Sunday, May 20, 2012

Perspectives on Diversity and Culture


Definitions of Culture and Diversity

"for me culture is the tradition in which we grew up and the one that we passed to our children. Diversity is just being different"-Zolange Santana -my daughter

"for me culture is all the things that have an impact in our life that are natural from our country  of origin and  of our parents. Diversity for me is like a variety..."-Iris Ayala -my mom

 "For me culture is all the things that our parents are taught us. The values, morals, traditions, etc....Diversity is being different, there will be no same or alike."-Sandra Garcia Head Start Teacher  

Some of the terms of culture and diversity that I have learned so far in this course and that were share to me in my interviews  are  traditions,moral, values. Some of the aspect that were omitted were for example (language)

Listening to other s people definition of culture and diversity has made me understand  and realize how much I have grow in my understanding of these two important concepts. Being able to listen to others people definition it was an example of diversity. How all of them use different terms to refer to the same concepts and how their vision is similar  but not the same. And that what diversity is  different cultures , wit similarities but at the same all time all different....

Thursday, May 10, 2012

My Family Culture


If I was evacuated to another country and needed to stayed there permanently...

I would bring a family picture with me since I will always be able to remembered them and keep their memory alive...

My flag and/ or a map  - to remembered always where I was born , where I come from and to share it with the rest of the people.

And my grandmas' recipe book :), because  food  is something that represents my country and  my culture and I loved my grandmas cooking abilities :) Even though I will have to altered the recipes because of not having all  the ingredients.

I would be really sad if  I ended up with only one item. If that were the case I will definitely keep my family picture.

I was surprised that I was able to choose my 3 things so quick . This exercise  confirmed  my reflection that even thought I am far from my  island I feel proud of being Puerto Rican:) and called myself  "BORICUA".