Museum Display

I chose my phone as an artifact because it really represents the time in which I am living. American culture is not the same as it was thirty years ago, and this has greatly to do with technology. Social media and cell phones allow our generation to be constantly connected to one another. This shapes the way we communicate and the expectations we set. If someone does not answer his or her phone we get upset because they should always have their phone nearby. This idea of accessibility has become a big part of the ever-changing American Culture.

Books represent my culture because reading is a big part of my life. My family is big on reading and it is something that is done every day. Books also represent the importance of education to not only my family, but most of society too these days. An education is required in order to get most jobs these days, and I think this is a big part of our culture. It used to be that going to college was optional, not essential, but now it seems that most people go to college after high school and are looked down on if they don’t.

I chose a picture of me getting my black belt because this is a subculture that I belong to. The culture of martial artists is different than any other that I can think of. Tae Kwon Do has influenced my life greatly because it is really empowering. It makes me feel strong less vulnerable. This culture is important to me because it is not a very large one, and it takes a lot of work to become a part of it. This culture allows me to identify with people from all around the world. Even though I might not speak the same language, I can still have a lot in common with people from a bigger culture.

I chose a picture of my dad making light of a bad situation. When I was a freshman in high school my dad got sick and lost his left arm. Although this was a really hard time in my life, this event has helped shape me into the person I am today. I try to make light of situations even if it is very difficult. I see my dad struggle with daily tasks, and yet he has such a positive outlook on life. Any situation can be made better with a positive attitude. This has become my life motto and part of my culture.

I chose a picture of my family because without them I would not be who I am today. My family has had a great influence on my opinions and overall outlook on life. My family would drop anything to help each other and I would do the same for them. This attitude toward my family has transcended into how I view my friends as well as everyone around me. Like my family, I care about the people around me and try to help to the best of my ability. This is a subculture that I am proud to be a part of.