Cultural Comparisons (Part 2)

Mr. Larry Salway

 
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Outline of Lakota Culture 103 (Cultural Comparisons Part 2)

Review of Part 1:

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

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

(3) CHILDREN: Natives: Children Participate in Adult Activities

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

(5) CLOCK 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 expresses through speech

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(7) FUTURE ORIENTATION: Native: “Now” is the focus; Non-native: focus on future more easily

(8) GIVING: Native: liberality in sharing; Non-native: better at saving, but also at “hoarding”

(9) PATIENCE: Natives: don't mind waiting; Non-natives are more aggressive

(10) LISTENING: Natives listen more; Non-natives talk more

(11) VIEWS TOWARD FAITH: Natives view faith as a way of life; Non-natives are more likely to compartmentalize faith.

(12) MODESTY: Natives tend toward modesty; Non-natives tend toward self-attention

(13) WORK: Native focus on today's needs; Non-natives focus on getting ahead

(14) RELATIONSHIP TO NATURE: Natives: Co-existence with nature; Non-natives: domination of nature