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The Amish BY: Lauren Mckoy Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Professer: Harry Sanabria 11/26/2012
The past few weeks in my life have really had an impact on me. In such a short period of time, I have become more aware of the different cultures that exist around the world today. We tend to think that our way of life is the only way there is, or at least the only right way. It is very ignorant to think that everyone believes and behaves the same way. People should stop being so self-centered and take notice and interest in cultural diversity. There are numerous different cultures in our country alone.One in particular is the Amish culture, which I would like to familiarize you with. The Amish culture consists of many unique beliefs that makes their ways unlike that of any other culture. They lead a life of simplicity and yet have very harsh ways of doing things. The Amish is perhaps the most diverse culture in the entire United States. The primary mode of substance among the Amish is Horticulture. The Amish rely on farming for their food needs. They raise cows, pigs,ducks, chickens, they uses these animal for a sourse of food.The cows are used for meats and dairy, the pigs are used for pork, sasuage, and ham, the chickens and ducks are used for eggs and other meats. The Amish also use orchards for their fruit amd have a huge selection of vegetable gardens for the familys. They believe outside culture has a morally polluting effect.The Amish live in a rural setting that includes rolling hills, plenty of land for farms and country roads. They live isolated from other cultures so there is little competition for resources because many Amish farm and provide their own resources. The values that the Amish beleive in are different from us, however it works for them. The live for the greater whole of the community . The Amish beleive that their true purpose is to live peacefully and happy among the community.
The past few weeks in my life have really had an impact on me. In such a short period of time, I have become more aware of the different cultures that exist around the world today. We tend to think that our way of life is the only way there is, or at least the only right way. It is very ignorant to think that everyone believes and behaves the same way. People should stop being so self-centered and take notice and interest in cultural diversity. There are numerous different cultures in our country alone.One in particular is the Amish culture, which I would like to familiarize you with. The Amish culture consists of many unique beliefs that makes their ways unlike that of any other culture. They lead a life of simplicity and yet have very harsh ways of doing things. The Amish is perhaps the most diverse culture in the entire United States. The primary mode of substance among the Amish is Horticulture. The Amish rely on farming for their food needs. They raise cows, pigs,ducks, chickens, they uses these animal for a sourse of food.The cows are used for meats and dairy, the pigs are used for pork, sasuage, and ham, the chickens and ducks are used for eggs and other meats. The Amish also use orchards for their fruit amd have a huge selection of vegetable gardens for the familys. They believe outside culture has a morally polluting effect.The Amish live in a rural setting that includes rolling hills, plenty of land for farms and country roads. They live isolated from other cultures so there is little competition for resources because many Amish farm and provide their own resources. The values that the Amish beleive in are different from us, however it works for them. The live for the greater whole of the community . The Amish beleive that their true purpose is to live peacefully and happy among the community.
References: Vol. 17, No. 1 (January 1984), pp. 1-15 Published by: Taylor & Francis, Ltd.