E-Port Assignment November 29th: CULTURE and IDENTITY

Over the last few class days, we have discussed both CULTURE and IDENTITY, and how these things have a direct influence on how we see the world.

E-PORT TITLE:  My Culture Glasses

Picture:  Post a picture that has to do with your culture. Avoid flags and symbols. Can you post something specific I might see in your culture, or your day to day life with your family and community?

Questions:

What does the word PERSPECTIVE mean to you?

When we say everyone wears culture glasses, what does that mean?

What kinds of things can influence the way you see the world, or your perspective? Give at least five examples.

What does nationality mean? What do you think yours is?

What does ethnicity mean? What do you think yours is?

What does citizenship mean?  What is your citizenship?

What is the difference between a personal and a social identity?

What does the word race mean? Why is this not part of your personal identity?

Culture can be defined as “the way we do things”? How do you do things in your family? Tell me about five things you do in your family that you think are unique parts of your family’s culture and way of doing things?