8th REL – Iceberg Analogy of Culture
Directions: On your worksheet, please complete and fill in the aspects of surface culture and deep culture that have influenced you in your life/upbringing. (WORKSHEET DUE TUESDAY 10/28)
SAMPLE:
Mrs. Dyogi – Philippines, Spain, China, United States, Catholic Religion
SURFACE CULTURE (all that can be seen, touched, and heard)
- food – adobo, pancit/chowmein, lumpia/eggrolls + taste for international foods
- music – Christian music/praise and worship
- language – English, some Spanish, little Tagalog
- dress – fairly conservative (don’t really like to stand out)
- traditions – gathering with family and friends for holidays, going to Mass on special days (birthdays/anniversaries)
DEEP CULTURE (values, attitudes, beliefs, myths)
- appreciation for faith and moral principles
- value for higher education
- commitment to family
- disciplined work ethic (willing to work hard and to make sacrifices to do well)
- “fighting spirit” (to do what is right and challenge societal norms, when necessary)
- dutiful obedience (following the rules when there is good purpose behind them)
- respect for elders and their experiences
- openness to serve others and forgive those who hurt me
- preference for chivalry in courtship (the man should be the one to win the woman’s heart, not the other way around)
More info to help you…
Surface Culture vs. Deep Culture Chart
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