The statement “culture is invisible to those who inhabit it” means that we often take our culture for granted. We don’t think about it because it’s just the way things are. We don’t see how our culture shapes our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Enculturation is the process of learning the norms, values, and beliefs of a culture. It happens from the moment we’re born. We learn our culture from our parents, our teachers, our friends, and the media.

Here are 3 examples of how my identity is influenced by my culture:

1. Language: I speak English, which is the language of my culture. I think in English, and I dream in English. My language shapes the way I see the world.
2. Values: I value things like family, community, and hard work. These values are important in my culture. They shape the way I make decisions and the way I interact with others.
3. Behavior: I eat certain foods, I dress a certain way, and I celebrate certain holidays. These behaviors are all part of my culture. They shape the way I present myself to the world.

These influences are often invisible to me until I’m faced with an experience that is different from my norm. For example, when I traveled to a different country, I was suddenly aware of all the ways my culture shaped my identity. I noticed that I spoke differently, I ate different foods, and I interacted with people differently. This experience helped me to appreciate my culture and to understand how it shapes me.

I learned that my culture is a part of who I am, but it’s not the only part of who I am. I also learned that there are many other cultures in the world, and that each culture has its own unique way of seeing the world. This experience helped me to become more open-minded and to appreciate diversity.

I think it’s important to be aware of our culture and how it shapes us. This awareness can help us to understand ourselves better and to appreciate the diversity of the world.