For
this week I found a YouTube video that does an excellent job illustrating
culture identity. I like it because it’s
easier to get a grasp of the concept rather than just reading the textbook. If
you don’t have time to watch the entire video (7 minutes) the first few minutes
will give you an idea of what it is about.
In
my opinion, the best part about this video is the picture (below) that is
associated with culture. The creator of
this video compares culture with this famous iceberg picture. The top of the iceberg is what each individual
chooses to show about themselves or what others see. Typically, this includes behaviors, habits,
actions, words, this part of the iceberg is also the smallest part. I think that a lot of people can agree that
it is also the least important part about culture. Hence, the largest part of the iceberg, the
bottom. The part that is typically hidden
underwater. Culture also has a part that
is hidden, a part that you have to get close enough to realize it is
there. This part is usually beliefs and
values. It is also the bottom part that can be labeled as dangerous or harmful. I think a lot of cultures keep their beliefs and values hidden because they are worried that others will view this aspect as harmful and judge their personal views. There a lot of people in this world that will avoid the iceberg completely. They will go far from other cultures because they view it as an obstacle rather than an opportunity to learn about another person.
I really enjoyed how you incorporated the video and picture into your reflection. It allows myself as a reader to understand where you are coming from and gives us a better understand. Great work!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea that the revealed part of identity is like the tip of the iceberg. I agree a bigger part of cultural background is not always easy to see. But it is there for sure and continues to influence the way people interact with others.
ReplyDeleteI watched the video. It is a very good one. Thanks for sharing!