My Family Culture

 

If I had to leave my home and country I would take:

1. I would take my Bible.  There are many places where having individual religious beliefs are unacceptable.  If I am unable to get a Bible or even let it be known that I am Christian, it will serve as a way to stay connected to my religion.

2. I would bring family photos.  Most of my free time is spent with family, friends and loved ones.  If there is a possibility that I may never see them again, pictures will be somewhat helpful for all the memories.  The memories will remind me of the good times we had and also all the places we traveled together in America.

3. I would take my computer.  Hopefully they have WiFi where I am going.  My computer has the past 10 years of my life on it.  Along with photos, grad and undergrad work, and my work as a professional this computer stores, electronically, the other items I chose to bring.

If suddenly, I was only allowed to bring one item it would be my computer.  Though each of these items are not overtly a symbol of the dominant culture, they are special to me and represent the culture that I was brought up in. 

Through this assignment I have realized that how, as individuals, we define ourselves can change each day, month or year.  The person I am not is not the person I was 2 years ago.  The dominant culture can be defined by those who dare to change it.