10/31/19 Week 7 Response to Culture and Psychology

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Image result for culture cartoonBy: Rebekah Compas

Embrace Your Culture 



"The only way to come to a full acceptance and understanding of yourself is by embracing your own culture, quirks, and differences while learning about those around you and exploring, incorporating, and embracing their cultures, quirks, and differences."  
Every country has their own culture. In addition, every family and home has their own culture as well. As we are taught within our homes the different social norms, we tend to learn more about other cultures. 

When we are influenced by other people's cultures, we can have a change in our self esteem. Professor Ivers said, "The culture which one is born has a certain affect on their self esteem." This is true. Think about this. In different cultures, talents and gifts might be more exalted than other cultures. This would have an affect on the self esteem on some people. 
The food, music, activities that a person enjoys are very influenced by the culture we are born into. Check out this Ted Talk if you want to learn more about how to embrace more of who YOU are. It doesn't matter what culture you are born into. 

After you watch this video, remember to think about your identity as your own culture. Our culture can affect the psychological aspect of our lives as well. That is why we need to keep ourselves strong and understand how important our background is.  

In my own home, I know that my culture is different than other people especially my coworkers and friends. However, if I continue to understand how imporant I am and the part I play in the lives of other people, it gives me a purpose to keep striving for. I hope you can understand that too! 

Thanks for reading. :) 



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