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Yusen Lorenzo Flores Ley

Journal Module 2

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What is culture? Culture is the shared beliefs, values, customs, and behaviors of a group or society.

What is culture?

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The Iceberg analogy shows that only a small part of culture (like food, language) is visible, while deeper values and beliefs are hidden beneath the surface. This shows the possible deepnes in every culture and that if we investigate/care for another persons culture we can learn more.

How is the Iceberg a good analogy for how we see culture?

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Deeper cultural traits include values, thought patterns, and worldviews, which are harder to observe directly and the origin to this behaviors/traditions since most of the time there is a reason for their believes and traits.

What deeper cultural traits do you consider more difficult to identify?

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Irresponsible uses of another culture include cultural appropriation, stereotyping, and disrespecting traditions.

What are some of the irresponsible and hurtful ways of using elements of another culture?

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Knowledge of culture helps interpret cultural expressions more thoughtfully and avoid misinterpretations, fostering deeper understanding of social phenomena.

How does my knowledge of culture influence my interpretation of cultural expressions and social phenomena?

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I buyed this coke in an oxxo. Its origin is in the USA but it is such an important brand in Mexico that most families connect because of their love for coke. An example my friend that drinks 5 cokes in a day and me because I drink 2 a day.

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