Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Thoughts on Sharing Culture by NEHS Students in Philly
Below find responses to some questions about sharing culture, and why cultural identity is an important part of youth identity today, by this year's participating students from the senior IBO class at Northeast High School in Philadelphia.
HOW DO WE SHARE CULTURE?
MARK JACOBSON
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Successfully graduate from college by remaining passionate about my education.
Obtain a technologically oriented career by spring boarding out at higher education.
Live and die happily by minimizing stress.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I feel only partially connected to my family’s ethnic past. We are Americanized, and only small portions of my heritage appear, such as the random phrase or cuisine.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe the youth should find an equilibrium between the two paths. Our cultural roots tie us together like an extended family, but they should not be too restricting as to influence conformism.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think nationality, family, religion and individuality all contribute to identity, but your personal traits truly make you who you are. Culture is a large presence, but personality overrules it in my opinion.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
My school is a miniature version of Philadelphia as a whole. It is a cultural melting pot where people of various backgrounds bring their heritage to the table. You can visit our class and visit the world at the same time.
PHILLIP CREORUSHA
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
To live a financially stable life.
To live through my dreams.
To live a happy, stress free life.
To accomplish these goals, I plan on attending a university to expand my education and work doing the things that I love.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I feel very connected to my family’s ethnicity because I learned the culture and language fluently, and it’s a part of my everyday life.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe that it’s very important to understand your cultural roots. It plays a big part in who your are. I don’t believe that creating a new version of your identity for the present and future is as important as learning about the original image of our heritage’s culture.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
If I could share one positive thing about the youth culture to my peers, I would show the amount of diversity that a person learns from an experience like this.
BARBARA BYERS
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Become a nurse – go to college and work hard.
Open shelters – use my sources and remain determined.
Be a successful, independent woman – keep a level head.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I know my culture derives directly from my family’s past.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think it is important to know where you came from to know where you are going.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Identity is family, clothes, traditions and values.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
My culture increases my individuality.
DOMINIQUE ELLIS
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Go to college and graduate – study hard, have fun and have good connections.
Own my own childcare facility and lounge – graduate with my bachelor’s degree and invest my money.
Travel the world and marriage – by saving up and having fun.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because my family, especially my grandmother, is very culturally connected. I am close with my grand mom, and she reminds me with cultural things such as foods, celebrations, clothing and Kwanzaa.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
No, I think incorporating the cultural roots of the youth generation, creating a new version of your cultural identity is good, but I don’t forget the past.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Identity is clothing, food, religion, values, and daily lifestyle.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One positive thing about my culture is that it helps create my individuality.
ESTEBAN MARTINEZ
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Become a doctor; go to school and study until I reach my goal.
Create a family; I will do this after I graduate from school.
Buy a house; I will work and save as much money as possible to buy a house.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do feel culturally connected to my family’s ethnic path. My ethnic past has shaped the way I am and live. It has shaped my daily life, my language, food and overall culture.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
It’s good to be moderate. It’s good to understand your cultural roots while at the same time move forward and create a new version of your identity.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Those things are defined by my culture. The culture in which I grew up and still live in, has defined the way I act, my values, ways, religion, etc.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The youth in my neighborhood are like a small family. We talk to one another, have social activities together and have reunions. We are very united.
ABEDA PERVEEN
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Three of my important goals are to be a good daughter/daughter-in-law, wife and mom. Family is very important to me and as a result of that, my world centers around my family’s goals for me. My goals are to make the people I care about happy. I don’t think I’m stifling myself as a result; this is the way I feel. I hope to attain my goals by obeying my family’s wishes.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do feel culturally connected to my family’s ethnic past. My family and I live in the US but we still live in a very traditional way. Every aspect of my world is influenced and dominated by my ethniticity. Emotionally, I can say that I am culturally connected to my ethnicity. I appreciate the beauty in my family’s ethnicity.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
It is important for the youth to understand their cultural roots. It is impossible to know who we are without knowing who we were. What our cultural past holds is a part of us because it has gotten us where we are. It is also necessary to decide where in life we wish to be. The youth should let both their wishes and their culture influence them.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
My identity is defined by many things. My religion and family are the reason that I carry out my life the way I do. My motherland also dominates my life but where I’m living now is also a definition of who I am. I embrace the way my religion, family and nationality dictates the way I should be. I also understand that as a US citizen, I’ve also been given opportunities that I normally wouldn’t have. I’ve taken advantage of them a much as I can.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One positive thing about the youth cultural in my school is our ability to come together when it is necessary. I have seen the students in my school do really great things once we’ve been called together for it.
YUTING ZHENG
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
A career, which I enjoy, and can make a decent amount of money. I plan to achieve this by going to college.
Become someone whom my family will be proud of and others to look upon.
Service to conserve the environment and protect nature.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I follow my family’s cultural traditions, even though some of them are difficult for me to understand. I still respect it and follow along.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe as long as these cultural roots do not harm anyone in some way, it is important for us to understand them. One’s culture, just like species of animals and plants are dying out; therefore, it is important to maintain them so the next generation will have the chance to learn about it.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
- Personality
- Nationality
- Culture
- Appearance
- Thoughts
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Learn about another’s culture and respecting it.
BESA ORANA
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
My goals in life are to get a good education, succeed in my career and have close relations with my family and friends. I hope that my education in high school and college will allow me to succeed in opening my own business. I hope to always be in touch with all of my family and friends.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do feel I am culturally connected to my family. I have lived in America for the past eight years yet, I only speak Albanian – my native language – at home. I am very close to my family back home and I look forward to visiting them every summer. I enjoy being surrounded by my old environment.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
Although it is important to be open-minded to new things or people and places you didn’t know before, it is very important for the youth generation to understand their cultural roots. After all, you must know your past to understand who you are. This way, even though you may be on a search for something new or different, there may be something from your past that you cherish and want to hold on to. Knowing the past also keeps you from repeating mistakes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think that all of my experiences, the people I have encountered, the values I have been taught, define my identity. Moving to America has also given me an identity that I don’t think I would have had otherwise. I have been exposed to many cultures ever since I came here. It has deepened my mind to other people’s beliefs and values.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One positive thing about the youth culture in my environment is that people are very understanding of one another. Although we are on multicultural environment, we find things that we have in common.
TRAM TO
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- Attend college – study hard
- Get MBA degree – work harder in university
- Get a good job – complete college
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because I believe that everything we have right now are all from our family’s past, therefore, we need to know more from where we come from.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think it is always good to know/understand our roots and where we are from. However, it’s also good to look forward to the future and try to accomplish our goal; but just always remember where we come from.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think all of these identify my identity because all of these are what made me who I am today, therefore, it cannot be separate.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I think one thing positive about our school is that we all work together. Also, even though we have multicultural differences, we still come together as one.
DORIS
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- Go to college – get a doctorate degree
- Become a doctor, rich and successful
- Have a happy family and own a home of two,
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I do. In my family, we still follow our African traditions even as we are here in the U.S. We are taught that no matter what we do, our African culture should always be with us.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
To me, I believe that it is important for the youth generation to understand their cultural roots because they could forget their cultures, which could be lost. But also, youth generation looks forward, creating a new version of their identity and still understand their culture. Youth should put them both together.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I thing all of these contribute to our identities; especially our nationality and family because cultures are built into them.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I think it would be our appreciation of arts and music.
ELSA GORRE
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
One goal I am hoping to accomplish is to go to college and finish my education. I hope to attain my goal by going to college. The second goal is to get a good job. My third important goal is to have a family and friends.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I feel culturally connected with my family’s ethnic past. I feel connected because I am Albanian and I still have my family’s culture. Also, I am connected because who I am and my principles are my family’s ethnic past.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe that a new version of my identity will have my cultural roots, but I would also look forward. I think it is important for the youth generation to still keep their cultural roots.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think that where I come from defines my identity. I believe that my culture, beliefs, values and religion, define my identity.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I think that one positive thing about the culture that I would share is respect and also diversity because you have a chance of knowing different people from different places.
MAULIK
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
3 Goals:
- Get a good job (make money)
- Go to college
- Raise a family
I plan to attain them by doing everything right and excel in the work that I do.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I do, because I believe that I am a part of it, and to not know your past is like having everything you want but don’t know where you come from.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think today’s youth understand their roots and strive to find new uses to understand the future.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I believe all of these aspects define your identity because all of them are a part of one’s life and cannot be separated.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I believe I would share the food of Philadelphia.
CHELSEA MARTINEZ
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
I don’t have three important goals in life. My only goal is to live life how I want it.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
No, because I’m too mixed to feel culturally connected to my family’s ethnic past; I’m Polish, Irish, Hispanic and Italian. I have no family traditions or anything that is part of my ethnic background.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think that the youth generation should always look forward. Cultural roots do not define a person.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think individuality defines my identity. I’m too mixed up for nationality to define my identity, nothing like my family, so I can’t be identified by them. I am and atheist, so I have no religion to define my identity. I say and do what I want, regardless of what people think, which is why individuality defines my identity.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
There is nothing positive.
JAMES MATTHEW
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- To become a doctor: work hard and do well in school and pass the MCAT
- To socialize more: talk to more people
- Build orphanages: Have people finance my dream and work hard to make it successful
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I feel connected to my culture because I live in my house where we speak our native language and remember our culture.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think there should be a balance, don’t forget who you are and how you lived until now. You should learn to adapt because the world is changing.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Individuality plays a monumental role in who I am because I can create my individuality; whereas, nationality, etc. is already created.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Diversity, there are numerous ethnic cultures in this school, so it is an eye opening experience.
JELANI AMOROSO
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- To become an architect: to study hard
- To have a condo and house: Save and handle my money wisely
- To have a Benz and a BMW
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because I feel that my parent’s upbringing has helped shape the person that I am today.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
No response
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
No response
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
If I could share one positive thing about the youth culture in my community.
HOW DO WE SHARE CULTURE?
MARK JACOBSON
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Successfully graduate from college by remaining passionate about my education.
Obtain a technologically oriented career by spring boarding out at higher education.
Live and die happily by minimizing stress.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I feel only partially connected to my family’s ethnic past. We are Americanized, and only small portions of my heritage appear, such as the random phrase or cuisine.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe the youth should find an equilibrium between the two paths. Our cultural roots tie us together like an extended family, but they should not be too restricting as to influence conformism.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think nationality, family, religion and individuality all contribute to identity, but your personal traits truly make you who you are. Culture is a large presence, but personality overrules it in my opinion.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
My school is a miniature version of Philadelphia as a whole. It is a cultural melting pot where people of various backgrounds bring their heritage to the table. You can visit our class and visit the world at the same time.
PHILLIP CREORUSHA
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
To live a financially stable life.
To live through my dreams.
To live a happy, stress free life.
To accomplish these goals, I plan on attending a university to expand my education and work doing the things that I love.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I feel very connected to my family’s ethnicity because I learned the culture and language fluently, and it’s a part of my everyday life.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe that it’s very important to understand your cultural roots. It plays a big part in who your are. I don’t believe that creating a new version of your identity for the present and future is as important as learning about the original image of our heritage’s culture.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
If I could share one positive thing about the youth culture to my peers, I would show the amount of diversity that a person learns from an experience like this.
BARBARA BYERS
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Become a nurse – go to college and work hard.
Open shelters – use my sources and remain determined.
Be a successful, independent woman – keep a level head.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I know my culture derives directly from my family’s past.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think it is important to know where you came from to know where you are going.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Identity is family, clothes, traditions and values.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
My culture increases my individuality.
DOMINIQUE ELLIS
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Go to college and graduate – study hard, have fun and have good connections.
Own my own childcare facility and lounge – graduate with my bachelor’s degree and invest my money.
Travel the world and marriage – by saving up and having fun.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because my family, especially my grandmother, is very culturally connected. I am close with my grand mom, and she reminds me with cultural things such as foods, celebrations, clothing and Kwanzaa.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
No, I think incorporating the cultural roots of the youth generation, creating a new version of your cultural identity is good, but I don’t forget the past.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Identity is clothing, food, religion, values, and daily lifestyle.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One positive thing about my culture is that it helps create my individuality.
ESTEBAN MARTINEZ
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Become a doctor; go to school and study until I reach my goal.
Create a family; I will do this after I graduate from school.
Buy a house; I will work and save as much money as possible to buy a house.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do feel culturally connected to my family’s ethnic path. My ethnic past has shaped the way I am and live. It has shaped my daily life, my language, food and overall culture.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
It’s good to be moderate. It’s good to understand your cultural roots while at the same time move forward and create a new version of your identity.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Those things are defined by my culture. The culture in which I grew up and still live in, has defined the way I act, my values, ways, religion, etc.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The youth in my neighborhood are like a small family. We talk to one another, have social activities together and have reunions. We are very united.
ABEDA PERVEEN
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
Three of my important goals are to be a good daughter/daughter-in-law, wife and mom. Family is very important to me and as a result of that, my world centers around my family’s goals for me. My goals are to make the people I care about happy. I don’t think I’m stifling myself as a result; this is the way I feel. I hope to attain my goals by obeying my family’s wishes.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do feel culturally connected to my family’s ethnic past. My family and I live in the US but we still live in a very traditional way. Every aspect of my world is influenced and dominated by my ethniticity. Emotionally, I can say that I am culturally connected to my ethnicity. I appreciate the beauty in my family’s ethnicity.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
It is important for the youth to understand their cultural roots. It is impossible to know who we are without knowing who we were. What our cultural past holds is a part of us because it has gotten us where we are. It is also necessary to decide where in life we wish to be. The youth should let both their wishes and their culture influence them.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
My identity is defined by many things. My religion and family are the reason that I carry out my life the way I do. My motherland also dominates my life but where I’m living now is also a definition of who I am. I embrace the way my religion, family and nationality dictates the way I should be. I also understand that as a US citizen, I’ve also been given opportunities that I normally wouldn’t have. I’ve taken advantage of them a much as I can.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One positive thing about the youth cultural in my school is our ability to come together when it is necessary. I have seen the students in my school do really great things once we’ve been called together for it.
YUTING ZHENG
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
A career, which I enjoy, and can make a decent amount of money. I plan to achieve this by going to college.
Become someone whom my family will be proud of and others to look upon.
Service to conserve the environment and protect nature.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I follow my family’s cultural traditions, even though some of them are difficult for me to understand. I still respect it and follow along.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe as long as these cultural roots do not harm anyone in some way, it is important for us to understand them. One’s culture, just like species of animals and plants are dying out; therefore, it is important to maintain them so the next generation will have the chance to learn about it.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
- Personality
- Nationality
- Culture
- Appearance
- Thoughts
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Learn about another’s culture and respecting it.
BESA ORANA
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
My goals in life are to get a good education, succeed in my career and have close relations with my family and friends. I hope that my education in high school and college will allow me to succeed in opening my own business. I hope to always be in touch with all of my family and friends.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I do feel I am culturally connected to my family. I have lived in America for the past eight years yet, I only speak Albanian – my native language – at home. I am very close to my family back home and I look forward to visiting them every summer. I enjoy being surrounded by my old environment.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
Although it is important to be open-minded to new things or people and places you didn’t know before, it is very important for the youth generation to understand their cultural roots. After all, you must know your past to understand who you are. This way, even though you may be on a search for something new or different, there may be something from your past that you cherish and want to hold on to. Knowing the past also keeps you from repeating mistakes.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think that all of my experiences, the people I have encountered, the values I have been taught, define my identity. Moving to America has also given me an identity that I don’t think I would have had otherwise. I have been exposed to many cultures ever since I came here. It has deepened my mind to other people’s beliefs and values.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
One positive thing about the youth culture in my environment is that people are very understanding of one another. Although we are on multicultural environment, we find things that we have in common.
TRAM TO
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- Attend college – study hard
- Get MBA degree – work harder in university
- Get a good job – complete college
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because I believe that everything we have right now are all from our family’s past, therefore, we need to know more from where we come from.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think it is always good to know/understand our roots and where we are from. However, it’s also good to look forward to the future and try to accomplish our goal; but just always remember where we come from.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think all of these identify my identity because all of these are what made me who I am today, therefore, it cannot be separate.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I think one thing positive about our school is that we all work together. Also, even though we have multicultural differences, we still come together as one.
DORIS
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- Go to college – get a doctorate degree
- Become a doctor, rich and successful
- Have a happy family and own a home of two,
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I do. In my family, we still follow our African traditions even as we are here in the U.S. We are taught that no matter what we do, our African culture should always be with us.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
To me, I believe that it is important for the youth generation to understand their cultural roots because they could forget their cultures, which could be lost. But also, youth generation looks forward, creating a new version of their identity and still understand their culture. Youth should put them both together.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I thing all of these contribute to our identities; especially our nationality and family because cultures are built into them.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I think it would be our appreciation of arts and music.
ELSA GORRE
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
One goal I am hoping to accomplish is to go to college and finish my education. I hope to attain my goal by going to college. The second goal is to get a good job. My third important goal is to have a family and friends.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I feel culturally connected with my family’s ethnic past. I feel connected because I am Albanian and I still have my family’s culture. Also, I am connected because who I am and my principles are my family’s ethnic past.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I believe that a new version of my identity will have my cultural roots, but I would also look forward. I think it is important for the youth generation to still keep their cultural roots.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think that where I come from defines my identity. I believe that my culture, beliefs, values and religion, define my identity.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I think that one positive thing about the culture that I would share is respect and also diversity because you have a chance of knowing different people from different places.
MAULIK
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
3 Goals:
- Get a good job (make money)
- Go to college
- Raise a family
I plan to attain them by doing everything right and excel in the work that I do.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, I do, because I believe that I am a part of it, and to not know your past is like having everything you want but don’t know where you come from.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think today’s youth understand their roots and strive to find new uses to understand the future.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I believe all of these aspects define your identity because all of them are a part of one’s life and cannot be separated.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
I believe I would share the food of Philadelphia.
CHELSEA MARTINEZ
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
I don’t have three important goals in life. My only goal is to live life how I want it.
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
No, because I’m too mixed to feel culturally connected to my family’s ethnic past; I’m Polish, Irish, Hispanic and Italian. I have no family traditions or anything that is part of my ethnic background.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think that the youth generation should always look forward. Cultural roots do not define a person.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
I think individuality defines my identity. I’m too mixed up for nationality to define my identity, nothing like my family, so I can’t be identified by them. I am and atheist, so I have no religion to define my identity. I say and do what I want, regardless of what people think, which is why individuality defines my identity.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
There is nothing positive.
JAMES MATTHEW
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- To become a doctor: work hard and do well in school and pass the MCAT
- To socialize more: talk to more people
- Build orphanages: Have people finance my dream and work hard to make it successful
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
I feel connected to my culture because I live in my house where we speak our native language and remember our culture.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
I think there should be a balance, don’t forget who you are and how you lived until now. You should learn to adapt because the world is changing.
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
Individuality plays a monumental role in who I am because I can create my individuality; whereas, nationality, etc. is already created.
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Diversity, there are numerous ethnic cultures in this school, so it is an eye opening experience.
JELANI AMOROSO
NAME THREE OF YOUR IMPORTANT GOALS FOR YOUR LIFE AND HOW YOU HOPE TO ATTAIN THEM:
- To become an architect: to study hard
- To have a condo and house: Save and handle my money wisely
- To have a Benz and a BMW
DO YOU FEEL CULTURALLY CONNECTED TO YOUR FAMILY’S ETHINC PAST? WHY OR WHY NOT?
Yes, because I feel that my parent’s upbringing has helped shape the person that I am today.
IS IT IMPORTANT FOR THE YOUTH GENERATION TO UNDERSTAND THEIR CULTURAL ROOTS OR SHOULD YOU ALWAYS BE LOOKING FORWARD, CREATING A NEW VERSION OF YOUR IDENTITY FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE?
No response
WHAT DO YOU THINK DEFINES YOUR IDENTITY – NATIONALITY, FAMILY, RELIGION, INDIVIDUALITY OR SOMETHING ELSE ENTIRLEY? WHY?
No response
IF YOU COULD SHARE ONE POSITIVE THING ABOUT THE YOUTH CULTURE IN YOUR ENVIRONMENT (YOUR SCHOOL, NEIGHBORHOOD OR CITY) WITH AN OUTSIDER, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
If I could share one positive thing about the youth culture in my community.
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