Brooklynelyse

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Assignment 3 exploring the topic area

After reading through our class Intercultural Communication book I've realized I find the formation of Cultural Identity really interesting to myself. After looking into the page on Cultural Identity, I feel like Its lacking a lot of information. Though it has many links to other pages regarding identity, they don't cover a lot of the subjects I think are important to our specific cultural identity. I've added this page to my watchlist and also wrote on the talkpage suggesting an addition of a section related to the formation of cultural identity. I also added the johari window page to my watchlist as well. I did add a page on women's cultural identity, but removed that page after seeing that there wasn't much I felt I could add to it. I think I'm most interested in the Cultural Identity page. Brooklynelyse (talk) 23:03, 3 April 2013 (UTC)

Assignment 4 Using Sources

The Jean S. Phinney Three-Stage Model of Ethnic Identity Development is a widely accepted view of the formation of cultural identity. In this model cultural Identity is often developed through a three stage process: unexamined cultural identity, cultural identity search, and cultural identity achievement. Unexamined cultural identity: "a stage where one's cultural characteristics are taken for granted, and consequently there is little interest in exploring cultural issues." This for example is the stage one is in throughout their childhood when one doesn't distinguish between cultural characteristics of their household and others. Usually a person in this stage accepts the ideas they find on culture from their parents, the media, community, and others.

This comes from Lustig, M. W. & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural Competence: Intercultural Communication Across Cultures (7th ed.). Pearson.(131-133). Our book. As I continue adding onto the cultural page as well as other pages I hope to find other sources from online and books.

Brooklynelyse (talk) 23:03, 3 April 2013 (UTC)

Assignment 5 Choosing a Source

I'm beginning work on the Cultural Identity Page adding a section called Formation of Cultural Identity.

Lustig, M. W. & Koester, J. (2012). Intercultural Competence: Intercultural Communication Across Cultures (7th ed.). Pearson.(131-133).

Rogers-Siren, Lauren. "Cultural identity and mental health: Differing trajectories among Asian and Latino youth.." Journal of Counseling Psychology 59.4 (2012): 555-556. Print.

Stuart Hall. "Cultural Identity and Diaspora"

(the below are sources from a blog on the development of cultural identity) Fowler, J. (1981). Stages of Faith. San Francisco: Harper & Row.

Gill, C. (1997). Four types of integration in disability identity development. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 9, 39-46.

McNamara, K., & Rickard, K.M. (1989). Feminist identity development: Implications for feminist therapy with women. Journal of Counseling and Development, 68, 184-189.

Sue, D. W. (2006). Multicultural social work practice. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Sue, D. & Sue, D. (2008). Counseling the Culturally Diverse. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons.

Vaughn, L. (2010). Psychology and culture: thinking, feeling, and behaving in global contexts. New York: Psychology Press.

Assignment 6

I posted an outline of what I plan to add into the talk page for the Cultural Identity page. Most recent posts on the talk page are from a couple years ago so I haven't heard much feedback from anyone on the page. The basic theory I'm talking about is :The Jean S. Phinney Three-Stage Model of Ethnic Identity Development is a widely accepted view of the formation of cultural identity. In this model cultural Identity is often developed through a three stage process: unexamined cultural identity, cultural identity search, and cultural identity achievement.

Assignment 7

After drafting my article I posted it in the talk page and after not hearing back from anyone I went ahead and posted it. This is what I posted on the formation of Cultural Identity page. I'm still looking to see if there are more theories I may post.

The Jean S. Phinney Three-Stage Model of Ethnic Identity Development is a widely accepted view of the formation of cultural identity. In this model cultural Identity is often developed through a three stage process: unexamined cultural identity, cultural identity search, and cultural identity achievement. Unexamined cultural identity: "a stage where one's cultural characteristics are taken for granted, and consequently there is little interest in exploring cultural issues." This for example is the stage one is in throughout their childhood when one doesn't distinguish between cultural characteristics of their household and others. Usually a person in this stage accepts the ideas they find on culture from their parents, the media, community, and others. An example of thought in this stage: "I don't have a culture I'm just an American." "My parents tell me about where they lived, but what do I care? I've never lived there." Cultural identity search: "is the process of exploration and questioning about one's culture in order to learn more about it and to understand the implications of membership in that culture." During this stage a person will begin to question why they hold their beliefs and compare it to the beliefs of other cultures. For some this stage me arise from a turning point in their life or from a growing awareness of other cultures. This stage is characterized by growing awareness in social and political forums and a desire to learn more about culture. This can be expressed by asking family members questions about heritage, visiting museums, reading of relevant cultural sources, enrolling in school courses, or attendance at cultural events. This stage might have an emotional component as well. An example of thought in this stage: "I want to know what we do and how our culture is different from others." "There are a lot of non-Japanese people around me, and it gets pretty confusing to try and decide who I am." Cultural identity achievement: "is characterized by a clear, confident acceptance of oneself and an internalization of one's cultural identity." In this stage people often allow the acceptance of their cultural identity play a role in their future choices such as how to raise children, how to deal with stereotypes and any discrimination, and approach negative perceptions. This usually leads to an increase in self-confidence and positive psychological adjustment. An example of thought in this stage: "My culture is important, and I am proud of what I am." "It used to be confusing to me, but it's clear now. I'm happy being black."[14]

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Assignment 8

For Assignment 8 I put all of the information I have gathered thus far together and put it into the Cultural Identity Page in its own tab called The formation of cultural identity. Check out the page and give me any feedback you'd like. Brooklynelyse (talk) 18:25, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

Assignment 9

Give me feedback!!!!!!!! I went ahead and read what two of my peers are doing, Amy H. and Lauren. Their work on missionary kids and music education's influence on children is really interesting. Their work is good so far. I think their finalized articles will be beneficial to the wikipedia community Brooklynelyse (talk) 18:25, 12 April 2013 (UTC)

Superb Job Brooklynelyse!

I see that you have done an excellent job with your article on Cultural Identity. It was very clear and laid out which sections you have contributed to and I see that you made a big difference on this article. I thought a very interesting part you added said, "I don't have a culture I'm just an American". I feel like this is often the mindset of many Americans who feel they have no culture because they just blend in with the 'white subculture' of our nation. But truly we are a diverse and unique country with many different cultures within. Joyknepper (talk) 08:43, 1 May 2013 (UTC)