Culture refers to the beliefs, values, behaviors, and customs of a specific group of people. It includes aspects like language, food, religion, art, and rituals. This document discusses the differences between nationality, ethnicity, and race. It then provides examples of diversity in the United States, noting some of the largest ethnic groups and how immigration has contributed to cultural blending over time. The document also gives brief overviews of foods and holidays traditionally associated with Asian and European cultures.
Culture refers to the beliefs, values, behaviors, and customs of a specific group of people. It includes aspects like language, food, religion, art, and rituals. This document discusses the differences between nationality, ethnicity, and race. It then provides examples of diversity in the United States, noting some of the largest ethnic groups and how immigration has contributed to cultural blending over time. The document also gives brief overviews of foods and holidays traditionally associated with Asian and European cultures.
Culture refers to the beliefs, values, behaviors, and customs of a specific group of people. It includes aspects like language, food, religion, art, and rituals. This document discusses the differences between nationality, ethnicity, and race. It then provides examples of diversity in the United States, noting some of the largest ethnic groups and how immigration has contributed to cultural blending over time. The document also gives brief overviews of foods and holidays traditionally associated with Asian and European cultures.
Culture refers to the beliefs, values, behaviors, and customs of a specific group of people. It includes aspects like language, food, religion, art, and rituals. This document discusses the differences between nationality, ethnicity, and race. It then provides examples of diversity in the United States, noting some of the largest ethnic groups and how immigration has contributed to cultural blending over time. The document also gives brief overviews of foods and holidays traditionally associated with Asian and European cultures.
What is Culture? • Culture refers to the beliefs, values, mind-sets, and practices of a specific group of people • It also includes the behavior patterns and norms of a specific group (rules and assumptions) • Culture includes language, attitudes, food, religion, art/music, rituals, etc. Nationality VS Ethnicity vs Race • Nationality: • This is all about where you are a legal citizen • Examples: American, Russian, German • Ethnicity: • This refers to a person's cultural background including language, religion, customs, and traditions • Examples: Hispanic, Irish, African • Race: • These are physical characteristics such as skin color, eye color, eye shape, etc. • Examples: Black, White, Asian Diversity in the United States • Ethnic groups that represent the American are: • African Americans, Asian Americans, Indigenous Americans, and Latin Americans • The US is known as the "melting pot" of culture • This means the fusion of different nationalities, cultures, and ethnicities becoming one • Ellis Island (1892-1924) • The most popular immigrant group in America is Mexican as of 2020 Countries in Asia Asian Culture • Food! • Rice • Dumplings • Noodles • Curry • Holidays! • Thai Water Festival • Chinese New Year • Ghandi's Birthday Countries in Europe European Culture • Food • Fish and Chips • Pasta • Paella • Halusky • Holidays • Christmas • Constitution Day • Easter Culture Activity • Now it is your turn to tell us about you!