cultural values

cultural values

Kesha has invited her friend Carrie to go home with her over the school’s short holiday break. Kesha, like many African Americans, has a rich spiritual tradition that permeates most areas of her life. In addition, Kesha is close to her immediate and extended family. Carrie, on the other hand, comes from a predominantly Caucasian Presbyterian background, is an only child, and rarely sees any of her extended family.

During her visit, Carrie is noticeably uncomfortable with the vastly different dynamics of Kesha’s family. Carrie is rethinking her friendship with Kesha and wants to withdraw from her.

How will you help Carrie understand the cultural values inherent in the African American culture and how these might be affecting her?

Suggest ways in which Kesha could build a bridge to help Carrie understand the African American culture.

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The African American culture can be traced back to slavery period. This culture was transferred from Africa to America during slave trade. The slaves managed to uphold their culture even in the midst of their masters who were against it. They still uphold it even up to today (Fabre & O’Meally, 2004). The African American culture is quite difficult to understand. This is because the African slaves were from different areas. They combined their knowledge and held different cultures from different areas. This could be the reason as to why different people find it hard to understand or withstand the culture. In this case Carrie should understand that it is not Kesha’s fault that her family is strict to their

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