Same World Different Cultures

  

Culture is diverse all around the world. In class we talked about the clothing worn in the U.S. and how it is very neutral or dull. In other cultures, however, include vibrant colors of reds and blues, etc. The clothes people wear is a representation or a symbol of a person's life. A person wearing a business suit is a clear representation of superiority, whereas, a person in sweatpants would be taken less serious if being interviewed. My own experience with culture was in my travel to Mexico. I was able to witness the different textiles and patterns of Mexico. The way people dressed was very different and some of the things they ate were completely unknown to me. The meals I had were for the most part made from scratch such as tortillas and cheese. In the U.S. some people hardly ever eat home-cooked meals and order out or eat frozen lunches. Culture ranges in clothing and food preferences.

Another topic that was mentioned in class was marriage. Marriage in one's culture varies immensely. One of my cousins in Mexico will soon be getting married and she is only 18. I've witnessed girls as young as 15 getting married and surely they are approved by the parents. It would be bizarre to me if I were married that young. Even though I am Hispanic my parents would not approve a marriage so young because the culture and values are different in the U.S. I can understand why my cousins are getting married so young because they don't have the same opportunities with school or work. Understanding another person's culture shows cultural relativism. I always try to see the other person's perspective rather than my own in order for me to comprehend how it affects their quality of life.

External Websites:
http://umnews.ur.umn.edu/news/features/2009/UR_CONTENT_098997.html

http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/marriage/


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