Benedict Arnold, a hero turned infamous traitor, was a soldier that grew up in Norwich, Connecticut and is most known for betraying the American forces fighting the British in the Revolutionary War for independence. Benedict Arnold was born on January 14, 1741 to Hannah Waterman King and Arnold’s father (US History). His mother was very wealthy before having met Benedict Arnold’s father (US History). He was one of the few children of his mother not to pass away to yellow fever. His father was not a very good business and lost the fortune that his mother had before marrying.
To me my culture outlines a great part of my life. I may not follow a traditional Mexican way of life yet I consider myself more Mexican than American. I have adapted to the American culture by the teachings shown to me at school. Coming from Immigrant parents there has always been a push factor for me to become educated in both English and Spanish. The United States of America is a country of immigrants.
My cultural identity can be identified by my age, the food I eat, and the music I listen to. My favorite foods define who I am because, Louisiana has very different types food. Crawfish, Gumbo, Alligator, and Boudin are examples of some of the foods i like. A lot of people, like me, put Tony Chachere’s on their food. Just something as simple as liking spicy foods can make your culture different.
When I would describe myself in terms of identity to me it’s simply that both my parents originated from Mexico, but I was commenced in the United States. The word that is used to describe this in a somewhat correct fashion for my situation is a Chicana. In my perspective my actual history is Mexican history not American history. I noticed that society says that my history
I come from a United States of America culture, created from cultures of Native Hawaiians with Aloha spirit and a family Catholic background, having a strong faith of a higher power. I may speak English and have attended American schools, like most of the high-culture in America. However, I have also studied my low native culture from dancing hula and attending Hawaiian schools. United States of America derives from countless cultures and many continue to influence the American life-style.
What people label us is not always what we are and it could be rather offensive at times when people label us because of one’s looks or background. For instance, if I we’re to be asked “what are you?” In my head I would think to myself “I’m a girl, a breathing thing living on Earth.” but of course the one asking might not be awaiting such answer. I would simply say I am Mexican-American, Hispanic-American, or Latina.
I am very proud of my Hispanic heritage. Even though, I am an United States citizen, I am always going to belong to my Hispanic backgrounds. There are so many reasons that I am proud to be Guatemalan and American that I could write a whole book about it. However, I regularly participate in my Hispanic culture and community through my family, traditions, and by being bilingual.
There is a story behind my skin. Most see me and see a young Mexican girl, but I am so much more. Behind my last name, there is my family. A family of migrant workers, immigrants, working class citizens and hard work. I am Aaliyah Olvera, and to me, being Hispanic means being strong.
I believe the term, hispanic, itself does not define who I am. I define who I am and who I want to become. However, I do come from a Mexican heritage. Coming from a Mexican heritage has influenced and deeply impacted my life. My heritage has taught me a lot.
Culture impacted my personality and how I act and feel. To me, culture is a very important part of every person’s life. Culture can influence my different types of values. My mom practices Mormon and my dad is Catholic and because of this circumstance, I grew up with both beliefs. In my family on Christmas, we celebrate the Birth of Christ.
A person’s beliefs and morals are made up by culture and remain throughout your entire life. Culture is what made you the person you are today and also determines who or what you choose to associate yourself with. My identity would not exist if it were not for my own culture and the values I have carried from it along the years. The morals I have today exist
Family, and friends are a big part of my culture. Family especially is something that we value because we hold that to a high standard. They help me when I'm in need. Growing up listening to Chicano rap music is an aspect I’ve put into my culture, which is still going be part of my life because that won't change. The way I dress is another aspect I’ve put into my culture because I dress a particular way.
I am a daughter who has the opportunity to be influenced by every ‘Navidad’ that has showed me how to love and support my family, as mine and my mother 's hands meet while mixing the ‘masa’ for tamales together. I am a friend who creates fantasy football teams to compete with others as part of an American pastime. I am part of a family that encourages each other to be as fluent as they are in their Mexican culture as they are in the American culture, pushing each other so that we may get to experience that world in new, broad perspectives. I am a firework who even when the peak of my launch, where I believe I can no longer keep growing and developing, I surpass expectations, exploiting,expanding, and blooming into new cultures. I am Hispanic, but I am also Latina, Mexican, White, etc.
Art for individual expression, family for a bond that can never be broken, and a hunger for success in a career that i know i will love. This is my cultural identity, and i am proud of it. I encourage anyone else who does not know their cultural identity to find it in themselves to figure it out, because knowing who you are as a person is very important. Knowing who i am and what makes me, me is a very secure thing to know, and always will
Horror Films and Malicious Spirits: Intertwinement of Buddhism and Animism Southeast Asia is a region of great antiquity and incredible religious diversity. In contemporary times, animistic views are often disregarded. It is seen as irrational and illogical as opposed to standard societal norms and behaviour set by modernity. However, in reality, Animism and Buddhism are coexisting, overlapping and complementing each other. Hitherto, syncretism of folk religion and Buddhism in Thai society remains a dominant religion.
