10/31/19; Week 7: Response to "Culture and Psychology.
Cultural traditions and social practices can regulate and transform the human mind. "In all cultures, they have their things that make a real man, a real woman, and it's common to have shame if you don't live up to those things." Professor Ivers said.
In Cherokee culture, men were in charge of hunting and women were cultivating the land. When the Americans colonized the American lands, the Cherokees had to adapt to the new American culture. This meant that now they (Cherokees) should cultivate the land and not only the women, which could be a source of shame for them.
Another thing Professor Ivers mentions is about self-esteem. He says "The culture into which one is born has a significant effect on one's self-esteem. Because one is born with certain talents, no matter what. And in certain cultures, those talents will be exalted, and in certain cultures, those talents will be minimized or even debased. And so there may be some people who were born in the wrong culture for them. Every culture has a culturally created." This makes me think of the cultural and social paradigms that many cultures have adopted. For example, the Asian people are the most intelligent and prepared people in the technological field. Never dare to compete with them. Another paradigm is when some people close to you tell you that if you do not study in a renowned school, you can never succeed. In Chile, it is very important in which university you get your career since it depends on this if they give you a well-paid job. No matter if your skills are better than those who went to a renowned university. These types of situations greatly influence and affect a person's self-esteem.
I have noticed that in my ELD classroom there are students who consider themselves better than their classmates, because in their culture they have been taught them that they have a better academic performance than others who come from poorer countries and less academic development. I have always emphasized that respect and a good attitude towards all members of the classroom are essential to achieve a better interaction with each other. I always remind them that if one learns faster than the other, it is the opportunity they have to help those who learn with more difficulty.
What could be the best way to uproot these cultural paradigms, without affecting the inherent culture of each person or group?
Cultural traditions and social practices can regulate and transform the human mind. "In all cultures, they have their things that make a real man, a real woman, and it's common to have shame if you don't live up to those things." Professor Ivers said.
In Cherokee culture, men were in charge of hunting and women were cultivating the land. When the Americans colonized the American lands, the Cherokees had to adapt to the new American culture. This meant that now they (Cherokees) should cultivate the land and not only the women, which could be a source of shame for them.
Another thing Professor Ivers mentions is about self-esteem. He says "The culture into which one is born has a significant effect on one's self-esteem. Because one is born with certain talents, no matter what. And in certain cultures, those talents will be exalted, and in certain cultures, those talents will be minimized or even debased. And so there may be some people who were born in the wrong culture for them. Every culture has a culturally created." This makes me think of the cultural and social paradigms that many cultures have adopted. For example, the Asian people are the most intelligent and prepared people in the technological field. Never dare to compete with them. Another paradigm is when some people close to you tell you that if you do not study in a renowned school, you can never succeed. In Chile, it is very important in which university you get your career since it depends on this if they give you a well-paid job. No matter if your skills are better than those who went to a renowned university. These types of situations greatly influence and affect a person's self-esteem.
I have noticed that in my ELD classroom there are students who consider themselves better than their classmates, because in their culture they have been taught them that they have a better academic performance than others who come from poorer countries and less academic development. I have always emphasized that respect and a good attitude towards all members of the classroom are essential to achieve a better interaction with each other. I always remind them that if one learns faster than the other, it is the opportunity they have to help those who learn with more difficulty.
What could be the best way to uproot these cultural paradigms, without affecting the inherent culture of each person or group?
Men need to work. It is an emotional help for them. When men retire they die. When women retire they live way longer than your husbands usually. Men need to work, it is a source of mental health. I know, that is why when men are at home they are less productive. Think about that. I do not care what society says nowadays, go into any home, LDS or not, and if the man is there, what is he most likely doing? And if the woman is there, what is she most likely doing? I will answer, the man is tired and watching TV. The woman is tired and she is cleaning up after the kids, cleaning up the dinner she just made, asking the husband to help, and the list goes on. This is a stereotype and a generalism. But I still believe it is more common than uncommon. I am not saying this is what is right, but I am saying a man needs to work, and yes, that does include house chores and cooking and so on. I do those things, but I also work. To be clear, I am not trying to tell you this as much as I am just saying these things.
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