I asked three people that I work with what their definitions of Culture and Diversity are. Each of these women are from different culture, different types of families, and are different ages.
Vanessa Said:
What is Culture - "The practices, beliefs, and traditions that are passed on from generation to generation".
What is Diversity - ""It is when you or someone else are introduced or exposed to another culture in the same setting".
Georgette Said:
What is Culture - "I think that culture is part of our collective identity. It includes our familial traditions, values, and practices. Culture encompasses our religious and ethnic histories. It influences how we cook, what we eat, what, when, and how we celebrate, how we parent, and the type of life that we strive to live. Culture can seem static at times because we stick to traditions. We've always done it this was, even if we can't remember why. Culture brings us together with our loved ones, even the ones that have died. It also connects us with others that have a similar history, such as ethnicity or religion. Culture is also dynamic and individualistic. As we bring new people into our circle of friends and family we add traditions, and adapt old traditions to be relevant with the modern era. Simply put, every latino I know has an arroz con pollo recipe, but none of them are exactly the same".
What is Diversity - "Diversity is bringing together a group of people who have differences. This most commonly refers to ethnically or racially diverse groups. However, diverse groups can include an endless list such as gender, religion, education, geography or political views. Diversity allows us to gain knowledge, share our perspectives, and grow as individuals and as a group.
Eszter Said:
What is Culture - "I think that culture is people doing the same things based on their religious and social beliefs. Culture of a county or people living in the same part of the world.
What is Diversity - "Differences or different choices".
Hello Janell,
ReplyDeleteGreat post, I am curious to know the ages of these women. I like that statement "I think that culture is part of our collective identity." Culture is such a big part of out identity. And our identity is very diverse in it self.
-Zena Turner