Challenge 4

How to cope with cultural dilemmas in an increasingly globalized world?

     For starters, we have to explore the main meaning when we heard concept of culture. There are many definition of the concept of Culture.
İf you want to understand this concept; you have to think about the human. People's perceptions and beliefs are very important in shaping culture.
     When we had a brainstorm about the concept of culture with classroom, we have seen that:

·        Habbits

·        Values

·        Religion

·        Language

·        Climate

·        History

·        Food

·        Celebrations

·        Upbringing

·        Traditions

     And then, we understand that; culture in interaction with many concepts. At the same time, Culture is not stable, it has got dynamic structure. It can be added something on and it is changeable. Or with globalization, when several cultures come together, maybe it can occur different and new culture.

Allright, Can we think about that some cultures are better than others?

     I don’t think so! All humans are equal and their cultures are equal also. In essence, all humans have the same needs. Only different perspectives on life and perceptions.

"Why is it important to be aware of and to have knowledge about the concept of culture, when working as a social worker or as a teacher?"

     My department is Elementary School Teacher (7-11 age group) so; There is something I want to specify. Children's first teacher is mother. We are -as a teacher- the second mothers of children. Therefore, childrens can copy our behaviours easily.

     So, we have to be sensitive and objective person. We must treat each student equally. You know, Our perspective, will affect students' point of view.