Thursday, August 8, 2013
COM 325 / Week seven discussion: Ethnic identity: How did I acquire and develop it?
Our textbook cites Phinney's three-stage model to explain how we acquire and develop our ethnic identity. Furthermore, Martin and Nakayama provide theoretical models to map out minority identity development and majority identity development. I am a Chinese living in 'Merica. So I have faced a similar situation for developing my minority identity as described by Martin and Nakayama. What's your experience with acquiring and developing your minority/majority ethnic identity? Does your experience confirm those theoretical models?
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Subject: How did I enact and establish my cultural identity in a globalized society?
ReplyDeleteBeing raised in America by 3rd generation Norweigan immigrants, my cutlural identity started out as being respectful and polite to those who were older or in a position of authority. I was tought the value of the dollar, looking for "deals" and negotiating the sale of an item as well as the purchase of an item. I learned to live off the land while leaving the land better then we found it. I fished, harvested, clams, oysters, geoduck, worked in a large vegetable garden learned to can meats and vegetables, picked berries to freeze and make jellies and jam. I was tought to cook at an early age and was expected to help in the kitchen preparing native dishes to Norway. I went to Norweigen language camp for two summers to learn about the language, traditions and culture of our homeland. I grew up in a town called Little Norway and was fortunate enough to celebrate many festivals and holidays of historical importance to the Norweigen culture. I have an exceptional work ethic and code of conduct. I've worked for the Fire Department for 25 years while managing a successful land development business for the past 16 years. I enjoy passing on to family and friends my passion for living off the land and leaving it better then I found it. I have learned many Scandinavian folk songs and dances yet I prefer Rock Music of the 80-90's variety. I like the looks of the 60-70's muscle cars but find myself at the Toyota dealer everytime I need a car. I prefer the dependability and economy of the Japanese models. I use a PC and get help from India when needed for my MS Office Suite.