The
definitions of culture I have received from friends and family refer to the
different nationalities, religions, ethnicities, and native languages people
speak. Other friends only defined
culture as people’s way of life, such as values and traditions.
Diversity was
described as a combination of different cultures in one community. It refers to different cultures living
together and sharing knowledge and ideas.
The answers I have received only include
the major aspects of culture and diversity; and the examples of culture only
describe surface culture, such as foods and costumes. Moreover, culture can be different within one
family; actually a second generation of immigrants usually acquires some of the
aspects of the dominant culture.
Thinking about other people’s
definitions of culture and diversity made me realize that each person thinks
about culture differently and also talks about it differently. People have different perceptions about
diversity and some of them consider it as a benefit and a new source of
knowledge.
