2. What Are Some Emerging Symbols Associated With American Culture
Ch. 2a SG (p. 40-49)
“Natives who beat drums to drive off evil spirits are objects of scorn to smart Americans who blow horns to break up traffic jams.” - Mary Ellen Kelly
1. What nation is the most multicultural in the world? Why is that?
2. What is culture? How does it differ from human nature?
3. Describe specific cultural patterns or practices in the U.S. that might shock people living in other parts of the world? Explain why?
4. Do you agree with the statement “no way of life is “natural” to humanity (37)”?
5. What did Stanislaw Lec mean when he said, “Is it progress if the cannibal uses knife and fork?”
6. What are some emerging symbols associated with American culture? What are some diminishing symbols that have
“Natives who beat drums to drive off evil spirits are objects of scorn to smart Americans who blow horns to break up traffic jams.” - Mary Ellen Kelly
1. What nation is the most multicultural in the world? Why is that?
2. What is culture? How does it differ from human nature?
3. Describe specific cultural patterns or practices in the U.S. that might shock people living in other parts of the world? Explain why?
4. Do you agree with the statement “no way of life is “natural” to humanity (37)”?
5. What did Stanislaw Lec mean when he said, “Is it progress if the cannibal uses knife and fork?”
6. What are some emerging symbols associated with American culture? What are some diminishing symbols that have