Here is what they said:
Kim: Diversity is differences in people. Culture is people from different countries.
Sharon: Diversity is when you're different. Culture is where you're from. It's who you
are.
Kelly: Diversity is differences between individuals. Culture is who you are and your
ethnic beliefs.
From what I have learned in this course, I would have to say that all three were correct on their definitions of diversity. It is our differences. It is what sets us apart from everyone else. It gives us our individuality.
All three gave different definitions of culture, but all were a part of culture. Some things omitted from the definitions were language, work, foods, holidays, gender roles, religion, and intergenerational relationships. Our cultural identity influences how we live in our social identities (Derman-Sparks, L., Edwards, J., 2010). It is who we are.
My friends and colleagues have similar definitions. I found it interesting that Kim referred to culture as people from different countries. She has shared many of her cultural experiences with me. Recently she came back from a one month visit to Korea to see her elderly parents. She said they eat rice and vegetables for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They eat fruit for snacks. She was glad to be back so that she could eat some different foods! She also said she lost weight because she was not used to eating that way. I asked her why her parents don't come here and live with her. She said that in Korea, the government takes care of the elderly, so it is better for them to stay there. She sees these differences related to countries, not people.
Reference
Derman-Sparks, L., & Edwards, J. O.
(2010). Anti-bias education for young children and
ourselves. Washington, DC: National
Association for the Education of Young
Children (NAEYC).
Lynn, I found that everyone had an understanding that diversity means differences. Everyone I asked to define the term had that one word in common.
ReplyDeleteIts very interesting to hear that your friend Kim had a difficult time adjusting to her cultural heritage when she visited her parents. Its also very interesting that her parents choose to stay in Korea because of how their society provides for its elderly. From all that we have learned this week I would say that the way society takes care of its people is a part of culture, their culture and maybe that is another reason why they choose to stay.
Hi Lynn,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post and found it very interesting that your friend Kim views cultural differences based on countries and not individual groups of people however, I must agree as to how countries are governed contribute to one's culture.
Thanks,
Berdetta
Lynn,
ReplyDeleteGreat post! It seems like Korea follows a similar ways as the United State, taking care the elderly (age) is a great thing to do. Here in the U.S., we takes care children more than the elderly. I think, I am moving there! LOL
It was great to know this information. Thank you
I think that the people gave great definitions. It is amazing how people have different views. But, the different views flow together. I enjoyed reading your post.
ReplyDeleteLynn great post on Perspectives and Diversity and Culture. It is so true that our difference is our culture. I come from a very large family me and my sibling all have the same beliefs solely because of our parents beliefs and values they instill in us growing up. We would not be who we are today without it. Thank God
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