Let's Talk About Cultural Identity

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Copyright: 2021
Pages: 28
Source title: Using Narratives and Storytelling to Promote Cultural Diversity on College Campuses
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): T. Scott Bledsoe (Azusa Pacific University, USA)and Kimberly A. Setterlund (Azusa Pacific University, USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-4069-5.ch002

Keywords: Gender & Diversity / Higher Education / Information Science Reference / Medicine & Healthcare

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Abstract

It is not easy to accurately describe one's cultural identity. There are many factors to consider – from diversity narratives constructed over a single lifetime to those that have been accrued by greater populations. One way to engage this discussion is to provide an overview of diversity key terms that are most closely associated with culture. Important historical events should also be emphasized, as they provide context to many of the challenges faced in modern times. Such topics often cause friction among European Americans – many of whom are loath to judge the actions of those who share their skin color. To start this conversation, the chapter introduces the author, Kimberly, and the five interviewees, Lina, Darnell, Alice, Sheila, and Talia, who discuss their understanding of cultural identity as it applies to their lives.

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