Culture & Positionality: Cultural Artifacts Museum (SC ED 353) by Melody Olvera https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact For this assignment, you will curate and display artifacts that reveal your own culture and create a cultural snapshot of your culture. You will use these artifacts to discuss what these artifacts reveal about your culture and how they prepare you to participate in school settings.  en-us 2020-07-28 17:53:50 UTC 2026-02-22 09:46:54 UTC hello@padlet.com 3rd Artifact ronidraperta https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/689800344 - continue to do the same for each artifact]]> 2020-08-20 16:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/689800344 Title of your 1st artifact ronidraperta https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/689805116 (description of your artifact)
- you will then need to add photo/video/sound for each artifact]]> 2020-08-20 16:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/689805116 Title of your 2nd Artifact ronidraperta https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/689810375 (Description)
- add media

]]> 2020-08-20 16:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/689810375 Spotify hollyruthwalker https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740678199 This is a screenshot of one of my (many) spotify playlists. One of the first things I normally get asked when meeting someone is what music I like. Even when listening alone, it is something social, as seen here on the right-hand side where I can see what my friends on Spotify are listening to. We tell each other which songs/artists are good and share playlists with each other, and it's expected that we all kind of like the same music.]]> 2020-09-12 02:28:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740678199 Costa Vida Lid hollyruthwalker https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740678794 This lid is representative of the kind of food we eat. Many people enjoy "ethnic" food, while in reality, the authenticity of these foods--Thai, Chinese, Mexican--is superficial at best. Still, we tell each other that we like "Mexican" or "Korean" food and invite our friends to come try it with us.]]> 2020-09-12 02:28:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740678794 Instagram hollyruthwalker https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740678905 Instagram is an example of how much we all value the appearance of happiness and beauty in our society. We ask our friends for advice on which caption or picture to use and compare the number of "likes" we get with other people to determine our social standing.]]> 2020-09-12 02:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740678905 Recycling bin hollyruthwalker https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740679044 This is the recycle bin at my parents' house. Growing up in WA, I always heard a lot about recycling. Even kids in elementary school are expected to know what is recyclable and what isn't and do their part to save the Earth. Plastic shopping bags are illegal in many cities because they often end up in landfills. Using resusable containers and recycling whenever possible is a huge part of the culture.]]> 2020-09-12 02:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/740679044 Lifeguard Certification emmaimswimmer https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741034255 This the first time I got this certificate, I was 15. It allowed me to have a summer job. The training cost $250 and required me to attend for 26 hours of training. Because of this my job paid above minimum wage. Many students in my high school held jobs year round and were expected to help contribute to their family finances. But people in my neighborhood and other neighborhoods like mine, being a lifeguard during the summer gave us financial freedom pretty early on.]]> 2020-09-12 15:32:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741034255 D.C. temple emmaimswimmer https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741040111 This is the temple that I grew up with. It represents the idea that families are eternal and that I am an eternal being. It is a holy place. It allows people to be connected to their families forever. 
It also was a symbol of being different and standing out because of it. I was always one of the few members of my church in school. I often stood out as weird because of my beliefs. The temple also stands out as being different. Most of my friends called it Cinderella's castle or Disneyland.

]]> 2020-09-12 15:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741040111 Don't Stop Believing emmaimswimmer https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741043638 This song is by Journey. This song is the song played at every school and stake dance. Everyone would link arms and belt the lyrics on the top of their lungs. My nonwhite friends would always roll their eyes when this song came on. It is the quintessential white song. However, my nonwhite friends would always participate so they felt like they belonged. I think it was the ultimate “things were so good back in the day” song which is only a thought process white people can have and feel safe about.  ]]> 2020-09-12 15:46:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741043638 Old Bay Seasoning emmaimswimmer https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741046307 In high school, there was a communal box of Old Bay spice that was passed around during lunch. Everyone had lunch at the same time and could eat anywhere in the school. The box never went empty and, without fail, made it to every little group across the school during the hour lunch period. I went to a “bad” high school but this Old Bay unified us. Despite the differences between us and the fights that often broke out because of those differences, everyone was kind and caring when it came to the Old Bay box. This item signifies treating others with kindness and respect.

]]> 2020-09-12 15:49:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741046307 Homemade Jam emmaimswimmer https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741048029 The area I grew up in was very into canning and jamming. In August, every wife and mom I knew would go to farms and collect fresh fruit to make jams and sauces. This showed that you were resourceful and prepared. I’ve been married 3 years and every August I collect raspberries to make jam. 

]]> 2020-09-12 15:52:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741048029 iPhone hollyruthwalker https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741108435 At my high school, it was very important to have a phone, and more importantly, an iphone. I remember friends always bringing up the fact that I didn't have one and how it was annoying they couldn't name our group messages (because everyone needed an iphone to do that). The importance--and regularness--of iphones at the school I attended shows how well-off students' families generally were and how important it was to fit in, to the extent that you sometimes were cut out of social things (like group messages) if you didn't conform.]]> 2020-09-12 17:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741108435 Mascara and Makeup wipes mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741205341 This artifact represents my culture because it shows our ideas on beauty which is a learned and shared thing. Some of my friends wore make up when I was in first grade, but I wasn’t allowed to wear make up until sixth grade. But I knew I wanted to wear make up because it would make me “beautiful”. Makeup is meant to enhance a person’s attractiveness in my culture and is expected for most girls to wear at least a little bit and the amount of make up wipes in my trash can shows I wear it almost every day, even when I don’t want to or don’t feel like it. Individuals do the culture by wearing it and comparing their make up with other. I think the cultural significance is that this is a way girls learn about the things they will need to do to be “attractive”. I’m not saying that wearing or not wearing make up is wrong, but my culture puts a lot of emphasis on it. 

]]> 2020-09-12 19:42:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741205341 Pizza Box mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741207106 This Little Caesars Pizza box represents my culture because it shows the food we like to eat. As young, poor, college students, this is what we could afford on a Friday night out. I think this is a shared experience among many in my culture. We need food that is cheap when we go out to eat and we like our food fast. Little Caesars often fits the bill. A Little Caesars pizza often works as a date night dinner or food for a party. I grew up going to holiday parties at my grandparents where Little Caesars was the choice of food. The pizza allows people to come together to eat and socialize. The cultural significance is that it shows the place I am at in life. My husband and I don’t buy fancy pizza for date night because we don’t have the money, but we still like pizza. 

]]> 2020-09-12 19:45:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741207106 Wrist Watch mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741207979 My watch represents my culture because I live in a culture where timeliness is important. It is considered impolite to arrive late for things. I am also a very scheduled person who likes to plan ahead and know what is happening. Being in the moment and slowing down can sometimes be hard. This idea of timeliness is a shared and learned thing. From having to remember when piano lessons were, getting homework done, and arriving on time for a job, it is ingrained in us. A watch keeps a person on time for school, work, job interviews, activities, lessons, etc. A watch keeps people aware of their schedule throughout the day so they can get everything done and meet up with the people they need to. The cultural significance is that coming from a very individualistic culture, time is important. It’s all about progress and moving up in the world and being timely helps with that. ]]> 2020-09-12 19:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741207979 Willow Tree Angel mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741209041 This figurine represents my culture because to me it feels very Utah County mom to me. I love this figurine. It was given to me on my mission in Florida by a member and is the ASL sign for “I Love You”. I’ve noticed that many women use these figurines to decorate their home. Because I’ve seen these in so many homes, I’ve learned that Willow Tree figurines are a good way to decorate a home and send positive messages. They allow you to do the culture by putting up symbols in your home that you want transmitted to your family. In this case, this one says, “I love you”. My aunt gave one to my mom as a gift and it was a figurine of a mother holding a baby because my mom had helped my aunt with her daughter a lot as a brand-new baby. So they also represent shared experiences or ideals. The way we decorate our homes shows a lot about who we are. Willow Tree figurines are one way I’ve seen a lot of people in my culture do it. 

]]> 2020-09-12 19:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741209041 Courtship and Engagement Ring and Photos mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741209480 These items are culturally significant because we all grow up learning the proper way to date, court, and get engaged. We grow up learning how our parents met and how our moms were proposed to. The engagement ring is a tradition and custom that we learn about and do. This artifact shows that in my culture, when you are looking for a spouse, you go on dates with a person you like exclusively, then there is a proposal and engagement and a ring, and eventually a wedding (not pictured here, haven’t printed those out yet 😊). Those are the steps and behaviors we learn about from our parents and movies since we are young. By putting up these pictures or wearing your wedding ring, you show others in my culture where you are in that courtship process. The ring is very symbolic in the culture in that it means you choose to be with that person forever and keep the promises you make at marriage. 

]]> 2020-09-12 19:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741209480 Various text chats with gifs and memes mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741210309 These gifs, memes, and text messages represent my culture by showing how we often communicate non-verbally. Whether it is friends or family, we like to share gifs or memes with each other to express how we are feeling and to connect. People can tell a lot by your “text language” whether you are happy or upset. This all can be determined by using the symbol of a gif, emoji or meme. These things also show how culture is shared. You see from the Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings meme what my friends and I like to watch. It shows the media that is accepted and liked in our culture. It shows what the common interests are. (Space Team refers to a group of my friends who liked to play the game space team on our phones. One friend likes to pick a movie and decide which character relates best to each member in the movie.) Gifs and memes are a fun form of communication in my culture. In my culture you want to know your way around gifs and memes in order to be in the loop. See below for pics.

]]> 2020-09-12 19:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741210309 mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741212723 2020-09-12 19:54:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741212723 mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741213818 2020-09-12 19:56:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741213818 mcconnellashley7 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741214625 2020-09-12 19:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741214625 Provo City Center Temple Kyleeleavitt https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741241014 This artifact represents the culture of my family because I grew up LDS. One thing I was taught is that women strive to be virtuous, clean, and worthy. I connected this to temples and how they are always so perfect and white. One year, I moved to Utah and saw the Provo City Center Temple. It was different than all the temples I had seen before- it wasn't the regular perfect, white Temple. This partially struck me because when I came to Utah, I felt so imperfect. When I realized that I was still worthy of God's glory and acceptation it made me so happy! It helped me understand much more about my family's LDS culture and what it teaches about what God has in store for us.  ]]> 2020-09-12 20:40:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741241014 Brigham Young University Kyleeleavitt https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741248969 Ever since I can remember school, I remember my parents talking about their experience at BYU; their friends, my older friends, always talked about how it changed their lives. The importance of this school to me gradually increases because of how I dreamed my life would be like there. It would change my social life, future, and in the end who I would end up becoming. In short, all my dreams did come true, and BYU surprisingly kept all the promises and ideas that other people installed in my mind. My sister and brother also attend this school, and it has become an exception of my family to go here.  ]]> 2020-09-12 20:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741248969 My Home Kyleeleavitt https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741253495 I just got married, and one thing that has been constantly on my mind is how my home is so different than all my other newly married friends houses. Their houses are not bad or worse than mine, just that they are really different. At BYU, most of us come from different backgrounds, economic statues, and cultures. It has been so cool to watch how each of my friends' have built their culture, almost unknowingly, with how they decorate their house, how it smells, what they cook, and what they feel is important. This shows how our ideas on what our home is like is learned a lot from our parents/role-models  and the values and culture they had in their home.  ]]> 2020-09-12 21:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741253495 Lunchables Kyleeleavitt https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741261416 These lunchables represent how we live in a time where "busy people are successful people". As a full-time student, and working a more than part-time job, it makes it so sometimes I barely even have time to eat! This is the only thing I have found where I get a somewhat decent breakfast or lunch. The reason I do this is because I grew up in a world where it is all about being busy. Busy getting a good education. Busy with my job. Busy working hard to create a good future for myself. The culture of this world is, if I have nothing to do, then I am lazy and will not have successful future... even if that means being so busy I forget to take care of myself! This year I have a goal to change what I have been taught by society so that I can have a better lifestyle. ]]> 2020-09-12 21:15:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741261416 Wedding/Engagement Ring Kyleeleavitt https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741269089 Being married for only a week has made this ring very important to me. But it also has made me think how important it is to society. I found it so weird, so weird and I sat for 5 minutes on my wedding day to think about it, that some guy said that we were husband and wife, and my whole life changed! I got to live in a house with a guy and it wasn't considered bad. Furthermore, we shared money, cars, and people expected us to be and travel together. So much of what was considered bad in a relationship was now "normal". All because of one ceremony! It is so interesting to see how culture built that, and in a religious standpoint, God built it too. ]]> 2020-09-12 21:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741269089 Lake Pleasant rachelcrookk https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741290374 For as long as I can remember we have gone to this lake.  There was a time where we would go at least once every week for the whole summer.  Coming from a upper-middle class family living in one of the hottest states in the US, this is a normal part of life for me.  
In Arizona, it is a norm that people do some sort of water activity during the summer.  If you're in the middle class, you have a pool or access to one.  If you are in the upper-middle class, you have a pool, access to a nice pool, or a boat.  If you do not have access/do any of these things.  You are considered an oddity in Arizona.  Participating in these things allowed me to be accepted in the culture I grew up in.]]> 2020-09-12 22:08:02 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741290374 Hugging rachelcrookk https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741291740 "I am a hugger". This is a statement that I have said and demonstrated so many times. It is a practice that I learned from my family and allows me to be accepted in my family. If someone comes into our family and does not hug, we perceive them as standoffish and formal. In my family, hugging and physical/emotional intimacy are key to being accepted and viewed as a part of our family and culture.]]> 2020-09-12 22:08:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741291740 Swim rachelcrookk https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741292127 This artifact goes along with the lake. I received swim lessons and joined a swim team at a very young age. Growing up in a white middle class family in the suburbs of Arizona, I had to know how to swim to be accepted. As a child, if I did not know how to swim, I would be viewed as odd by the other children. If you know how to swim and are a part of a swim team in Arizona, you are viewed to be "cool" and popular amongst your peers.]]> 2020-09-12 22:09:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741292127 Movies rachelcrookk https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741292331 Back in the day when movie theaters were open my family and friends would go almost every weekend to see a movie. This is a key part of the culture of the suburb (Anthem,AZ) I grew up in. Anthem is a small town with a few nice restaurants but that's about it. However, there is a movie theater about 15 minutes away that is surrounded by more restaurants and shops. You would always see someone else from Anthem at the movies and feel accepted. If someone had never gone to the movie theater (Harkins Theaters) or didn't want to go, they were perceived as odd. Going to the movies, allows each individual to become more apart of the culture and enjoy of the bond that is formed with their family/peers.]]> 2020-09-12 22:09:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741292331 Disneyland rachelcrookk https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741292554 The happiest place on Earth has always been just that for my family ever since my mom and Patrick got married. The Potter's (Patrick's family) went to Disneyland annually and once my mom and him got married they expected us to adopt their culture. My mom doesn't love amusement parks or roller coasters and when she expressed that she was met by some level of outrage. She quickly hopped on board and although she doesn't love it, she goes to Disneyland to be accepted in the family culture. Loving Disneyland, allows for any person to be more quickly accepted in my family's culture.]]> 2020-09-12 22:10:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741292554 Apple Pie https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741315669 Apple Pie
The making of apple pie represents my culture in multiple ways. In one way, it symbolizes gender roles. In recent history, the women would typically run the household and be a homemaker, this gender role is changing and I suspect will look different in years to come. This, however, is a part of my culture that I love. My culture as a white, middle-class Christian woman living in the United States, has taught me to value being a wife and mother and caring for a family. Growing up in the Midwest, meant that my ability to cook apple pie became a form of social currency and I was seen as having great potential because I could make a great apple pie. 

]]> 2020-09-12 22:55:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741315669 Apple Pie themegsmith https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741319314 The making of apple pie represents my culture in multiple ways. In one way, it symbolizes gender roles. In recent history, the women would typically run the household and be a homemaker, this gender role is changing and I suspect will look different in years to come. This, however, is a part of my culture that I love. My culture as a white, middle-class Christian woman living in the United States, has taught me to value being a wife and mother and caring for a family. Growing up in the Midwest, meant that my ability to cook apple pie became a form of social currency and I was seen as having great potential because I could make a great apple pie. 

]]> 2020-09-12 23:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741319314 Homemade Gifts themegsmith https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741319915 Homemade gifts also represented my culture, this specific picture is a leaf I made out of paper for my brother (he liked to collect my art). I was encouraged to use my creativity and innovation to make more meaningful and heartfelt gifts for the people that I love instead of gifting money or a store-bought item. I was culturally able to express love for people in this way and make people feel included and valued. It is how we interact with each other and how you know you are accepted for who you are. 

]]> 2020-09-12 23:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741319915 Movies themegsmith https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741320198 These are just a few movies that represent my culture. They symbolize a form of speech that lets me know that I am a part of something and that I have been taught the culture. Not only does one have to see these movies, one has to know them enough to quote them verbatim, in the same tone and inflection as the movie characters, in everyday conversation. When one can do this and know when others are doing it, they know the culture.

]]> 2020-09-12 23:05:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741320198 For the Strength of Youth themegsmith https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741320444 This represents my religious culture of living your life in a way that will bring you back to Christ. It is a guide that teaches how to do certain things and provides direction to living a happier life. It tells you how you can represent the Savior and be His disciple. Others who follow this pamphlet know the culture and they will stand out to you. When you follow the guidelines in the pamphlet, you feel connected to others who are doing the same and you know when others, who say they have the same culture as you, don’t.

]]> 2020-09-12 23:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741320444 Tactical Flashlight themegsmith https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741321954 This represents my culture as I  keep myself protected from suspicious characters. I have learned that I need to know how to defend myself, as a woman, from others who may want to hurt me. I have been taught to carry protection instruments with me whenever I go into public areas and to be aware of the people around me. I have been taught that other people and strangers have been taught in different ways than I have and that I should love them and also be cautious. 

]]> 2020-09-12 23:09:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741321954 Bermuda shorts https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741342952 This represents the culture of a woman in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. As a female member, it is an important part of the culture to dress modestly. In the “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet, it even explicitly states that females should not wear clothes that are too short. Other members of this culture will usually look at someone differently who doesn’t dress modestly. https://www.zappos.com/p/levis-womens-bermuda-shorts-hawaii-sunset/product/8693271/color/839011]]> 2020-09-12 23:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741342952 YouTube https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741343250 This represents the need for American culture to view things quickly. YouTube has videos on any topic, and it’s often the first source that people consult when trying to learn about something new, review a product, or just be entertained. Part of the modern American culture is to be entertained and to receive instant gratification. https://www.youtube.com/howyoutubeworks/policies/community-guidelines/]]> 2020-09-12 23:56:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741343250 Pepper Spray https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741343451 This represents the culture of being a young woman in America. It is not uncommon for women to attend self-defense classes or to own a taser or pepper spray. This is because the culture is that women need to be careful on the streets or when they’re by themselves because they could get raped or attacked.https://www.homedepot.com/p/SABRE-Pink-Key-Case-Pepper-Spray-with-Quick-Release-HC-NBCF-02/302630804 ]]> 2020-09-12 23:56:45 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741343451 Homework https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741343754 This represents the culture at BYU. It is expected that students will do their homework because to even get into BYU students have to have performed well in high school. The culture dictates that students must work hard in school and do well on their assignments. https://www.mhsmarquee.com/news/2020/02/14/homework-haven-helps-students-with-classwork/]]> 2020-09-12 23:57:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741343754 Running shoes https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741344074 This represents the American culture surrounding fitness. If you don’t do some kind of exercise, you’re looked at as lazy. The American culture values being “fit” and even “thin” and will even glorify certain body types (while looking at others as inferior). In America, it is important to exercise not solely for health reasons, but to obtain a certain body as well. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/how-to-pick-the-running-shoe-that-is-best-for-you/]]> 2020-09-12 23:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741344074 Drop Out of Society https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741346737 Formerly my Grandmothers then my mom’s, the mug now resides in my care. It represents one of the last links I have to my Grandmother on my moms’ side, as well as being an excellent representation of how I respond to stress. Whenever I find myself wondering how to react when things don’t go exactly my way; I like to look at the mug to remind myself to laugh at the absurdity of the situation and move on. ]]> 2020-09-13 00:04:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741346737 Brookgreen https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741346988 Having lived in South Carolina for two years it has made a considerable impact on my life. This medallion was given to me by a man in Georgetown, South Carolina to remind of Brookgreen Gardens; a cross between an art and botanical gardens on the coast. It represents the people that I still have a connection to down south and helps me to remember the importance of maintaining those relationships. Additionally, the medallion reminds me of the tranquility of the gardens and the importance of taking time to unwind and be at peace with myself. ]]> 2020-09-13 00:04:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741346988 Board Games https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741348322 Some of my favorite memories with my family come from Sunday night board games. We love to compete against each other as we seek to obtain bragging rights for the week. Sometimes we can get too intense about the game, but we all understand that it’s just a part of the competition and that our love for each other is more important than anything. ]]> 2020-09-13 00:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741348322 Books https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741348538 One of my favorite novels of all time, it symbolizes my love of reading. It was gifted to me by my uncle and began my love of seeking out lesser known authors and finding unique pieces of literature. It’s a constant reminder that what tops the charts is not always the best; sometimes it’s best to take recommendations from others or to take a chance on the lesser known. ]]> 2020-09-13 00:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741348538 Patriots https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741348706 In addition to Sunday game night; my family loved to gather round the TV on Sundays and watch the NFL. Superbowl Sunday’s could always be counted on as being one of the best days of the year combining food, football, and family all into one. Cheering for the New England Patriots became a huge part of my identity as a child and throughout my early years was often one of my most defining characteristics. I never played on a competitive sports team, yet sports remain as one of the easiest ways I have of connecting with others. ]]> 2020-09-13 00:08:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/741348706 Northern Lights Photograph https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742126323 This is a picture I took of a photograph for sale in Seward, Alaska, depicting the Northern Lights, happen frequently in my hometown. This represents how in Alaska culture we admire the simplistic and natural way of life because we use nature to make our art. Alaskans are proud of their home and want to show it off in its natural form, which means we tend to reject laws or industries that threaten habitats or increase pollution. This represents how our culture has rejected the metropolitan way of life and wish to preserve our state’s natural beauty.


]]> 2020-09-13 19:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742126323 Hockey Practice https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742129166 This is a picture of my brother at hockey practice, which is filled with all boys. This picture represents how our culture is typical of boys to play masculine sports like hockey, while a girl would be expected to participate in a more feminine activity like ice skating. In fact, during this practice, a group of girls was waiting for their turn to use the ice for ice skating practice. Parents will enroll their children in stereotypical sports, so their children can conform to societal norms and avoid bullying from other children. 



]]> 2020-09-13 19:45:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742129166 Homemade Presents https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742130621 This is a scarf I made for my brother for Christmas. As a college student, I have a limited budget for Christmas gifts, so I make homemade presents. Homemade gifts represent the frugal culture of college students because it allows someone to produce something with personal meaning as well as having high quality without the high price tag. I believe how this represents the younger generations beginning to reject materialism and overconsumption because we are adding personal connections behind gifts. 


]]> 2020-09-13 19:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742130621 Graffiti https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742131571 This picture of graffiti from my hometown. Typically graffiti might represent a negative message of poverty or gang activity. However in my hometown, there is lots of graffiti, and it is not always perceived as negative. Because Anchorage has a lot of immigration, there are a lot of different cultures living there. There is also poverty but it is looked as a normal part of life. The graffiti in this area of my hometown represents the different cultures that pass through and leave their mark with artistic expression as well as the acceptance of the working class. This represents how in my culture there are lots of cross-cultural interactions and there is a casual response to it


]]> 2020-09-13 19:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742131571 Hawaiian Haystack https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742137773 Source for picture:
https://www.mastercook.com/app/recipe/WebRecipeDetails?recipeId=5085050

This is a dish called a Hawaiian haystack, and it served at church functions and large family meals. This dish is served frequently because it is inexpensive to make and easily serves large groups of people. This represents how in the LDS culture it is expected that people will have many children and will end up with large families.In fact, some people in the culture will look down upon a couple who suggests they want to wait to start having children. This dish is a frugal tool to help sustain an expected growing family. 
]]> 2020-09-13 19:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742137773 Drive-Thrus annalamb567 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742159051 Drive thrus represent American culture because Americans tend to value speed and savings in its capitalist economy. In American culture, people are often rushed and there is a lot to be done. Going through drive thrus allows individuals to save time preparing and cleaning up food, in addition to saving time not having to go into the restaurant. Drive thrus are culturally significant because they are common and nearly everybody uses, or has used one. 

Photo credit: Robert Penaloza, Unsplash


]]> 2020-09-13 20:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742159051 Tract Homes annalamb567 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742160041 Tract homes represent part of American culture because they allow people to easily participate. Having a big spread of equal, slightly cheaper housing enables Americans to fit into the culture without spending a large amount on property. The location is often close, but not too close to stores and the buyer can count on people of the same social class in the neighborhood.
Photo Credit: Blake Wheeler, Unsplash


]]> 2020-09-13 20:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742160041 Bulk Stores annalamb567 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742160138 Bulk stores represent a part of American culture. Americans value the ability to save money and time. Buying things in bulk at a store like Costco saves time with less trips to the store and money with less transportation required. The bulk items are usually discounted as well. In American culture, heavily influenced by the capitalist economy, saving money is important.

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]]> 2020-09-13 20:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742160138 Super-size Foods annalamb567 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742161997 This part of American culture goes along with bulk stores and drive-thrus. Super-sized foods tend to be cheaper, ounce per ounce, than buying more of a particular food. With the American capitalist economy, it is cheaper to get more food at once and save money than spend more money. People in American culture can easily save money when they spend a little more money to get more food and save time having to eat later. 
Photo credit: Amirali Mirhashemian, Unsplash


]]> 2020-09-13 20:24:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742161997 Movies annalamb567 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742162166 Movie theaters represent a part of American culture because they represent the prevalent media industry and the importance of leisure time. Hollywood and the things it produces make up a large part of American culture. Leisure time, and time for viewing media, are important in American culture. It is easy to view the media and become familiar with American culture.
Photo Credit: Roman Mathon, Unsplash


]]> 2020-09-13 20:24:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742162166 The Handshake thatmeganb https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742312067 Handshakes are traditional when greeting or giving leave of someone in many western cultures. It can be seen in business settings in the United States, bu tone of the only social setting it can be found regularly is churches. ]]> 2020-09-13 23:31:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742312067 Vine thatmeganb https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742315553 My life and the lives of my friends was permanently altered in 2013, with the public release of Vine, a social media app in whic users share short--form videos. "Vines," as the videos were called, had a lasting impact on the teens of the time, becoming a cultural touchstone of sorts. After the app shut down common phrases on the app made their way into internet memes, usually perpetuated by the teens who first used them in everyday language. 
Pictured below: "When Will You Learn," audio taken from SammyClassicSonicFan and video taken from "The Almighty Loaf"]]> 2020-09-13 23:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742315553 The Shade Shirt thatmeganb https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742319186 In cultures where physical modesty is important, new styles of clothing are introduced to preserve the modesty of the wearer of "mainstream" clothes. One popular item is the "shade shirt," a tight shirt worn under sleeveless and see-through shirts. I first came into contact with this when I moved to Utah, where every girl seemed to own and love these shirts; I felt quite the opposite. I went out of my way to not wear the shade shirt.
This is a great example of popular culture being driven by religious practices and an even better example of counter-culture movements where certain groups reject popular styles and fads.
Pictured below: Megan donning a shade shirt and immediately gagging because she hates it so much.]]> 2020-09-13 23:38:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742319186 The Shade Shirt thatmeganb https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742324828 In cultures where physical modesty is important, new styles are introduced to preserve the modesty of the wearer. One such style is the "shade shirt," a tight shirt worn under sleeveless and sheer shirts. The first time I saw this style was when I moved to Utah in 8th grade and saw girls wearing and loving it. Because I was angry about moving, I attached negative sentiments to the shirt, ultimately deciding I hated it. I went out of my way to avoid wearing one and still do to this day. The shade shirt is a great example of popular culture being driven by religious practices, and my rejection of it is a great example of counter-culture movements.]]> 2020-09-13 23:43:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742324828 Cowboy Art Book Cover https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742412133 This Art Book from my Dad's collection represents the rugged idealism of cowboy culture. The cowboy culture could represent living with and against the elements of nature. The cowboy idea influences culture in our entertainment, for example, the movie Avatar and the Star Wars franchise both drew inspiration from cowboy culture. People participate in this culture through entertainment. The cowboy  is significant because this ideal has penetrated into our entertainment to the point we may not recognize its origins. ]]> 2020-09-14 00:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742412133 The Kitchen Table thatmeganb https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742455063 Tables across the world are an important and useful tool, but the kitchen dining table is the most useful of them all. American use their dining tables as food preparation space, display areas, and as a place to gather for meals. Because of their functionality and nature of being a common area for people within a household to meet, dining tables can become important artifacts of happy memories and family connectivity.]]> 2020-09-14 01:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742455063 Barnyard Rummy thatmeganb https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742461288 Barnyard Rummy is a game passed to me and my siblings from my mother's family, played with playing cards by a minimum of 4 people. The goal is to lay down all your cards, or to minimize the number of cards in your hand by the time someone else lays down all theirs. While this game may be unique to my family (or others, by different names), it has shaped our culture. It represents the passing of knowledge from grandparent to grandchild and the importance of shared experiences that connect generations. Culture is not only object, but inherited behavioral patters and knowledge passed "from generation to generation," (Parson).
Pictured below: one hand of Barnyard Rummy.]]> 2020-09-14 01:07:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742461288 Orange Juice https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742502443 Orange juice is part of the ideal breakfast in American culture. I never had orange juice with breakfast growing up, but whenever I see orange juice I think of breakfast. Orange juice has been socialized into society through commercials to be a part of breakfast. By drinking orange juice with breakfast individuals can feel like they are eating part of the ideal breakfast. The significance of orange juice is that marketing can be used to socialize a society into believing something, even if it is not the truth. ]]> 2020-09-14 01:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742502443 Football hannahalenewishy https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742575570 Friday nights on the field and our parents never missed a game. Sundays were spent bbq-ing and watching the Seahawks. The whole town turned out for the local games and it was usually the beginning of any conversation. Everyone knew how the game was played and how important it was to the community. This is the sport pretty much everyone played, and the place that everyone made friends. Football is a form of interaction that we’ve learned. This was our form of socialization.
 ]]> 2020-09-14 02:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742575570 The Los Angeles Temple hannahalenewishy https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742581327 The temple is a symbol and place that serves as an important piece in my culture. This is a place that you learn about and prepare to enter one day to make sacred covenants. Everything in your youth prepares you for entering the temple and it also serves as a place of solace where you can go and clear your head and talk to your Heavenly Father.  This is a right of passage in my culture. When you go through the temple and get married it is almost as though you’re becoming a whole woman. This is also a super special place to my husband and I because we can go here and remember the wedding day feelings, and remember the promises we made with each other and kind of get to relive our wedding in a way. ]]> 2020-09-14 02:08:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742581327 The Blue and Red Flag hannahalenewishy https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742585178 I have this sticker on the back of my car and we fly this flag outside of our house. My family trade is law enforcement/first responders. We all spent time in the back of fire stations and police stations celebrating holidays or having family dinner while my dad, grandpas,uncles and cousins were on duty. Most of us have grown up to have a job in public service or marry someone in that carreer. We were raised in the law enforcement culture and have learned those behaviors because that is who we socialize with. My family has devloped the pattern of this career path because that is what they’ve learned in their youth, what they’ve grown up admiring, or getting excited over. Being apart of public service is a learned patter/behavior that has been picked up on generationally.  

]]> 2020-09-14 02:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742585178 FFA and 4H hannahalenewishy https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742587234 My family is a composed of generations of ranchers. As far back as I know my family has been participating in 4H and FFA.  These youth organizations are based on agriculture, but also serve as programs that teach youth about service, public speaking, homemaking, etc. Anything you can think of is taught in 4H and/or FFA. This is something that people in my culture are involved in because in one way or another we are apart of our rural community. Being a member of FFA and 4H is a learned behavior and pattern in my family and where I was raised. Everyone was a member of 4H or FFA and had some kind of project. The clover symbol or the patch on my jacket represent where we come from and what club we represent. You wear your jacket with pride and a sense of honor when you are competing or representing your club and your community. ]]> 2020-09-14 02:11:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742587234 Tau'ologa - Tongan Dance hannahalenewishy https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742594395 This is my cousin, Kalo, dancing at my wedding. The dance is usually done to honor and pay homage to the newlyweds. The guests at the wedding throw money as a gift. The money is collected and given to the couple as a gift to start their marriage. This is performed at most weddings and is a huge thing. Everyone gets behind the dancer and dances behind her or gives off the usual 'che-who' shout. The dance is performed by an unmarried girl and is usually the younger sister or cousin of the bride/groom.  ]]> 2020-09-14 02:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742594395 Social Media Icons https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742595208 Social Media has changed the way that people communicate, even in politics. When I started paying attention to politics this year I was shocked and amused by the fact that the News was full of who "tweeted" what on Twitter. Social media allows individuals to participate in internet culture. The significance of social media is that it has become an integrated part in almost every aspect of life, such as business, art, politics, weddings, etc. 
Art: CoffeeBeanWorks, Pixabay.com]]> 2020-09-14 02:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742595208 Lawn Mower with Lawn https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742624632 Lawns with the needed lawn mower were adopted by Americans from Europe. A well kept lawn represents in Utah a good neighbor. The neighbor that lets their lawn go brown and weedy is looked down upon. This is how lawns are perpetuated in society. A well kept lawn in Utah shows you are wealthy. Lawns are culturally significant because it shows how people can adopt a practice even if it does not work as well in a different climate.]]> 2020-09-14 02:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742624632 Herbal Tea https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742686017 My family drinks herbal teas, especially when we’re sick. My sisters and I often had tea parties pretending to be elegant characters in a Jane Austin novel. When we invited church friends over we would change the tea to hot chocolate because some members thought drinking herbal tea was breaking the Word of Wisdom. This tea represents the way my parents taught me about the Word of Wisdom. It also represents how in the US we sometimes see British culture as more refined.]]> 2020-09-14 03:06:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742686017 Rocking Chair shinaparrish https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742688716 This is a rocking chair my dad gave me as a wedding present when I got married last week. This rocking chair says a lot about my culture and positionality. I specifically asked for a rocking chair because I wanted to have/start my own family heirloom, something I can pass down to my children and from them to my grandchildren. This demonstrates a value shared among those similar to my social class and perhaps my race and gender. The shared value is that we want to leave something for our heritage. We want the generations to come to remember us. We don’t want to be forgotten. The chair also perhaps says something about my gender because rocking chairs can be perceived as something for women or for older people no matter the gender. ]]> 2020-09-14 03:08:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742688716 Gum and Mints shinaparrish https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742692063 2020-09-14 03:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742692063 Missionary Tag https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742692212 This is my tag from my mission to Chile. My parents are both converts and I was taught since I was little that missionaries bring people the gospel, which blesses families. On my mission, this tag told others I was the equivalent to a “Mormon nun” sent there to “preach the word”. Among members my name tag represented the special rules and calling I held, which set me apart from other members of the church. ]]> 2020-09-14 03:10:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742692212 Cooking shinaparrish https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742693934 2020-09-14 03:11:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742693934 HydroFlask shinaparrish https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742695411 This is a picture of my hydro flask with stickers from different places I have travelled to. These water bottles have become increasingly popular. 1. Because they keep your water very cold. 2. Because they are a way to express your individuality. You were pretty cool in high school if you had a hydroflask. Walking around with a 50$ water bottle also meant you had enough money for one. You seemed richer if you had a hydroflask. At least to me, it seemed like if you had a hydroflask you were probably a super adventurous traveler that did fun stuff all the time. People would deck out their water bottles with stickers that reflected their personality or that showed off all the places they had explored. It seems there is a shared value in our society of adventure and individuality. ]]> 2020-09-14 03:12:30 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742695411 Makeup shinaparrish https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742696625 This is a picture of my makeup drawer. Makeup represents my culture and positionality as a white female. Makeup is a symbol of femininity and beauty. Makeup is what we use to make ourselves more beautiful or to enhance our facial features. SO it is safe to assume we value beauty and that we believe that being beautiful is better than being ugly. On another note, growing up and throughout high school I didn’t feel like I needed makeup, I claimed that I felt confident without it. Which I did. However, I also felt like I was embracing my individuality and separating myself from the rest of the girls. I felt like I was unique and special cause I was different, cause I didn’t need what the other girls needed to feel pretty. Looking back I see that I was also embracing individuality. Arriving from my mission I decided I should start wearing makeup because I ought to get married and I’d get dates if I looked a little cuter. It’s quite funny how culture’s impact on me has changed throughout my life.]]> 2020-09-14 03:13:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742696625 Promposal https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742701840 This is the “Promposal” from my first date. This is a part of my high school’s culture where it was normal to drop off something funny to ask someone to a dance. I moved to Idaho when I was 13 from Massachusetts, so I learned to do this from my friends. As outsiders to this culture, my family thought it was a little weird and excessive. I was used to it when I was first asked out and even though it was my first date, I knew how I needed to respond and that because I was now 16 I was permitted to go. This represents the dating expectations for youth in the church, in our decade and in the area I lived in. ]]> 2020-09-14 03:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742701840 Hill Cumorah Pageant https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742707978 This is a photo of my family as cast members of the 2018 Hill Cumorah Pageant. Being cast members meant we were familiar with the pageant and were committed to being in Palmyra for three weeks to prepare the pageant. As members on the east coast, the pageant was a time to gather many members together and feel like we were a part of something bigger than our individual wards and stakes. In areas where the church isn’t as strong, it was often a time for youth conferences and EFY’s to give youth spiritual experiences at historic sites. This reflects the culture in our church of remembering the past and prioritizing the spiritual experiences of  our youth. 


]]> 2020-09-14 03:20:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742707978 Generic Food https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742708789 This is a box of generic mac and cheese. Growing up in a middle class family of eight we always had four or so boxes of this in the pantry as a backup meal, and were taught to always look for the cheapest brand. Mac and Cheese was also easy to make, so that older kids could help make dinner while my mom was doing something else. This box represents the budget my family held and the expectation for kids to help out in my house with cooking. As my parents have gotten older and money hasn’t been as tight, we haven’t eaten this as often in my house. However, knowing how to shop for food as a college student eliminates stress while I’m studying and keeps me nourished so I can focus on my classes]]> 2020-09-14 03:20:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742708789 Healthy Food rianavincent https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742726225 This represents not only the food I eat every day because it’s considered “healthy” and a “clean diet”, but also certain pressures from the society we live in. Diet culture shames us into thinking that we need to deprive ourselves of specific foods in order to maintain an ideal image and healthy lifestyle. I am all for being healthy, and I consciously make a choice to eat the way I do, but it’s taken too far when it creates fatphobia.
(Image from google images)]]> 2020-09-14 03:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742726225 California Flag rianavincent https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742731533 I was born and raised in California which plays a big part in how I act and how other people assume I am before getting to know me. A lot of the stereotypes are definitely true: Yes, I know famous people, I go to the beach whenever I get the chance, I try to be eco-friendly and health conscious, I’m more liberal, and I’m blonde. For a long time, I was in denial that I was living proof of these stereotypes, but now I embrace it.
(Image from Google images)
]]> 2020-09-14 03:35:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742731533 Makeup rianavincent https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742734876 Makeup has always fascinated me from the moment I knew what lipstick was. I was so happy when I got a few items for my 12th birthday. Girls and women are constantly told that we look way better with makeup, and that adds a lot of pressure to look good for other people, not just ourselves. For many years, I refused to go outside without a full face of makeup because I truly thought I was ugly without it. I think being in quarantine this summer changed things because I got more used to my natural face, and thank goodness!

]]> 2020-09-14 03:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742734876 Good Grades rianavincent https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742737387 I grew up with both of my parents being teachers, and they always held me to a high standard to get good grades that would eventually lead me to pursue higher education. I was raised in a culture where knowledge is important and skipping out on college was never going to be an option. Because of this, I will be passing on this same expectation to my future family.
(image from Google images)]]> 2020-09-14 03:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742737387 Teaching Badge rianavincent https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742739706 This badge is what I use when I am observing different teachers in action in various schools. There is a whole different culture in how teachers act and conduct themselves in a classroom. They are very professional and can handle any situation thrown their way. I am currently in school to learn how to be an effective teacher someday, so it’s important to embed myself in teacher culture as much as possible.

]]> 2020-09-14 03:41:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742739706 Pioneer Ancestry Book Cover https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742764341 My pioneer ancestry book represents how Utah culture is rooted in the idea of sacrificing for the cause. The culture of pioneers is celebrated in church with the telling of pioneer stories and the Utah (and some other states) holiday, Pioneer Day. Before college, I thought Pioneer day was a national holiday, until I met some people from out of state that thought it was weird. People participate in the pioneer culture by going to pioneer museums, giving and listening to pioneer talks in church, and by blowing up fireworks on pioneer day. Pioneer culture is significant because it has help shape the attitude of the LDS people in Utah and to impart the collective values of sacrifice, hard work, and charity. ]]> 2020-09-14 03:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/742764341 Laptop/charger https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743583325 As a student, I never leave the house without my laptop and especially not without my charger. As a student, I read textbooks, participate in online learning, and do homework, all with the help of my laptop. My laptop represents my position in society as a student. I also think that brands have a lot to do with culture as well. I have a MacBook. Do I need a MacBook? No. I could have easily (and a lot more affordably) purchased a comparable laptop for a fraction of the price. But a part of the culture that I am a part of is not only having certain items that provide independence and convenience, but certain brands as well.]]> 2020-09-14 12:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743583325 Keys https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743585474 I almost always know where my keys are and never leave the house without them. I think that the main things that they reveal about my culture are that I am in a culture of independence and speed. I could take the bus, I could bike, or I could walk to campus. But I am in a culture that makes it fairly easy to not have to rely on other people and to get where I need to quickly. Some cultures have incredible public transit, where people never have the need for a car. But independence and speed are valued in my culture. ]]> 2020-09-14 12:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743585474 Lagom https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743591930 Lagom is a Swedish word that roughly translates to the philosophy of “not too much, not too little.” This book talks all about it. My husband is half Swedish, his mom grew up in Sweden, so this has always been a part of his culture, and now is a part of mine. Part of this culture is to have balance in all things (sleep, work, diet, decorating, etc.). My place in this culture has been first, understanding it, so I can understand more about my mother-in-law and the home that my husband grew up in, and also incorporating balance into my life to integrate into his family and find peace in balancing my life.]]> 2020-09-14 12:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743591930 Records https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743593559 These are few of my favorite records. A big part of my family’s culture is music. We would spend a lot of time listening to music together at home or in the car, going to music stores to find new records, and talking about our favorite bands, artists, or songs. I realize that I love to listen to music as a hobby, but it runs so much deeper than just a hobby because it has always been a part of my home and a part of who my family is. I now collect records of my own and listen to them often with my husband, who has also been a part of a culture of music. These records will continue to represent our place in a culture of music.]]> 2020-09-14 12:32:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743593559 Hummus/Pretzels https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743597546
  • This is one of my favorite snacks! Hummus and pretzels. I really love these little snack packs that are ready to go, so I can take one with me to campus or work. I think that what this snack reveals about my culture is interesting. It reveals that I am in a culture of convenience. I could easily buy a big bag of pretzels and a big container of hummus (which would be a lot cheaper than these little snack packs), but it is much more convenient for me to buy the snack packs. 

    • ]]>     2020-09-14 12:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743597546     Book of Mormon morganpetersen3 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743610425 The Book of Mormon is an important book of scripture that is known as the “keystone of our religion.” It is a huge part of the culture of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I grew up reading the Book of Mormon with my family and learning its stories in church. I also read the Book of Mormon on my own, initially because it felt like an expectation. In my conversations with other members of my church culture, we are able to refer to Book of Mormon phrases or stories and understand each other.]]> 2020-09-14 12:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743610425 Razor morganpetersen3 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743612215 This is a razor that I use for shaving my legs and armpits. It is representative of the expectations of physical appearance that exist in my culture and my positionality as a woman. Women in the United States learn from socialization that we will look better without body hair and that it is embarrassing to have our legs seen unshaven. ]]> 2020-09-14 12:37:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743612215 Ramen morganpetersen3 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743615410 Ramen is a food that is inexpensive, quick, and easy to make. Because of this, it has become a symbol in our culture of being a poor, busy college student. The phrase “living off of ramen” is widely used and understood among students. We all eat ramen, and we all talk about it to emphasize our lack of money and time for eating anything else. (The second picture is not the artifact, but the license plate reemphasizes the cultural importance of the artifact.)]]> 2020-09-14 12:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743615410 Homemade Rockies T-Shirt morganpetersen3 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743626672 My extended family once got together and decorated these shirts so we could wear them to a Colorado Rockies major league baseball game. I am from the Denver area and my dad is a big baseball fan, and so in my family’s culture, it’s important to understand the rules of baseball and to cheer on Denver’s home team, the Rockies, when they play. I grew up frequently hearing the sound of Rockies games being announced on the radio, and we went to games in person at Coors Field almost every summer. This shirt is representative of the importance of being a Rockies fan in the culture of my family.]]> 2020-09-14 12:42:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743626672 Christmas Lights morganpetersen3 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743629971 My parents sent me these Christmas lights for my dorm room my freshman year of college. My roommate and I were so excited and put them up along with a bunch of paper snowflakes. Christmas lights are such an exciting thing in our culture because they represent Christmas. They signify celebration and happiness. Christmas is considered a Christian holiday, but it’s celebrated more widely than that, and most Americans can connect with each other about the excitement surrounding Christmas and the holiday season.]]> 2020-09-14 12:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743629971 Altars, Charm Necklaces, and Rings Made out of Bone adislas007 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743960123 Shown here is my mother’s altar that she has set up in our home with various things such as candles, oils, salt, crystals, incense, garlic, and an onion, and also the charm bottle necklace I always wear, my ring made out of bone shaped like a bird skull (ethically-sourced bone), and my tarot cards. Growing up in my family, that from both sides tries to stick true to our remaining Aztec heritage, as is common of families rooted in small towns, one of the things very prominent within our culture and community was mysticism. Think of it as spirituality and a different way of understanding the world. Though some people may refer to these things as brujeria (witchcraft) and that definition may be somewhat accurate, in truth it’s more of a tradition of different aspects that evolved and were synchronized into differing forms of Christianity now prominent in Latin America as the Spanish conquistadors marginalized Aztec spirituality and the people either had to adapt it to Christianity or let it become extinct. These artifacts represent these aspects of my culture, the fact that in Mexico, though a very Catholic nation, mysticism is not uncommon. It represents the fact that it was not uncommon for me to come home and find my mom doing a tarot reading for someone, even advertising them around our neighborhood, or the smell of incense that was common inside our home. Different rituals and traditions my grandmothers carry on are commonplace and people even outside our family don’t bat an eye because it’s a common occurrence within the culture. These items allow for individuals to participate in the culture by connecting with that spirituality and carrying on those traditions and beliefs of the energy found within nature their cultural significance is the fact that through the commonality of mysticism, we are able to keep some of our heritage that was wiped out by the Spaniards. ]]> 2020-09-14 13:56:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743960123 Altars, Charm Necklaces, and Rings Made out of Bone. adislas007 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743968746 (supplementary image)]]> 2020-09-14 13:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743968746 Music adislas007 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743976019 This is a popular song by a renown Mexican singing idol Paquita la del Barrio (Paquita from the block). One of the things that is a fundamental part of Mexican culture is music. It represents our culture because of its function within it. Through all the trials that Mexico has gone through one of the things that we’ve been able to rely on is our artists, specifically our musicians and painters. These two groups often depict our trials, challenges, and history, within their art. What this accomplishes in the culture is that the specific message being expressed, by a song in this case, can be felt by those who listen to it and therefore, that specific message, based on a nationally universal experience, now has an outlet in which the people can join and unify in expressing that specific message. It becomes a way of specifying and putting into a piece a universal experience shared by those part of the culture. A very common message, due to how many have and can experience it, is heartbreak, especially by someone who ended up being awful to us. This song, “Rata de dos patas” is Paquita speaking to a former love and calling him “Two-legged rat” to describe just how awful he was as a person. This is a great song if you just got dumped by someone who was playing you, as Paquita continues to straight up drag that person through the mud and calling them every name in the book through more eloquent language. This item allows individuals to partake in the culture by all joining and singing about heartbreak and collectively expressing that feeling of just how awful someone was to them. This specific song has become so common in Mexico that if someone called a former partner a “rata de dos patas” you would know instantly what kind of person they were and even if people don’t know the full song, they’ll at least know of it, or be able to join in the chorus.
    Citation:
    La del Barrio, Paquita. “Rata de dos patas.” Youtube.com, provided by Universal Music Group, Taco Placero, Musart-Balboa, a division of Concord Music Group, Inc. 2001, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG2Tv-_8dvI ]]>     2020-09-14 13:59:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743976019     Growing up Dancing adislas007 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743992807 This is an example of a folkloric dance and a staple of Mexican culture called “El baile de los viejitos” (The old people’s dance) performed by kindergarteners. This artifact, not just dancing but the context of the dance represents the Mexican culture as we grow up dancing ever since we are in kindergarten. The context of the dance is that for big events, such as a kindergarten graduation, the kids will put on a dance for the parents for which they will rehearse and therefore, early in their socialization, they’re taught that dancing is an important part of the culture. This dance is a staple of Mexican culture because it allows for even kids to participate in dancing at an early age. It’s very common, if not tradition, for toddlers and kindergarteners to perform this dance at their important events, even though it can be performed professionally, mainly due to the fact that since they’re still young and can’t dance very well it’s an easy dance for them to do since it involves imitating the stereotypical way in which old people move, wobbling and with a cane. The cultural significance of this item is that from a very early age it teaches the kids to move, to prepare them for dancing later on in life. I remember performing this dance when it was my kindergarten graduation, there are pictures of my cousins performing this dance as well, and probably our younger cousins will as well, it’s such a tradition and staple in Mexican culture that the costumes and masks are often preserved within a family as to not have to buy more. Then, later on in life, dancing becomes what football games in high school are in the US. It’s the big social events, how you get to know people, and even the main activity of dates is you taking your date to a club and dancing with a group of friends, due to how common dancing is in Mexico there are underage clubs without alcohol where teens can go and dance. Dancing is such a key part to the culture that generally if a guy is a very good dancer usually he’s pretty respected and may even attract more girls to date, such as if a guy was the quarterback of the football team in an American high school.
    Citation:
    ANAMONCLOVA, “El baile de los viejitos, por niños de Kinder.” Youtube, June 25, 2013 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-uWZQFJnhk

    ]]>     2020-09-14 14:02:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/743992807     Painting adislas007 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744007687 This is a famous mural by renown Mexican muralist Diego Rivera titled “A dream of a community night in the avenue”. Murals especially represent Mexican culture because of the historical significance they’ve had, they’re commonplace and two of the most famous muralists, Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, are regarded in high esteem. Murals have been used to depict important historical events, cultural events and staples, and different scenes of the making of our country. Even at one point murals were used as a form of protest in order to disseminate information to the public in a hidden way to spread messages about the revolution. This specific mural depicts a dream of the Mexican afterlife per se, with Rivera depicting several important figures to Mexican history such as generals, artists, and even the Catrina herself, the grim reaper of Mexican culture, though in Mexican culture, born in part out of Aztec belief, we see the afterlife as a party, if you’ve watched Disney’s “Coco” you know what I’m talking about. Much like song a mural allows us to capture important cultural staples and share in those messages and history, this specific item is culturally significant because, through the pictures it depicts, it allows us to share the history and joy within it, seeing all the past history and nation shaping figures of our country as having a party out in the town.
    Citation:
    Rivera, Diego. Sueño de una tarde dominical en la alameda. 1946-1947. Museo Mural Diego Rivera, Mexico City, Mexico. ]]>     2020-09-14 14:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744007687     Tortillas and tortilla-making technology adislas007 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744017214 Finally, this wouldn’t be a list of things that represent my Mexican culture and heritage if tortillas weren’t listed in it. Shown here is tortilla dough made from corn which we use to make tortillas by combining it with water, pressing it on the metal presser right next to it, and then warming it up on the stove so it cooks. This is my family’s own presser and dough we get from Mexican markets, which I merely had to take out of the pantry to take a quick picture of it. This item represents my culture because tortillas are an integral part of typical dishes in our culture. Most meals, if not required to have tortillas there to be able to eat the food, at least have tortillas to the side to accompany whatever is being eaten. It allows individuals to partake in the culture because it’s a staple that will be found in every home and most if not all of our typical dishes require tortillas to be present in one way or another. These simply cannot be missing from a Mexican household. It’s common to either be taught and expected to help out in making tortillas from a young age for the upcoming meal of the day, or from a young age to be sent to the market to buy tortillas for the meal. These are soft tortillas of course and not the Americanized hard tortilla shells. It also allows individuals in the culture to be able to feed a large number of people, for example when there is a large gathering, with a typical and tasty dish that everyone will enjoy: tacos. It’s very common due to the fact that it’s easy to simply buy a large quantity of meat and tortillas for a large gathering and then everyone can make tacos and usually there’ll be rice or soup to accompany it. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 14:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744017214     (Additional Ramen Picture) morganpetersen3 https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744225066 2020-09-14 14:47:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744225066 College's Entrance Test smestherting https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744296989 This is an example of a section of the liberal studies test in Hong Kong’s college entrance test. You do not have to understand the words to appreciate this artifact. Look and feel theroughness and quickness of the strokes in each character. Look for the corrections made to some of the words. They represent the anxiety of the students in tests and the quest for efficiency in Hong Kong. Everyone is trained to do things quickly with high quality because society eliminates the ones who fail to do so.  ]]> 2020-09-14 15:01:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744296989 School Uniform smestherting https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744305181 Look at the uniform we shared in secondary school. Each school has a designated design of uniform. We can tell which schools a student is in by the uniform they wear. This is the summer uniform that we are looking at. There is also a winter uniform so that we can wear uniform all-year long. Uniform represents the unity, sameness, and obedience sought in my culture. A foreigner can easily blend in by wearing a uniform.]]> 2020-09-14 15:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744305181 The Process to a Chinese Painting smestherting https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744308546 Pay attention to how the painter used the brush to create seemingly meaningless strokes. Look at how the negative space and the details tell us what this painting is about. You do not have to understand what the narrator says. Chinese painting tells us what beauty means in the Chinese culture. What is not there makes the whole painting meaningful. Applying this principle to appreciating one’s features, we like the empty space on the face. Therefore, in Chinese style makeup, colors are not added on some part of the face to give beauty to it. Learning the beauty standards guide us in cultural appreciation.]]> 2020-09-14 15:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744308546 Medical Use of an Orange smestherting https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744314274 More pictures and details:
    https://tma457estherting.blogspot.com/2020/01/medical-use-of-orange.html
    These are art pieces that I created for class discussion on media literacy. I chose the role of oranges in Chinese medicine. The character on the left picture is “orange”, the one in the middle is “skin”, the one on the right is “medicine”. These three pictures depict the influence of Chinese medicine in my culture. We believe so much on the functions of natural ingredients that we use them for many purposes. For example, we would add the orange skin to the red bean soup desert because orange skin fortifies the spleen and improves digestion. The idea of food and medicine are integrated. ]]>     2020-09-14 15:05:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744314274     Chinese Idiom Cartoon smestherting https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744320532 It is a cartoon series teaching young children the meanings and stories behind the idioms. This particular episode teaches the idiom “fighting a war on paper”. To simply put, in an ancient Chinese war, the emperor based his war strategies on books that he ended up losing the battle. You can look at the cartoon and get an overall sense to the story. This cartoon shows the art of language in my culture. It is straight to the point and a little bit sarcastic most of the time. We are also influenced by the stories in the past that we still quote from history. ]]> 2020-09-14 15:06:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744320532 Fafaga List https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744553791 This is an image the ward sign up sheet to feed the missionaries or in Samoa they call it the “fafaga” list. I chose this image to share how important it is to the Samoan culture to take care of everyone. One example was the missionaries. Because of our culture of giving and service. Therfore, missionaries never go hungry. ]]> 2020-09-14 15:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744553791 Rising Sun https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744563922 This is an image of the rising sun. There are many reasons for this picture but I chose this because the sun was an indicator of time and a symbolism of work. This picture shows a sun that is rising. When you think the island was all sleeping, you’re wrong. Everyone was up and working whether it be at jobs, plantations, or at home. This is another part of our culture. ]]> 2020-09-14 15:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744563922 “A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained” https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744569717 As a participant in the LDS faith and a student at BYU I participate in a religious culture that touches every aspect of my life. This culture has rigid parameters that alter diverse aspects of my life such as my time, money, diet, view of self and others, aspirations, and yes even how I appear. Such a pervasive culture naturally contains aspects that are wholly embraced, along with others that are questioned or resisted. As a participant in this culture I abide by the rules and norms, maintaining expectations either out of desire or expectation. The razor here is symbolic of both my desire to participate in LDS culture as a student at a faith-based university, yet my resistance to expectations that students remain clean-shaven. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 15:50:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744569717     “I love the outdoors” Every Tinder profile ever created https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744585443 While a closet of camping and rock climbing equipment might seem like a simple hobby, the cultural forces that introduced and shaped these activities are strong. Starting at a young age, my family culture provided early exposure to nature and camping. Interactions with the outdoors continued as I grew. Participation in Boy Scouts, young adult literature, and societal expectations of what it means to be a man - all of these combined to show expectation and value in understanding and having an acquaintance with nature. As a young adult, love for the outdoors is often professed as a means to prove a sense of adventure and a carefree spirit. What appears to be a simple hobby, has actually been years in the making and draws influence from both my father and the cute girl in apartment 24. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 15:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744585443     Ohana means Family... https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744589041 FOE, we hear that often. 
    "Family over everything." This is a picture of me and my wife that we have in our home. It is a symbolism of importance for our family in our culture. I am sure this is common in all cultures but for sure in the Polynesian culture, everyone is family and family never gets left behind. ]]>     2020-09-14 15:55:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744589041     Scriptures and Study Tools https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744611195 "Muamua le Atua" is found on every Samoan dollar. It means God first. I added a picture of my scriptures as a symbolism of that phrase and the importance it is to the culture. Again, I am sure there are many cultures that share this but I wanted to add on to the others that share this. ]]> 2020-09-14 16:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744611195 Shoe Rack https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744634847 "Shoes off please." This is a picture of our entry way. It is well known in the Polynesian culture to take your shoes off before entering into the home. It is a sign of respect. Respect for the family and the home. ]]> 2020-09-14 16:04:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744634847 “I’m Lovin’ It” https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744646068 Pictured here are two boxes from fast food restaurants, each telling two stories. First, speed. As a participant in American culture, I ate at these restaurants because I knew I could receive their good quickly. Ease of access and the ability to move from one task to the next is a central component to the American culture. Second, disposable waist. The benefit gained in accessing my food quickly would be lost if the end product could not be disposed of and forgotten as soon as its utility was finished. The containers left by the food demonstrates a culture of waste and discard. Plastics and cardboard are prevalent in every aspect of my American life, which allows me to dispose and move on quickly. This framework of fast and disposable goods is a central part of American life and culture. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744646068     Going Beyond Disney https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744656636 Visions of Pocohontus and pirates have long filed the imaginations of children who grew up watching Disney movies. However, the books pictured here are not meant to depict childhood fantasies, but rather white middle-class culture and privilege. Both of these books are college texts that challenge the reader to understand and look at the world in a critical and analytical lens. Their presence on my shelf - and my opportunity to read, understand and enjoy them - show my participation in a culture that has provided me with vast tools and numerous years of development. A culture where parents are available to assist in learning, funding is available for schooling, and time is available to delay work. These books show a system that allowed 24 years of growth and development before I provide any meaningful contribution to society. They represent a culture of privilege. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:08:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744656636     “The Heart Beat of America” Chevrolet Slogan https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744663999 My household consists of two people, and two cars (a Prius and an F450 camper). These cars define us. As part of the American-Suburban culture, our cars tell the story of our daily life. The car as part of American culture has deep roots in our desire for independence, ease, and convenience. Suburban culture is ordered and built (literally) on the ease of movement for personal vehicles. As a participant in this culture, I orient my life around the expectation that I can go where I want when I want to - and can do so in comfort without interactions with others. Our selection of vehicles is also indicative of our middle-class status. Household brands that provide access and reliability at a reasonable cost. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:09:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744663999     Rings https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744667184 This artifact represents many things, but most important a desire to meet beauty expectations. Growing up, my mother always wore a full “set” of jewelry: rings, bracelets, and earrings. While for some this may be considered flashy, my mother drew on her love for jewelry from her own grandmother, and thus taught my sister and I to adore jewelry. This picture also is an example of beauty trends in our society, and the constant desire to stand out, and live up to beauty trends. ]]> 2020-09-14 16:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744667184 Paint https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744673383 This artifact is a tube of oil paint, representing a generational appreciation for the arts. I first started painting due to the encouragement of my grandmother, and she first started painting under the direction of her own grandmother. With a love of painting that spans decades, I grew up under this influence and as a result I am currently working on getting a degree in Art Education. To me, this represents a cultural desire to understand and communicate through the visual arts. ]]> 2020-09-14 16:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744673383 Sustainability & Beauty https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744677995 This artifact refers to beauty standards, and also the desire to live a sustainable life. In our culture today, there is an immense pressure to live up to beauty standards and makeup rituals. In addition, there is also a constant pressure to live more sustainable and consume less plastic. This picture represents my personal stance on both of those issues; I choose to use simple, natural based products that can be recycled, in order to try and reduce my footprint, while also attacking the idea that women must wear a full face of makeup. ]]> 2020-09-14 16:12:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744677995 London LDS Temple https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744682226 This artifact is a photo taken of my family in front of the London, England LDS temple. This represents our faith and the promises that we have made within in the temple to be together forever. This photo also represents our love and appreciation for travel, and a desire to understand and learn from other cultures worldwide, including our heritage. 


    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:13:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744682226     TV https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744684704 In my culture, media plays a large part in most conversation in daily life.  Posters of Stranger Things, Back to the Future, and Star Wars, cover the walls as a symbol to this.  Together the people in my culture watch different media on the TV, and hold lengthy conversations about them.  If I were not able to discuss and critique medias, I would be at a loss in the culture, unable to really fit in.  a popular bonding experience is to watch shows and movies]]> 2020-09-14 16:13:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744684704 Pioneer Bonnet https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744687090 This artifact is a pioneer bonnet. Most of my ancestors were from England, and many traveled to the United States and converted to the LDS faith here and consequently traveled across the country as part of the early pioneers. This artifact represents and reminds me of resilience, and gratitude for all that they had to endure to provide a better future for their families. Personally, I hope I can reflect on this aspect of my heritage more often. 
    (image found on heritagecostumes.com) ]]>     2020-09-14 16:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744687090     The Book of Mormon https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744693844 The rules of my culture follow the rules of the church.  We congregate together to discuss the gospel and feel the spirit.  Not going to church is majorly looked down upon with a legitimate reason (like sickness).  Physically, my environment is full of evidence of the church and the church, as reminders for the rules we follow.
    [source: https://religionnews.com/2014/08/01/im-joining-book-mormon-challenge/
    The Book of Mormon]
    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744693844     Children https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744697296 There are always children to some extent in my culture.  Whether it be young cousins, nephews and nieces, or family friends, the environment is always good for younger people.  In my culture, as the one without children of my own and as a girl, I am often expected to help out, so the parents can get a break.  ]]> 2020-09-14 16:16:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744697296 Hygge https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744701709 My grandma is Danish and my whole life I’ve been taught the meaning of hygge (hoo-guh).  Visually it usually means candles and blankets, an open fire with friends around while waiting out a storm.  Hygge is the feeling of being comfy and feeling how charming and special some ordinary moments can be.  It really is whatever you want to make of it, whatever makes you feel comfy, and in my culture we all strive for the hygge feeling.  This is the feeling my family works for when we are together.
    [source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hygge-denmark-happiness-wellbeing-candles-dangers-respiratory-breathing-problems-experts-warn-a7373211.html]]]>     2020-09-14 16:17:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744701709     Cats https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744705196 There has always been a cat around in my home, no matter where I have been.  The cats could be shy, playful, or really friendly but there has always been a cat around.  My first cat Pixie is some of my first memories.  Being able to love cats shows the sweet side to everyone.]]> 2020-09-14 16:17:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744705196 Picnic https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744866647 I used this picture to represent the friendliness that is prevalent in America. Even when the country is rife with contention, it is commonplace to say hello to or smile at strangers on the street, cashiers in the grocery store, or fellow hikers on a trail. This cordiality is further seen in social events such as picnics, cookouts, block parties, etc., where friends, neighbors, and visitors gather and spend time together. People from other countries often comment on how social Americans are, and I believe the roots of this cultural norm can be traced to the idea that everyone is welcome in America. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744866647     Books https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744874310 This is something that represents my family culture. When my siblings and I were young, our dad would read to us every night: picture books, full-length novels, and everything in between. This nightly practice led to all four of us children developing a love of reading and learning in general that has lasted into our adult years. Books symbolize the time spent together, interest in education, and devotion to family that defined my house. 

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:52:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744874310     Missionary Tag and Book of Mormon https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744880619 When contemplating my culture, it would be impossible to deny the impact my religion has had in my life. My parents joined the LDS church when I was four years old, and even though we didn’t talk much about religion at home, it shaped who I became and how I dealt with my struggles growing up. I felt an instant comradery with anyone who was also a member of the church, because I knew that there were shared beliefs that could define us. A specific and more recent aspect of my religion that has defined me was my experience as a missionary in Japan. That comradery extended even to a foreign country, and despite the distinct cultural differences between the Japanese people and me, I was able to bond with the church members instantly. An important lesson I learned on my mission was to focus on the person, not the teaching itself; this is a vital part of the gospel and the more secular side of its culture.

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:53:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744880619     Missionary Tag and Book of Mormon (cont.) https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744888670 2020-09-14 16:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744888670 Library and Stairs https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744895973 The significance of this picture is two-fold: the university library represents the importance placed on education in American culture, and the stairs are a symbol of the path of opportunity. The American Dream is a phrase often used to describe the notion that this is a nation of progression based on hard work. This wealth of opportunities may not be available to everyone equally, as there are still barriers for people based on race, sex, and other factors, but it is nevertheless one of the core foundations of America and as such, is something for which we are continually striving.

    ]]>     2020-09-14 16:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744895973     Library and Stairs (cont.) https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744903628 2020-09-14 16:57:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744903628 Ramen https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744928116 Instant ramen is often mocked as being a stereotype of college life, but it is a fitting symbol of the culture of college students. This cheap and easily made food is often the first choice for students who are struggling to make ends meet financially and don’t have much time between school, work, and studying to make food. For me, this leads to experimentation in the kitchen, because the ingredients I have are few in quantity and strange in variety.

    ]]>     2020-09-14 17:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/744928116     A plastic bag, full of other plastic bags. kristyannewoodland https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746353147 Growing up, my friends homes were different in many ways, but there was always at least one constant. The plastic bag collection. I think this is left over training from our grandparents and great grandparents who lived through the great depression and were told not to waste anything. While, the same mentality is not as strong as it once was, it is still a cultural lesson that has been taught. I mean sure, we can reuse them as trash bags, but in my experience, you always collect more plastic bags than we end up actually using. We are taught not to throw them away even though the reason we keep them is to ultimately throw them away, albeit with stuff inside. There are even DIY projects that you can make as a more attractive holder for your plastic bags, but the fact of the matter is, we keep our plastic bags. ]]> 2020-09-15 01:58:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746353147 Hair Straightener. kristyannewoodland https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746371183 So I have very curly hair, and it is curly enough where I wear it natural 95% of the time. It is even less now that i get it curly cut and it looks kinda funny when I straighten it. Yet, I still have this beut. And if it broke, I would immediately get online and order a new one the next day even though I rarely, if ever, use it anymore. This shows my positionality as a middle class white girl. Even though I don't use it as regularly as others would, I would still need one to fit into my culture and to feel like I fit in with all the other girls.  ]]> 2020-09-15 02:06:35 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746371183 Decorative Throw Pillows kristyannewoodland https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746389017 Every living room needs a few decorative pillows to "pull the whole room together" don't you know?
    Really, they are there simply for decoration and they hold very little purpose other then we feel a strong desire to hold them in our laps during movies. Yet, as a recently married college student I felt I needed some in my home to put up a facade that I am all put together and that I have this homemaking thing already figured out (spoilers: I don't). While we don't normally notice when the pillows are missing from the couch, when I go to someones home and see them there I think, "wow, they've got themselves put together, they even have matching pillows!" They have become a symbol in my culture. ]]>     2020-09-15 02:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746389017     Mission Memorabilia. kristyannewoodland https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746405008 I served in the beautiful Fiji Suva Mission and of course I have some souvenirs to go with the experience. This is made of tapa, a type of cloth that is made from pound wood pulp that is then dried. This particular tapa you might notice does not look traditional at all. It was made by some members and then sold to the missionaries, and every missionary bought one. This tells alot about the LDS culture and more particularly about the missionary culture. We wanted something to take home that would remind us of Fiji, but this particular souvenir is not authentic Fiji, it was created to serve the culture of missionaries that were there. Many Missionaries that serve abroad bring home at least some souvenirs as a representation of their service that they made. 
    Note: This isn't the exact one i was looking for, we tore apart the house to try to find it. It does show the same things that I was talking about, with the very neat lettering and a pithy LDS saying. The original had "Sista Woodland" and a map of Fiji with all my areas marked, its more obvious it was made for missionaries ]]>     2020-09-15 02:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746405008     Wedding Announcement kristyannewoodland https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746428113 This is a picture of my wedding announcement from nearly a year ago. Weddings are an inherently cultural event and every culture will celebrate weddings differently. A "traditional" wedding typically involves a temple, a reception, a white dress, and not to mention gifts from family and friends to help the new couple. Of course those gifts must include at least 15 different cutting boards and likely at least 2 knife blocks, bonus points if those knife blocks are the exact same set/brand. Jokes aside, this is what we are culturally told to do when we expect to get married. In someways, it can be a good thing. Half the wedding is planned already through cultural expectations. But it can also add a stress to planning in an effort to make sure everyone of those cultural expectations are met at the cost of individuality. ]]> 2020-09-15 02:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ronidraperta/culturalartifact/wish/746428113