
What is diversity?
The differences between groups of people, that set us apart from one another.
I have learned that the definition of culture and diversity vary from person to person. This is because every person has different ideas and opinions on what makes them unique or "who they are" as a person. Ultimately, culture is the unspoken set of rules that govern our lives, which I learned this week. My parent here at the center has deepened my understanding of culture and diversity. Her notion that people may not credit certain parts of them to their culture helps me to understand why everyone's perspectives are so different.
Is it interesting that the meaning of culture and diversity varies from person to person. I enjoyed reading your post. Very helpful "people may not credit certain parts of them to their culture".
ReplyDeleteNatalie
Hi Shabrika. First of all I want to say how great your blog site is . It is very nicely done.I agree that everyone that everyone's perspectives are so different. It was very interesting that one of your co workers said culture is a combination between your heritage and morals. I am not sure a persons heritage affects their morals.
ReplyDeleteHi Shabrika,
ReplyDeleteI really liked your blog post. I thought it was very interesting in your third interview with the parent and how they mentioned that some people do not define themselves based on their religion. That is a very true concept. I feel that my religion or spiritual belief in being a Christian is the most important thing that defines me as a person. I wonder if it because of people having religion put on them by their parents and not really having a say in what they believe in. As a child, though as raised a Christian, at church you didn’t claim the title until you made the choice to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. I made the conscious decision to do so and it was when I was ready.