Perspectives on Diversity and Culture

 The definitions of diversity and culture were similar to what we have been learning in this course so far. The general response I received was that culture is passed down from each generation and diversity is a description of who you are such as race, ethnicity, weight, and more. I don't think that aspects were omitted. The way other peoples definitions influence my thinking is that each person has the same definition they just describe it in their own ways. It has reminded me that each person can have the correct definition, but just like culture be unique and different in how they describe it. 

My Family Culture

 If I could only choose 3 small items I would take a family photo of my entire family, a small blanket from Disneyland, and a Bible. I would explain to others that my family is very important to me and I want to keep them with me no matter where I go. I would explain that I basically grew up at Disneyland and considered it a second home for a long time, I would probably visit Disneyland once a week for awhile. The blanket I have had for many years and would remind me of the magic that I felt when visiting there. I would explain that my faith is important to me and the Bible is somewhere I can turn to and read when I am feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or hopeless. If I was suddenly told that I could only keep one object I would feel heartbroken and unsure of which item to choose. The insight I gained from this exercise is that culture isn't limited to what others say it is or how they define you.