https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v Comparing Culture with U.S. en-us 2018-10-03 17:36:37 UTC 2024-08-26 23:59:12 UTC hello@padlet.com kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288805847 Men and Women wear a traditional cloth called a lamba. They have many uses for the lamba such as carrying children and shielding the sun. When staying at home people may wear western clothing.]]> 2018-10-03 18:01:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288805847 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288805905 There are two official languages: Malagasy and French. The most used language is Malagasy. Although these are both popular, English is a major foreign language.]]> 2018-10-03 18:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288805905 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806106 Some relationships are arranged by both parents in order to strengthen family and social relationships. When the couple does get married, it is usually done so in a church. The wedding is based off wealth, power and prestige. Divorce is very common,  most people remarry multiple times by the age of 40.]]> 2018-10-03 18:01:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806106 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806261 The Malagasy diet consists of mainly rice. They also add some type of kabaka which is a protein dish such as meat, beans, or fish. Food is prepared in the kitchen, separated from the house for safety. It is then served with water and occasionally vegetables when affordable.]]> 2018-10-03 18:01:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806261 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806363 High quality cotton, raffia, and silk textiles produced by indigenous artisans were the reason why African and European merchants were attracted to Madagascar. Outside of trade, textiles were essential to their social and ethnic identity. Some clothes were associated with supernatural powers. Main uses for the different textiles are tents, room dividers, and clothing.]]> 2018-10-03 18:01:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806363 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806400 The average child attends school for nine years. 5 years are spent in primary school and four years in secondary school. There is also three years of senior secondary schooling. This plan was established in 2015 in order to set a long term goal for students.]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806400 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806597 People of America do not typically where cloth over clothing like those from Madagascar. Americans do wear clothing similar to their "western clothing". Although, Americans wear the same type of clothing, those from Madagascar would be considered cheap or low-end products to most people.]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806597 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806725 Malagasy and French are not commonly used in America. French is taught in may schools in the U.S. ,similar to what is taught in Madagascar. Both the United States and Madagascar use English even though it is more frequent in America. ]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806725 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806772 Since 2007, it is legal for men and women 18 years or older to legally marry with or without consent. That is the same for America, besides the state of Nebraska. The ceremony is held in a church in both countries. Divorce is very common in both countries. A difference is that people of Madagascar are typically involved in arranged marriages.]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806772 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806884 The Malagasy diet seems to consist of the same few items while there is a wide variety of American dishes to choose from. Many people in Madagascar are not able to afford foods such as vegetables which lead them to be undernourished. Americans are typically able to afford common foods by walking to the nearest grocery store. Both countries prepare their meals the same way: frying, grilling, and boiling. ]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806884 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806966 Textiles are not a main component in American culture. Unlike Madagascar, it is much easier to access materials in stores and online which leads them to be less valuable. Malagasy people hang these clothes in their home. Likewise, Americans hang tapestries as decoration.]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288806966 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807013 American children typically spend at least 12 or more years in school depending on the choice of attending college. Although both countries offer long term schooling, America has more opportunities such as colleges and many classes. Similar to America, Madagascar splits the years of school into sections almost as a stepping stone.]]> 2018-10-03 18:02:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807013 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807175 This picture is an example of two young girls wearing lambas over their western clothing.]]> 2018-10-03 18:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807175 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807245 An example of a scripture in Malagasy.]]> 2018-10-03 18:03:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807245 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807297 Women going to a wedding wearing their traditional lamba ]]> 2018-10-03 18:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807297 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807357 A vegetable stand

]]> 2018-10-03 18:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807357 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807422 An example of a tapestry that would be used in a household. ]]> 2018-10-03 18:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288807422 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808030 Madagascar was exporting $300 million worth of apparel to the United States a year.
Although, this number has recently decreased, clothing has a big impact on the culture and the economy of the entire country.]]> 2018-10-03 18:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808030 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808319 Although this chart is based off statistics taken in 2000, this demonstrates that Malagasy is the dominant language]]> 2018-10-03 18:04:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808319 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808381 1 in 10 girls marry before the age of 15.
Although it is illegal now many young marriages were arranged and still are even though it is illegal]]> 2018-10-03 18:04:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808381 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808475 47% of children under the age of five are suffering from chronic malnutrition.
Because food is unaffordable and not easily accessible, many children and adults are not getting the amount of nutrients they need to survive.]]> 2018-10-03 18:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808475 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808669 "The phasing out of the old system has already cost Africa more than 250,000 jobs over the last few years, reports the International Textile, Garment and Leather Workers’ Federation (ITGLWF), leaving more than a million family members without stable incomes."
Making these textiles brings thousands of job opportunities and when tampered with, the unemployment rate increases which also impacts the economy.]]> 2018-10-03 18:05:15 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808669 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808773 2018-10-03 18:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/288808773 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289281316 https://www.britannica.com/place/Madagascar/Ethnic-groups

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]]> 2018-10-06 03:01:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289854488 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289855601 https://www.un.org/africarenewal/magazine/april-2006/loss-textile-market-costs-african-jobs]]> 2018-10-06 03:23:58 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289855601 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289856148 The literacy rate has dropped dramatically since 1990 and shows no signs of improving.]]> 2018-10-06 03:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289856148 kaitlynfistler https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289857663 2018-10-06 03:57:02 UTC https://padlet.com/kaitlynfistler/p1r7u3g2i97v/wish/289857663