Detailed Analysis of the German-American Cultural Group: A Report

This report provides a detailed overview of the German-American cultural group, examining their values, beliefs, and societal interactions. It explores key aspects such as education, punctuality, and religious affiliations, highlighting the importance of Christianity within the community. The report delves into marital relationships, emphasizing their longevity and the benefits associated with them. It also discusses the cultural group's annual events and language lessons. Furthermore, it analyzes the group's perceptions of education, the role of religion, and healthcare practices. The report also addresses the immigration experiences, including racism and discrimination faced by the group, and their career development. Additionally, it explores the parent-child relationships and concludes by summarizing the key findings and the significance of understanding this immigrant society segment. The report uses multiple references to support its claims.

P R E S E N T E D B Y …
German-Americans Cultural
Group

Introduction
German-American cultural group is discussed in the
research.
They are immigrant of the German origin.
They account as group is the largest group of Americans
of 50 Million.
They have occupied states such as; Texas and California
(Abramitzky, Boustan & Eriksson, 2018).
They are more densely in the MidWestern states.

Values and beliefs
The cultural group stems from value and beliefs of
individuals
Main values that are posed are education, punctuality,
display politeness (Baltzell, 2018).
Beliefs
Connotations to crossing of fingers
No eye contact while clinking glasses
Religion and dominant religion is Christianity (Baltzell,
2018).

Marital relationship and friendship
Marital status lasts longer and divorce cases are low.
married couples enjoy benefits in areas of health insurance, tenancy and
event pensions
Couples in relationship receives some benefits from the government
Society offers cultural occasions such as recital, guest speakers and
social events.
Annual events are held to bring individuals together (Abramitzky,
Boustan & Eriksson, 2018).
The cultural group offers Saturday language lessons
There are also German-Americans friendship outreach programs
(Abramitzky, Boustan & Eriksson, 2018).

Perceptions/ value of education
Education is crucial instrument to the social control
Access to quality education is crucial to this group.
Social level and level of employment depends on the
educational achievements.
These individuals take pride to educational system.

Role of religion/ spirituality
Most of individuals in this group are Christian.
Role of religion it helps to build bridges and motivate
individuals to take action.
Holds potential for the justice, peace and creation of
integrity.
Link individuals with one another across cultures and
nations (Abramitzky, Boustan & Eriksson, 2018).

Health care practices and customs
A custom practice is they believe they are sick when a
disease affects their work.
They are personal and modest when it comes to illness.
The health care needs are taken to make sure procedures
are explained effectively (Abramitzky, Boustan &
Eriksson, 2018).
 Custom aspect they think supernatural ailment is brought
by God.

Immigration experiences and Experiences with racism and
discrimination
The cultural group encountered religion persecution, racial
tension
Their identity was stolen and their culture not allowed at the
time.
Individuals were pushed like animals and many became sea sick
(Donaldson, 2016).
Racism Aspects
Experienced racist acts, remarks and discrimination
Experienced discrimination and racism at the police check by
law enforcement
Racial profiling was done based based on external capabilities.

Career development/ career choice experiences
The cultural group has ventured in new perspectives not
only science and medicine
They have ventured careers in IT and craftsmanship
(Donaldson, 2016).
Universities hold tradition to qualitative education,
excelling infrastructure and curriculum.
Degree attained for different career are recognized
internationally.
They also back to their home country from experience and
knowledge they gain through working (Bungert, 2016).

Parental-child relationship
Relationship between parent and children is viewed as
crucial.
There is legal contemplation when it comes to parent-
child relationship.
The local state and federal government are involved in the
relationship, in situation where a child is neglected or
abused (Wimmer, 2015).
Parent functions are shifted over time from one parent to
another.

Conclusion
This cultural group is largest of individuals who have
German ancestry.
The interest of the research was generated by desire to
understand segment of immigrant society.
The research has increased knowledge base on this
cultural group.

References
Abramitzky, R., Boustan, L., & Eriksson, K. (2018). Cultural
Assimiliation During Two Ages of Mass Migration.
Baltzell, E. D. (2018). Judgment and Sensibility: Religion and
Stratification. Routledge.
Bungert, H. (2016). The Singing Festivals of German
Americans, 1849–1914. American Music, 34(2), 141-179.
Donaldson, R. P. (2016). A Peculiar Mixture: German-Language
Cultures and Identities in Eighteenth-Century North America.
Wimmer, A. (2015). Race-centrism: a critique and a research
agenda. Ethnic and Racial Studies, 38(13), 2186-2205.