...FAMILY CULTURE AND TRADITIONS Name: Institutions: Professor: Date of submission: In our family, there are several cultures and traditions that play a very important role in defining our family values and cultures. These traditions and cultures have been passed to our parents from our grandparents. The two most vivid cultural patterns that are present in our family have been inherited by our parents from the blending of the culture from my maternal grandparents and my fraternal grandparents. The cultural patterns Every Sunday, our father always prepares supper for the family and he makes sure that we eat together as one family. This tradition has been there in our family for a long period and helps us to bond together as a family unit. Every night on the eve of my birthday or that of my siblings, our parents usually sneaks into our bed room and fills it with balloons which are stuffed with money and toys. My father usually writes several bunches of poems and leaves the written poems on our table. When we wake up in the morning, our mother usually prepares for us a birthday morning cake which we enjoy together as a family as we read the bunch of poems. Different roles in upholding the traditions During our Sunday’s family dinner/supper, my parents dwells on teaching us on the way forward in regards to behaviour and especially the use of courteous words such as ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. They discourage...
Words: 1031 - Pages: 5
...Family Diversity and Culture Catina Pierre Alexander, Ed.D. Walden University My childhood family adapted to the “The Standard North American Family” (SNAF). My family was a traditional African American family whereas they sought each other for the union of marriage. In Louisiana, most families did not practice arranged marriages and kinship marriages. In other words, boy meet girl and vice versa, fall in love and get married. Both parents were present in my childhood home along with my three siblings. My father was not the ultimate “breadwinner” of the family. My mother worked and contributed to the economic resources of our family too. Neither of my parents’ attended a four-year college. My father served four years in the Army and served two of those years in the Vietnam War. My mother earned an Associate’s Degree in Business from Delgado University. My parents held respectable and descent paying jobs. My father is a retired welder of 30 years from the Local Union 60. My mom is a retired customer service representative of 33 years of service from AT&T. They are now retired and enjoying life even more. Christianity is a very important characteristic of my family. We attended church almost every Sunday. I attended Sunday school, participated in the youth choir, and attended vacation bible school (VBS). Family bonds and values are important characteristics of my family too. My cousins and I grew up close as if we were siblings. We attended church...
Words: 1744 - Pages: 7
...Family Culture Essay Shannon Marcus GCU- Transcultural Healthcare July 21, 2013 There are numerous factors that either that shape a person as they mature and move through life. Culture, in addition to family traditions, is one of the factors that affect the self-identity of an individual. When growing up, the environment around affect the personality, values, as well as, beliefs of an individual. The environment includes friends, family members, and the people that affect the life of an individual. Each and every family unit is unique in the way they operate and definitive roles that are assigned to each member of the family. This can include extended families with grandparents, and even great grandparents in some case living under the same roof. In this paper I will describe my families cultural values and roles and how that has shaped me in my life today. I actually am a product of a divorce at a very young age. My Mother and Father divorced when I was 5 and we moved to another state. Until then, we lived in a town where I was raised with Catholic believes, mainly because that was my fathers upbringing. It was very traditional if the fact that my mother was a homemaker who primarily raised and cared for my needs. My father went to work, made all the money, paid the bills and therefore made all the decisions regarding how the money would be managed and spent. My mother received an allowance for material goods she may need throughout the month...
Words: 720 - Pages: 3
..."Family" plays a significant role in Hispanic culture. It helps us spread and maintain our Spanish heritage through each generation. The importance of the unique language and deep love towards each other, makes the Latino culture such a caring and vibrant background. Nevertheless, when my parents got divorced, these traditional ideas became ironic. I am Puerto Rican and Dominican, my moms’ side is Puerto Rican and my dads’ side is Dominican. Therefore being and growing up Hispanic was inevitable. In 6th grade, though, when my mom told me that her and my dad were getting a divorce; being Hispanic and tying in the concept of "family" was separated as well. Ever since then, I have watched my single mom struggle through jobs, whether she likes...
Words: 324 - Pages: 2
...Growing Pains, The Cosby Show, or Family Ties are known as the classic nuclear family, or as you may know, the all American Family. As we can see from these TV shows, the classic nuclear family is a married couple with their children. Good Morning, I am Technical Sergeant Ramon Aguilar and I will be speaking to you on one of the 12 Domains of Culture, Family & Kinship, but more in-depth on Family Size and Structure and Marriage. I will now like to go into more detail on how the current family size and structure in American culture is evolving, followed by how those dynamics play a role in marriage today. Let me begin with family size and structure. 2. In 1960’s your typical classic American family consisted of...
Words: 593 - Pages: 3
...Family culture and strongman Control in Huawei Being ranked No. 1 of “most influential Chinese business leaders” by Fortune China in three consecutive years from 2011 to 2013, Zhengfei Ren, the founder, controlling shareholder and CEO of Huawei is almost regarded as hero of the company.1 He has been the man who is influencing and inspiring the whole company since it was founded in 1987. Now, Huawei is a global leading company in ICT (information and communication technology) solution with revenue in 2012 more than 35 billion dollars.2 The magic rise of Huawei is largely attributed to the family based strongman culture with strong executive force from the top and ability to make long-term planning, but, as far as I can see, will hardly ensure future success. The inner network of relations called “organizational enthusiasm” plays an important role in Huawei’s internal management. Ren, is the one who “set fire” in the company. After serving in the PLA (Chinese Liberation Army) for several years, Ren created the Huawei Empire almost from nothing in his forties. He is described as extremely optimistic and strong. 3 As a small team with few resources, Ren’s enthusiasm and strong entrepreneurship is what kept people around him, working with him to their best. Rather than relationship between boss and staff, this, original from Chinese guanxi culture, this organizational enthusiasm is more like personal loyalty, trust and affection. Stronger than pure staff loyalty, this relationship...
Words: 1693 - Pages: 7
...Differences of Family Values in Chinese and American Cultures ABSTRACT This paper aims to make a contrastive study on family values in Chinese and American cultures from the three parts: the attitude to the family members and their relationships, marriage and family education. As the pace of the global economy integration accelerates, cross-cultural communication between China and America is becoming more and more frequent and important，and the research can undoubtedly help Chinese people and American people to further understand with each other and their family values and to avoid the unnecessary conflict caused by the misunderstanding and mistakes in cross-cultural communication. Key words: the differences of family values, filial piety, marriage, family education Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 2 Literature Review 2 3 The Definitions of Family, Values and Family Values 3 3.1 The Definition of Family 3 3.2 The Definition of Values 3 3.2.1 The Decisive Values in Chinese Culture: Collectivism 3 3.2.2 The Decisive Values in American Culture: Individualism 4 3.3 The Definition of Family Values 4 3.4 The Meaning of Family to Chinese and Americans 5 4 Differences Between Chinese and Americans Family Values 5 4.1 The Attitude to the Family Members and Their Relationships 6 4.1.1 The Attitude to the Family Members and Their...
Words: 6021 - Pages: 25
...A family member of an individual might impact a person to change his or her eating habits that may lead to eating disorders. There are many different types of cultures in the world that create a large impact on the way one’s family should live and eat. For example, a European family will consume lots of pasta and pastries that are a part of their eating habits. In opposition, an Asian family will consume smaller portions as a part of their cultural lifestyle. Due to many different cultural norms, this may also lead a person to an eating disorder because of the high expectations they are forced into following. Not only does a family culture have a large impact on eating habits but also the mentality of what the family believes is right...
Words: 289 - Pages: 2
...Hmong families were very large, as Foua for example, conceived fourteen children. Hmong valued family, and children were seen as “the most treasured possession a person [could] have” (p.22). It was said that Hmong mothers were “more sensitive, more accepting, and more responsive” (p.22). Consequently, their children turned out to be less fussy. The Lees had their own family clan in Merced. Hmong took great pride in caring for every member of their family, ensuring that they always had contact with every member. Unlike America, Hmong believed that “it was never everyone for himself” (p.247). The reason behind why the Lee’s were exceptionally open to Fadiman was because her interpreter’s husband was a part of the Lee’s clan. Spirituality played...
Words: 547 - Pages: 3
...Sparta was made famous for their militaristic culture in which they used to expand their city-state throughout Ancient Greece as well as becoming one of the leading city-states and resolving issues that arose due to the amount of population that they had. Sparta was a city-state that mainly revolved around its military, holding very strict military values and codes of discipline for the men that were to serve in this prestigious army. At the mere and tender age of seven, most boys would be sent to the barracks to be trained, in order that they might be used by the city-state. In this way, family life in Sparta was inhibited from developing strong familial ties for the place of developing generations dedicated to the polis. If some boys were...
Words: 490 - Pages: 2
...this culture in order to respect their culture? HLT 324V Week 2 Discussion 2 If health care practitioners cannot communicate to the patients in their language, how important is it to find a translator? Whose problem is it, the health care provider’s or the patient’s? Why? HLT 324V Week 2 Family Interview – Compare and Contrast Cultures Paper Family Roles and Organization, Work Attitudes, and Communication It is important to identify and understand your own family culture in order to be able to understand and respect other cultures. Interview a family member, and an individual from another culture with which you are unfamiliar. Some examples of an individual from another culture to consider for the assignment include a neighbor, coworker, patient, or friend. Please inform the individuals of the purpose of this assignment and make sure you receive their consent. Interviews: Review the “Family Interview” template prior to the interview. Additional space is designated on the template for you to create three additional questions to ask both interviewees (family member and person from another culture). Additional questions should be relevant to the readings or discussion and should provide value to the interview by helping to understand culture. Some of the questions may include: 1. Family beliefs: Have they changed over generations? 2. Educational and occupational status in the culture and in the family 3. Communication methods: verbal and nonverbal 4. Current family...
Words: 1605 - Pages: 7
...Assessing Culture When a nurse walks into a patient’s room an assessment begins. The nurse will begin to assess things such as the central line, IVs, the patient’s orientation but also the nurse assesses the patient’s look, language and the dynamics of the family in the room. Without meaning to the nurse will assume things about the patient’s culture and some may even adjust their care under the assumption. Our country has a wide variety of different cultures, which can make nursing care at times challenging (Edelman & Mandle, 2010). Assessing a patient’s culture is just as important as taking a health history or learning what medications the patient takes at home. Understanding a patient’s culture and taking their culture into consideration during their care could greatly impact the way the patient respond to the care being given (Edelman & Mandle, 2010). Every patient is different and his or her cultures are different. Many cultures believe that illness comes from something such as bad karma not from unhealthy food choices or lack of physical exercise (Rankin & Stallings, 1996). Use questions to ask the patients about their understanding of the illness, what kind of treatment are they expecting to have, and what are their fears (Rankin & Stallings, 1996). These types of questions can help form a teaching plan that the patient understands and feels like they are a part of. Also finding out how embedded a patient is in their culture can be useful. ...
Words: 1208 - Pages: 5
...The Influence of Heritage on Current Culture Evaluation of how family subscribes to these traditions and practices is offered in detail, while offering insight and/or reflection.It is essential for nurses to provide culturally sensitive care to each and every patient in order to establish repor and maintain a safe working relationship with each individual. To provide culturally sensitive care to a nurses patient’s he or she must first assess their own beliefs, values, and culture at large. The nurse can do this by using the Heritage Assessment Tool. This tool shows the nurse how important their heritage is to them and if they have adopted their ways of life from their family’s history and influence. This gives the nurse a starting point for his or her own competency because once the nurse knows their own beliefs they will know what to keep in mind as their own biases that may hinder or limit care of their patients. The Heritage Assessment tool can then be used with the nurses’ patients in assessing how much they follow their cultural heritage. When interviewing families from different cultures one can see the disparities between them and their perception of their health maintenance, health protection, and health restoration. Applying the Heritage Assessment in Evaluating the Needs of the Whole Person The Heritage Assessment is a useful tool in evaluating the needs of the patient and in being able to provide holistic patient care. The Heritage Assessment Tool assesses whether...
Words: 1627 - Pages: 7
...My Personal Culture Name: Institution: Date: Culture defines the origin of people in terms of location, who they are, and where they are ending. Individuals are unique and interesting in nature because of culture. Culture is learnt (Bonder, 2002, p. 19). Culture bonds individuals to their friends, family, and nation. This paper will discuss my personal culture that has impacted my identity. My culture is free, refreshing, and full of fun; where moral standards are highly apprehended. I conform to everything moral in the society because of my friends and family. Leisure activities, dressing style, among other aspects are defined by my culture. My family and friends contribute a lot on my personal culture. The way I dress or present myself is influenced by my friends and family. The feedbacks I get from them are important. Everyone is linked to common moral standards. My culture is a tow way road; I influence the way they act as they do to me. My friends and family control my communication skills. For example, I learn how to use nice language from my parents. My accent during communication is influenced by my culture. My culture helps me to know who I am, and also help me to know who my family and friends. It is not funny to say that my leisure activities are clearly influenced by my culture. My activities are similar to those of people around me. I carry household duties that my culture believes are meant for my gender. I monitor my behaviors in a manner...
Words: 614 - Pages: 3
...understand the difference between the three races and how they blend into their cultural heritage. Cultural Heritage is “an expression of the ways of living developed by a community and passed on from generation to generation, including customs, practices, places, objects, artistic expressions and values. Cultural Heritage is often expressed as either Intangible or Tangible Cultural Heritage (ICOMOS, 2002).” United States isn’t just one culture but consists of many cultures in one society or community, thus known as then melting pot. Using HAT allows healthcare professionals to develop cultural competencies, and every cultural beliefs views vary accordingly. Using the health care system on three different ethnical adolescents help understand their different health care tradition. Those participated in HAT questionnaire had married within their ethnic group thus creating a bond within their family and culture and expanding it to the future generation. Using HAT determines the improvements of health and illness beliefs and practices within the family. By using the information from HAT nurses can evaluate patients from different ethnic backgrounds and understand their worries and beliefs. With healthcare at the modern stage, understanding patient’s cultural background will help nurses to better treat the patient and understand them....
Words: 1066 - Pages: 5
