I decided to make a miniseries called “What is your culture?” I wanted to make this because I wanted to know more about other people’s culture. Yeah, you can read blog sites that talk about certain cultures but I rather interview people that I know and find out their views on culture. Also, my minor is international studies so I would personally like to know more about people of different race and ethnic cultural backgrounds. In the same breath culture doesn’t always have to be related to race and ethnic backgrounds.
Depending on how many people I get to engage in this series, I may make this into a regular series that I write about. I also ask each individual about their culture, what they think culture means, and what they want people to know about their culture. I hope you folks enjoy reading about June’s thoughts on her culture and about the topic of culture in general.
Taiwan: June what does culture mean to you? Do you feel as though culture is important? What is your culture? What do you want people to know about your culture?
June: Culture is defined as "the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc".
However, to me, it is so much more. Culture can be ambiguous and fluidic in its nature. It can be how people express themselves and their beliefs. It can be a group of people's values, rules, language, art, food, beliefs, traditions, history, and so much more. Another person's interpretation of and experience with culture may very well differ from mine, but here are experiences and interpretations:
As an immigrant Korean-American, culture is an integral part of my life and identity. I am fortunate enough to be someone immersed in both cultures. Culture is something very personal and important to me; it affects my day-to-day life and my conduct.
My culture does not dictate how I act; it is, however, a factor. It is a way of life. Both the American and Korean cultures have taught me many lessons and exposed me to new ideas: the general open-mindedness of America, the importance of family and heritage of Korea... Both of these cultures are enriching in ideas and politics. I enjoy other facets of both cultures including music, food, and clothes.
Being a Korean-American has also instilled in me a great appreciation and respect for not only my culture and heritage, but the cultures and heritages of others. Korean culture today is the product of thousands of years of struggle, peace, wars, and everything in between. To me, it is essential to know where I come from and who my culture comes from. I have the upmost respect for every culture because of the importance of my culture to me personally.
The length of time that a culture has been in existence is unimportant, however. As someone who identifies as queer, the LGBTQA culture has also become a crucial part of my life. It is not a culture that one is born into, like how I was born into the Korean culture, or raised in, like how I was raised in America, but a culture that one can freely join. The LGBTQA culture has become a crucial factor in my identity. I identify with this culture, and it has become another facet of my daily life.
Culture is not something that can truly be defined. Defining it would be limiting its dynamic nature. I only discussed two types of cultures, but there are many, many more different types of cultures. Unique cultures can exist within a country, state, city, or even just a household.
Cultures are constantly shifting, changing, and colliding.
Taiwan: June what does culture mean to you? Do you feel as though culture is important? What is your culture? What do you want people to know about your culture?
June: Culture is defined as "the quality in a person or society that arises from a concern for what is regarded as excellent in arts, letters, manners, scholarly pursuits, etc".
However, to me, it is so much more. Culture can be ambiguous and fluidic in its nature. It can be how people express themselves and their beliefs. It can be a group of people's values, rules, language, art, food, beliefs, traditions, history, and so much more. Another person's interpretation of and experience with culture may very well differ from mine, but here are experiences and interpretations:
As an immigrant Korean-American, culture is an integral part of my life and identity. I am fortunate enough to be someone immersed in both cultures. Culture is something very personal and important to me; it affects my day-to-day life and my conduct.
My culture does not dictate how I act; it is, however, a factor. It is a way of life. Both the American and Korean cultures have taught me many lessons and exposed me to new ideas: the general open-mindedness of America, the importance of family and heritage of Korea... Both of these cultures are enriching in ideas and politics. I enjoy other facets of both cultures including music, food, and clothes.
Being a Korean-American has also instilled in me a great appreciation and respect for not only my culture and heritage, but the cultures and heritages of others. Korean culture today is the product of thousands of years of struggle, peace, wars, and everything in between. To me, it is essential to know where I come from and who my culture comes from. I have the upmost respect for every culture because of the importance of my culture to me personally.
The length of time that a culture has been in existence is unimportant, however. As someone who identifies as queer, the LGBTQA culture has also become a crucial part of my life. It is not a culture that one is born into, like how I was born into the Korean culture, or raised in, like how I was raised in America, but a culture that one can freely join. The LGBTQA culture has become a crucial factor in my identity. I identify with this culture, and it has become another facet of my daily life.
Culture is not something that can truly be defined. Defining it would be limiting its dynamic nature. I only discussed two types of cultures, but there are many, many more different types of cultures. Unique cultures can exist within a country, state, city, or even just a household.
Cultures are constantly shifting, changing, and colliding.
That was an excellent read. I look forward to more of these. Great post!
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