Reflection on Punjabi culture

Running head: ESSAY
Reflection on Punjabi culture
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ESSAY1
Description- Culture is an umbrella term that refers to the social norms and behaviour
that are prevalent in the society. I belong to the Punjabi culture that is one of the richest and
oldest cultures of the world, and can be traced back to antiquity. My thoughts, feelings, and
perceptions are largely influenced by my culture.
Feelings- I agree with the idea that my Punjabi culture greatly influences my
personality, behaviour and emotions. Culture is generally defined as shared values, norms
and beliefs, thus creates a significant impact on the manner in which a person behaves, one
of the most common assumption in this regard is that individuals who take birth and are bred
in similar culture share identical personality traits (Mesquita, Boiger & De Leersnyder,
2016). However, my dressing sense and cuisine often makes me feel vulnerable and
uncomfortable since I have faced derogatory comments from people did not identify with my
traditions and faith.
Evaluation- In Punjabi culture, women are held responsible for looking after their
children and household, and are generally considered imperative for managing the
expenditure of the household (Karrebæk, Stæhr & Varis, 2015). This has influenced my
perception and beliefs, and made me realise the importance of showing respect and dignity
towards all people, regardless of their gender. My cultural values, particularly my religious
values of Sikhism have also made me realise the importance of promoting human dignity and
equality for all humans. My cultural lens is also influenced by Punjabi heritage and family
values that have been handed down, both of which focus on the fact that all people are in
possession of equal rights, in relation to cultivating their spirituality.
Analysis- Taking into consideration the fact that culture plays an important role in
shaping our behaviour, cultural diversity has been recognised as an essential component in
current scenario (Fong et al., 2016). Initially, I was not much aware of the underlying factors