Def 1. beliefs, values, and norms of a group of people or a set of people.
Def 2. The shared knowledge, experience, beliefs, and values of a particular group of people.
Def 3. Culture is a group of people brought together by common social values and interests in a geographical area.
Diversity-
Def 1. Differences among people due to age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, education, experience, physical appearance, etc.
Def 2. Differences between particular groups in a particular or isolated area.
Def 3. Diversity expresses itself in likeness and differences which might include education, race, and other areas.
Some aspects of culture and diversity that I have studied in this class were included in the answers I received. Some examples of these include values, work, and religion. Values, work, and religion are part of deep culture that we have studied. Deep culture is the part of the culture that you can not necessarily see. It is the part that you learn about by getting to know someone.
Some aspects that were omitted included surface culture, languages, and roles. Everyone has different roles that they take on within their family. Some members of the family may be the care taker, the helper, victim, etc. (Christian, L.G., 2006).
Thinking about the definitions of culture and diversity that I received, I realize that other people tend to also think that there are norms in culture and diversity. I have learned in this course that there really is not a norm. The so called norm is usually what the dominant culture has perceived to be normal. Everyone has their own ways of doing things. There is no right or wrong way.
References
Christian, L. G. (2006). Understanding families: Applying family systems theory
to early childhood practice. Young Children, 61(1), 12–20. Retrieved from
the Walden Library using the ProQuest Central database: http://ezp.waldenulibrary.org/login?url=http://proquest.umi.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/pqdweb?did=1042679491&sid=1&Fmt=4&clientId=70192&RQT=309&VName=PQD
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).
Laureate Education
(Producer). (2011). Culture and diversity [Video file]. Retrieved from
https://class.waldenu.edu
Crystal child care providers have an opportunity to help children develop a high level of understanding, appreciation, and respect for individual differences in themselves and others. Young children model the behavior of older children and adults. Remember, what is not includednin the environment can be as powerful a contributor to attitudes as what is included in the environment. Exposure to human differences and relationships with diverse people help to break down fear and negative stereotypes. Learning to respect our differences is the only way we can get along in a changing world.
ReplyDeleteReferences: Derman-Sparks. (1989). Anti-bias curriculum: tools for empowering young children. Washington, D.C.: National Association for the Education of Young Children.
I am glad that you mentioned the right and wrong aspect. I am also a believer that we all have the right to live our lives the one we think is right, of course without harming no one. There are many people that are working so hard to be part of the dominant culture, what is wrong with the other groups, are we not good enough? I enjoyed reading your blog, those answers were right one. I cannot wait to learn more about culture.
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ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you that there are no norms in culture or life, if we follow what the dominant culture says we are supposed to act, live, or be like everyone else. All the things going on in the world were the dominant culture wants to keep all other cultures out of our country but the our country was founded by diverse cultures. Great blog this week.
Thanks so much for sharing. We all have different experiences , and this assignment as allowed me to have a stronger perspective on different cultures. You gave an interesting perspective of the diversity of cultures. Thank you for sharing your information.
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