A World of Differences

1. These are my People

Read the following paragraph and explain in your own words how the Costa Ricans are.

Costa Ricans (Ticos) are generally gentle, spirited, friendly, educated, polite, and kind people. Most seem to like visitors from other countries and treat them well. There are, of course, exceptions, but on the whole, you can expect to be made welcome wherever you go. 

Ticos are a mixing of races. Though most of the country’s 4 million inhabitants descend from Spanish immigrants, many families originated in other parts of Europe, Asia, Africa and Central America. A large number are fair-skinned, especially in the Central Valley.  In the outlying areas, more people are mestizos, a mixture of European and Indigenous blood.  On the Caribbean coast you find strong links to African lineage, and in Talamanca Mountain, you will find it inhabited by the pure-blooded Indians of various tribes. In Guanacaste Province, you will find Ticos dark skinned reflecting their Nicaraguan heritage.

2. Cultures, Subcultures and Cliques 

Culture:
What is culture for you? Look at the images below to get some ideas, then compare your definition with the one underneath.

"Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts."

Subculture: 

Is a group within a culture that differ from the general consensus.
Can you think about different subcultures in your Country? 

Clique:

Is a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them.
Give some examples of cliques that you consider are found in your country.

3. Cultural Norms and Cultural Storms

Cultural Norms:

Cultural norms are the standards we live by. They are the shared expectations and rules that guide behavior of people within social groups. Cultural norms are learned and reinforced from parents, friends, teachers and others while growing up in a society.

Look at the image below and explain in your own words the diffrent social norms.

Quick chart to help you agreed or disagreed the norm

4. I am not my hair

Can you explain what the term inner self means? 

What about outer self?