5/17/2021 The ugly unicorn - Culture Paradigms

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The interpretation of the world is based on our background for the culture in which culture has an important role in our paradigms and standards. One example of this was the explores Marco Polo in his travels through Asia. He saw a rhinoceros and he did not know about them, but in his background were the readings for mythical animals then he described the rhinoceros-like- unicorn and he said...

"They had a black horn in the middle of their heads that could only be described as being similar to a boar. He also noted that they enjoyed basking in mud and slime – a far cry from the pure nature that was characteristic of the beast at the time."

By this experience, Marco Polo assumed that the rhinoceros was an ugly unicorn and we are like him when we created our assumptions about what is beautiful, ugly, wrong, correct, healthy, illness, etc. based on our culture to make assumptions and interpretations. 

Our culture provided us identity but when cultural differences create conflict, racism, war, intolerance, and race hatred we are in problems. However, how to use culture for our benefit?

There are some benefits to use our cultural diversity and International Bussiness School HULT describes by keys to"be more creative, innovative, sensitive, provide more talents, diverse skills, more productivity, and making professional growth." 

Let's the culture make us better.



1. https://mythology.net/mythical-creatures/unicorn/


2. https://www.hult.edu/blog/benefits-challenges-cultural-diversity-workplace/


Comments

  1. Zaida ADMMay 19, 2021 at 5:40 PM

    In the book 7 Habits for Highly Effective Teens, Sean Covey explains that paradigms are like glasses that allow us to interpret a given situation, and that if we can't understand it, it's because those glasses are not right for your eyesight. And so it is, sometimes we are like Marco Polo because our inadequate glasses limit us from a broader view of reality. As teachers it is important to adjust that vision to allow the development of an intercultural awareness where we all fit.

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  2. Karina Rodriguez NietoMay 20, 2021 at 2:15 PM

    Thank you, Zaida! for your vision about teachers need to wear the correct glasses to help our students in their learning and feel welcome in the classroom.

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