Cultural Comparisons (Part 1)

Mr. Larry Salway

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Outline of Lakota Culture 102

Native and Non-native cultures view the following things differently:

(1) AGE: Natives respect elderly; Non-Natives emphasize youth

(2) EXCELLENCE: Natives emphasize Group Accomplishment; Non-Natives emphasize the Status from Winning

(3) CHILDREN: Natives Children Participate in Adult Activities; Non-native children typically do not participate in Adult Activities

(4) FAMILY LIFE: Native – family is extended; Non-native – family is nuclear

(5) TIME: Native – whenever everyone is ready; Non-native – when the clock says so!

(6) EXPRESSION OF IDEAS AND FEELINGS: Native express through actions; Non-native express through speech