Task 1 Cultural Studies and Diversity Western Governors University

A. Define culture and diversity. Culture is defined by the way in which people live their everyday lives. This includes our language, values, rules, beliefs, and our material things we value. It is the understanding of what is shared, learned and transmitted through the generations. An example would be my great grandma taught my grandma our familys values of always putting family and friends first. My grandma then taught my mom, who then taught me. It is through this generational change that the values and beliefs are still instilled in myself everyday. Diversity is defined by the way in which people are different. Through diversity we examine our individual, group, and cultural differences. An example...