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The document reflects on the author's awareness of their privilege and cultural identity shaped by upbringing and exposure to diverse cultures. The author shares personal experiences and conversations with friends from different backgrounds, highlighting issues of self-acceptance, education, and the influence of cultural traditions. The overarching theme emphasizes the importance of treating others with grace and humility, regardless of race or economic status.

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Cultural Identifiction

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Allison Eagleston

EDUC 426
WEEK 1
Assignment 1

Cultural Identification

I am very aware that I have had a privileged life by my skin color. I grew up in a very
homogenous environment. My parents worked very hard to send my sisters and I to private
school which was overshadowed by wealth. When reflecting on my beliefs, I think that family
can be such a strong influence on who you are. My parents modeled a strong work ethic and
kindness and those two things have really stuck with me more than anything. I am truly
grateful as well as they also were very realistic and practical in materialism as compared to
those I grew up with. I am also thankful for the opportunities I have had in living in cities in my
adult life that expose me to more cultures. I truly believe at the end of the day, we are all
human despite our race, culture and economic status. Treating people with grace and humility
is paramount. I will say that I have had many humbling things occur in life and especially in
teaching. I had a coworker who was African-American tell me I was “pretty cool for a white
girl.” And last year, I had a new family who had just arrived from India who had their son greet
me by rubbing my feet. A Hindu tradition of touching the feet of an elder person, you are in
turn blessed with knowledge, intellect, strength and fame. I have also done many home visits
in which I have been welcomed into the home by the entire family and the sharing of food from
their culture.

I talked with a few different friends about this. My friend, Diana, is from Anaheim and her
parents both immigrated from Mexico. She said that being light-skinned is preferred. Being
dark toned means that you have indigenous ancestry instead of Spanish which was/is
considered more civilized. When she was younger, family members would comment about her
darker complexion when compared to her brother. She said it took her a long time to love and
accept herself when it came to her self-esteem. My friend, Gaby, immigrated from Mexico.
She said that education was paramount for her mom and dad in that the expectation was that
she would attend college and be able to support herself. But mixed in with that was also the
idea that as a woman you may want to not work and just be supported in a traditional role of
male/female with a bit of machismo in there. When she came to the United States, she
realized that being supported was not for her because working hard and education resonated
with her. She received a scholarship to come her. My friend, Nella, immigrated from Bosnia
and met her husband here who also immigrated from Turkey. They are both Muslim. When I
talked to her, she said that it has impacted her in a great way in that it has kept her away from
alcoholism, gambling, and other practices that may result in poor life decisions. Additionally,
her faith has inspired the love of all people in her heart in helping all, welcoming all, and
walking with all.

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