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This exploration of enculturation reveals how culture is transmitted across generations. Reflect on your cultural background: how did you learn it, and what memories shape your understanding? Cultural learning varies worldwide, exemplified through diverse naming practices and values. For instance, naming traditions in Bolivia, Ghana, and Bali highlight cultural significance. Additionally, we delve into the concepts of sex vs. gender and the impact of familial values, particularly in lullabies across cultures. This discussion invites deeper understanding of cultural differences and gender roles.
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Becoming Human The Process of Enculturation
Cultural Learning • Think about your culture… • How did you learn it? • What can you remember about learning it? • Enculturation = the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next
Cultural Learning • Think about your culture… • How did you learn it? • What can you remember about learning it? • Enculturation = the process by which culture is passed from one generation to the next • How powerful / important is it? • http://tvnz.co.nz/view/news_world_story_skin/435093%3Fformat=html • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyqbnDjId7g
Cultural Differences • Naming Practices • Bolivia – Name child once they can speak • Ghana – Name based on day of the week you are born, Christian name once you go to school (prestige) • Bali – First born = Wayan, Second = Made, Third = Nyoman, Fourth = Ketut. Then repeat • America = ? • Blank slate! You are a unique individual • http://www.progenealogists.com/namingpatterns.htm
Cultural Differences • Values • Lullabies • Kenyan – Family values, togetherness • American – Go to sleep and be quiet • “Hush little baby…” • Dependence vs. Independence training Where does our culture fit?
Sex vs. Gender • Sex = biological • XX (female) or XY (male) • Note however that about 50,000 Americans are neither “male” nor “female” • Gender = cultural meanings assigned to the biological differences between males and females • Ex. Homosexuality in the Philippines
Gender Roles • “Genderlects” • Are men and women different cultures? • http://changingminds.org/explanations/gender/genderlect.htm • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFqwwvvorJ0
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Notecard Time! • Are women and men two different cultures? • Yes – So then how should we communicate with each other? • No – Defend your position!