During the interview about diversity and culture I discovered some similarities regarding what we are learning in the course some examples include:

Definition of culture:
Who you are
What you do
Habits and beliefs
The sum of who you are.

Definition of diversity:
Open to embrace all.
Tolerance
Appreciation for all cultures.

Although the response I received was general, there are some similarities that correlate with what we have learned thus far in the course. For me what resonated so strongly in my mind is the concept of ‘deep culture’. Most individuals simply focus on surface culture such as artifacts, food, Holidays, and garments those are material tangible representations of the deep culture which exist in each individual. Another intriguing aspect is historical events that help shape our individual culture and define who we are as social beings. The exploration of culture and diversity is challenging me personally, and hearing others views about it helps to further define my beliefs about the topic. I am looking forward to learning more throughout the course.

My Family Culture

The three items that I would take with my as we evacuated would be a Bible, Photo Album, and an I pad 2. All of these items are significant to me because they represent a part of who I am as an individual, who I am as a family member, and who I am to the world. The bible has been a source of strength, and comfort for our family for many generations. The photo album visually represents who we are as family members and contains a collection of past and present members. The photo album also collectively represents our family history as a people our traditions and rich heritage. This might serve as a shocker but the I pad 2 allows me to connect to the world globally and I believe this would be imperative to communicate and research through social medias to stay abreast to current events and the like.This item is a representation of my generation, and apart of pop culutre. Upon my arrival if I were told that I could NOT bring all of the items I would be disappointed but I would take what I was permitted to bring and make the most of it. The item that I would bring would be the I Pad 2. This would hold all photos, as well as a bible. My only concern would be power sources, and considering that I would probably bring a photo album. As I completed this assignment I asked my mother what she would bring and her results were reflective of her age as well as the culture of her time as a young child. When I shared with her that I would bring an Ipad2 she thought that was the most ridiculous idea ever. Today’s culture has changed and evolved with current trends and what I value and deem as important someone from a different generation but the same culture may not value the same things I do. This assignment caused me to reflect upon what is really dear to me, and how diverse we are within specific cultures.