Cultural Identity Quiz

Cultural Identity

• Cultural identity is a part of a person's self-conception and self-perception, related to nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, gender, or any social group with its own distinct culture.
• Cultural identity is both characteristic of the individual and of the culturally identical group of members sharing the same cultural identity or upbringing.
• It is an unfixed process that continually evolves within the discourses of social, cultural, and historical experiences.

Components of Cultural Identity

• Cultural Knowledge: refers to a person's connection to their identity through understanding their culture's core characteristics.
• Category Label: refers to a person's connection to their identity through indirect membership of said culture.
• Social Connections: refers to a person's connection to their identity through their social relationships.

Filipino Cultural Traits

• Family: Filipinos have strong family ties, with the family at the center of the Filipino Community.
• Humor and Positivity: Filipinos are encouraged to look at the brighter side of things in difficult situations.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: exemplified by the phrase "Bahala na", believing in a higher power and submitting one's fate to uncontrollable elements.
• Faith and Religion: deeply embedded in Filipino culture, shaping values and principles, and influencing laws and holidays.
• Hospitality: Filipinos are naturally hospitable, extending warm welcomes to guests regardless of origin or acquaintance.

Cultural Diversity in the Workplace

• Diversity: refers to all significant differences between people, including perceptions of differences, that need to be considered in particular situations and circumstances.
• Examples of diversity include: gender, age, ethnicity, religion, language, economic status, geographic location, personality, regional culture, and mental and physical abilities.

Tolerance, Acceptance, and Appreciation

• Tolerance: willingness to tolerate the existence of opinions or behavior one dislikes or disagrees with.
• Acceptance: assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition without protesting or trying to change it.
• Cultural Appreciation: honoring another culture through exploration and seeking understanding, without using the knowledge for personal gain.
• Cultural Appropriation: using knowledge gained for personal gain, crossing the line from appreciation to exploitation.

Explore the concept of cultural identity and its significance in shaping one's self-conception and perception. Learn about how nationality, ethnicity, religion, social class, generation, locality, and gender contribute to cultural identity.