Contest: Cultural similarities and differences
This topic no doubt has a propounding effect on our lives as Culture tends to be diverse thereby, bringing similarities and different among the various Culture. The culture of the Igbos is definitely not the same as that of the Yorubas although there might be similarities but the difference is clear. Talking about cultural similarities and differences;
What are culture similarities and differences |
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Cultural similarities refers to the way in which group people, culture or tribe share certain characteristics or goals which may include shared beliefs, similar ways of communicating and greetings, expressing emotions as well as shared values and practices among members of that group.
Cultural differences as the name implies refers to those characteristics such as beliefs, customs and traditions including values which differs from one culture to another. For example,the way the Yoruba dress is different from the cultural attire of an Ibibio person.
Take a look at this pictorial illustration. This is beautiful me in my culture's attire and this is a Igbo girl. Our cultural attire which has special meaning to us shows how culture is different. Different cultures may have different attitude towards their personal space and social etiquette.
Concerning values and social life, a particular culture may place more importance on an individual's achievement while another may place importance on the needs of the community or society over those of the individual person.
Explain the theory of cultural similarities |
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The theory of cultural similarities emphasizes that different cultures share certain characteristics, values, beliefs and norms despite their differences in other areas like dressing and grooming. According to this theory, there are some aspects of human culture which are universal and are common to all societies irrespective of their cultural differences. These aspects include the Importance of family, social interaction, security and stability.
The theory of cultural similarities is very much not without its critics as most people argue that while cultural differences are important, they are still many underlying similarities that connects humans as a whole. Some also argue that this theory simplifies the complex nature of human culture and also argue that the idea of universal cultural characteristics is influenced by dominant Western cultural perspective.
Does my culture makes me similar and different? |
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Yes, my culture does make me look special, unique and entirely different. We had career day in my school some months ago and we were grouped into different cultures ranging from Ibibio to Yoruba. I was in Ibibio culture and I dressed so differently as the queen of the culture. The Bukid, ndot Iba and the attire of my king said a lot about the Ibibio culture.
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I looked stunning that day and my dance was just on point. I danced based on the beatings by the drums men and did the marriage rites of my culture with the king of the Culture. Our house was exclusive compared to other houses and that made my house the winner.
In tabulate format, list 5 similarities in the culture of any three ethnic groups in your country. |
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| S/N | Similarities |
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| 1 | Celebrating important life events is done in the Akwa Ibom, Lagos and Abia. |
| 2 | Hospitality is also shown in three ethnic groups in my country. They are hospitable to people from different cultures, not minding the differences involved. |
| 3 | Respect for elders is an integral value expected and shown by all three ethnic groups. This is very much encouraged and valued be and viewed as a form of contempt if disregarded. |
| 4 | Sharing of traditional foods is also an integral part of the three ethnic groups culture. They value their traditional food and cultural heritage than anything else. They share these foods on important occasion and make it their pride. |
| 5 | Family is very much important in these three ethnic groups and they value and cherish them up till death. |
State 5 cultural differences in your country. |
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| Cultural characteristics | Explanation |
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| Language | This cultural characteristics is different in other cultures. Example is the language spoken in Akwa Ibom state is mainly Ibibio and Ibibio mix while Yoruba is a major or common language in Lagos state. There are over 500 languages spoken in Nigeria, so language really vary in culture.  Source |
| Religion | This characteristic is diverse, ranging from Christianity, Islam, traditional African religions and others. The religious practices differs in various states in my country and this differences also include attitudes, behaviors and traditions me. |
| Music and dance | Different culture in my country has different dancing steps and music they dance to. |
| Cultural festivals | Nigerian culture also have different cultural festivals like Ekpo masquerade festival as show below. |
| Traditional food | Cultures in my country have different traditional food for special occasions which varies from one another. |
In conclusion, one's Culture should be valued and cherish irrespective of how different and similar it is from other cultures.
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