https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez UGS 303 Cultural Issues dealing with Latin America en-us 2017-01-17 22:16:11 UTC 2023-04-12 15:29:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/147696623 My name is Lucía Martínez and I am currently a first-year student at The University of Texas at Austin. I speak English, Spanish and French. I am following a pre-med track, double-majoring in Biochemistry and French. I am also part of the UT Equestrian (yes, equestrian as in horse) Team. In my free time I mostly sleep, hangout with friends, play sports or practice sutures on fake arms, (it's not as creepy as it sounds, I promise)

Originally, I am from a city in the north of Spain named San Sebastián. However, my family and I left behind San Sebastian and have lived in London (UK), Houston (USA), Monterrey (Mexico), Madrid (Spain) and now Austin (USA). Having moved eight times in fourteen years always leads to people asking me the same question: "What place has been your favorite?" Saying that I have enjoyed them all equally might sound cliché, but I truly believe that every place and culture has something new and interesting to offer if you are open enough to perceive it. ]]> 2017-01-17 22:19:20 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/147696623 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/147697966 2017-01-17 22:26:20 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/147697966 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/147698324 2017-01-17 22:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/147698324 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154429218 2017-02-16 19:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154429218 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154517402 This is a screenshot from the Ford homepage in Argentina. It is an example of particularism. The company took the time to modify and adapt all the webpages to fit into different countries. For example, in Argentina, the word "descubrilo" is how one usually says  "to discover" in Argentina. In other Spanish speaking countries however, this word would not be used. In Spain for example, the website says "descúbrelo." Ford decided to acknowledge the differences in dialect and use the specific terms used in the specific country to properly target the consumers.]]> 2017-02-17 04:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154517402 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154517569 2017-02-17 04:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154517569 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154517816 This is an event that happened at UT in the last month. The flyers advertised an event where a famous speaker was going to come in and discuss topics related to transgender and gender identity. The bottom line of the lecture was that everyone has "a bit of transgender in them." This is an example of particularism because focuses and deals with something unique and different. Furthermore, by saying that everyone has a bit of transgender in them, it may seem like the event is imposing something unique and particular onto everybody, even though they may not have a personal connection to transgender.]]> 2017-02-17 04:57:37 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154517816 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518039 2017-02-17 05:03:44 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518039 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518483 2017-02-17 05:16:41 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518483 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518507 This is a picture of the Jester dorms at UT. It shows a long corridor with about 40 rooms. All rooms are identical, two beds, two dressers, two desks, two, two chairs, two closets a window and a sink. The room design does not take into account any differences between the people that may live in the rooms. This is an example of universalism where everyone is seen the same. All residents are given the same accommodations in the room without building the rooms based on what a certain person needs. ]]> 2017-02-17 05:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518507 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518677 This is a screenshot from my math class's syllabus this semester. It shows the midterm exam policy. The teacher clearly states that there will be no exam make ups. Also, the teacher specifies that this rule stands for every case and will not be changed for any reason. This is an example of universalism because the teacher makes one rule that applies to everyone and can not be changed under any circumstances. It does not take into account anything that could disadvantage any individual or cause someone to miss a test. ]]> 2017-02-17 05:22:55 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518677 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518709 2017-02-17 05:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/154518709 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155658487 2017-02-23 04:37:46 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155658487 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155658582 2017-02-23 04:39:05 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155658582 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155658655 This is a picture of a homeless person. It is an example of an many different things depending on how it is interpreted:
Individualism: a homeless person is usually alone and have only themselves to count on, so all achievements are self made and they generally do not have to worry about a community. However, it could also be interpreted as the failure of a communitarian society because in this type of society no one should be left behind and there should never be such a big gap between what different people in the community have or don't have.]]> 2017-02-23 04:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155658655 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155893593 2017-02-23 20:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155893593 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155894100 In many tribes, the older women look after the children even if they are not necessarily their own. Men and younger women are generally doing other tasks for the tribe. This behavior is an example of a communitarian society where individual strengths of individuals are taken into consideration when seeing how each person fits into society. People are given smaller tasks based on what they can do to that is most beneficial for everybody. ]]> 2017-02-23 20:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155894100 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155945976 2017-02-24 02:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155945976 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155946074 This is a very old tradition in the north of Spain. Entire cities come together to build these human towers called Castells. The objective is to see what team can build the tallest tower and not collapse. This is a really good example of communitarianism because the success of the entire group relies on them all working together. If one person slips, the entire tower will collapse. I have attached both a video and a picture of the base of one of these towers to show how the bottom (the people holding up essentially the most weight) are supported by the concentric circles of people around them. ]]> 2017-02-24 02:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155946074 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155946602 2017-02-24 02:58:01 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155946602 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155949106 Surgeons are an example of a communitarian group of people. They have to work together in order to achieve a common goal and if one of them fails and makes a mistake, they all fail.]]> 2017-02-24 03:24:08 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155949106 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155949619 2017-02-24 03:29:35 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/155949619 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157148560 2017-03-01 19:26:19 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157148560 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157148777 This is a picture of Ikea. The store sells pretty much everything, but what makes it stand out from others, is the fact that they set up and display some of their furniture to make a pretend kitchen/bedroom/living room in order for the buyers to be able to see what their purchases could look like when they are assembled. This is an example of diffuse because it is meant to add emotion and show a hypothetical setting.]]> 2017-03-01 19:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157148777 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157148869 This is an example of a specific mindset because everything is placed in clear and organized rows and there is no room for variation or opinions. There are strict location for everything and things can either be in the right or wrong place. ]]> 2017-03-01 19:27:13 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157148869 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157149025 This is an example of specific because there are clear lines and ordered cubicles. There is no disorder or abstract ideas and everything is very structured. There are clarly set boundaries for everyone to work in and personal space is clearly confined and restricted to some preset boundaries. ]]> 2017-03-01 19:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157149025 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157149099 This is an example of diffusion because the plot is about trying to get into someone else brain. This abstract theory is very extreme and technically could not be falsified. It involves entering the brain and breaking all barriers and restrictions and seeing the world through someone else's brain involving all emotions and personal backgrounds. ]]> 2017-03-01 19:27:47 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157149099 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157149492 2017-03-01 19:28:44 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157149492 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157154289 2017-03-01 19:41:57 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157154289 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157154956 2017-03-01 19:43:36 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157154956 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157156158 2017-03-01 19:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/157156158 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161604807 2017-03-21 17:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161604807 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161704289 2017-03-22 03:42:36 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161704289 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161704384 2017-03-22 03:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161704384 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161705516 2017-03-22 03:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161705516 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161705616 2017-03-22 03:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161705616 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969814 This is a screenshot from a google search of "Kardashian memes." The entire Kardashian family is often criticized for the amount of power, money and fame they have received in relationship to what seems to be doing nothing. This is an example of ascribed. Also, it is often easy for people to mock or tease ascribed people. Memes are a perfect example of this because they are used to mock common situations. ]]> 2017-03-22 20:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969814 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969849 A couple of years ago, Obama's oldest daughter was caught smoking weed and there was a huge deal about it on the press. By just being the president's daughter (not her own personal achievement) she was targeted and the whole situation was a lot more carried out than if it had been any other teenager. Her status and position drew a lot of the attention to the act, that probably would have not been given as much attention if it had involved any other teenager. ]]> 2017-03-22 20:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969849 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969868 Asia is a society that is generally very obsessed with achieving and being the best at everything. This is a picture of one of the Gymnastics training schools. Starting as toddlers, children are trained to their breaking points in sports like gymnastics. Through this rigorous program, however, China has been able to get many gold medals in gymnastics at the Olympics and achieve the greatest level of athletic achievement. ]]> 2017-03-22 20:52:12 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969868 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969906 This is an example of achievement. When war veterans come back from war they are very respected and have a lot of privileges. This represents achievement because after a particular level of achievement is reached,  there are certain privileges and rights that come with it. ]]> 2017-03-22 20:52:22 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/161969906 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/162218834 2017-03-23 17:35:29 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/162218834 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163215150 2017-03-28 17:44:47 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163215150 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163215253 On many airplanes, it can be observed that the 13th row does not exist. This happens because in many societies, 13 is perceived as being an unlucky number. This is an example of outer because it shows that external forces have so much importance in many people'e lives. Some people would not get on a plane, or feel very uncomfortable with having to sit in that row, just because of the superstition. In order to solve the problem, some airline companies have just taken out the row altogether. ]]> 2017-03-28 17:45:02 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163215253 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163216711 This is a picture of Jackson Avery, a character from the TV Show Grey's Anatomy. In one episode, he has to take a very important and hard test in order to become certified in this surgical speciality. In the clip he says that he can only take the exam if he has his special pencil. He thinks that without the pencil he will get a bad grade. This is an example of outer. However, right before his exam, he drops the pencil and accidentally steps on it and so it breaks. So, he has to take the exam without the pencil. In the end he passes the exam and understands that the pencil wasn't actually helping him and that he had passed because he knew the material and was prepared. This second part is an example of inner. ]]> 2017-03-28 17:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163216711 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163216967 This is an example of inner, because these athletes demonstrate a very strong sense of inner accomplishment. Even though they have a significant  handicap, these athletes compete at very high levels and have great accomplishments. These people do not let their physical impairments and outer world affect their aspirations and goals. ]]> 2017-03-28 17:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163216967 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163228199 This is an image of a wild botanical garden. These gardens are know for molding into surroundings and conforming to the nature around them. Because of this, this is an example of outer. In botanical gardens, there is not a lot of order, and nature is not destroyed in order for the plants to grow. On the other hand, the beauty of nature is incorporated into the gardens and it molds and changes the path in which the vegetation/plants/trees/shrubs/flowers grow in. ]]> 2017-03-28 18:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163228199 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163788919 2017-03-30 17:56:25 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163788919 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163794874 2017-03-30 18:13:13 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163794874 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163795256 2017-03-30 18:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163795256 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163831388 2017-03-30 20:52:19 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/163831388 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164693372 2017-04-04 17:51:29 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164693372 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164693450 This is a screenshot of a timesheet for my research job. I have to log in every single minute of work. We have to be very specific with the time that we start as well as the time that we end. Also, we have to demonstrate that we were working hard by writing down all the tasks that we got done in the amount of time that we were in the lab. This is a example of sequential time because everything is very organized and strict and very detailed. Also, we have certain tasks assigned to certain times, and everything is very structured and controlled.]]> 2017-04-04 17:51:44 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164693450 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164693603 This is a picture of the sunset and sunrise times for Austin. The events are very specific and accurate. This is an example of sequential time because it is showing that a very specific event will occur at a very specific and predictable time. This kind of strict time frames are typical of sequential times.]]> 2017-04-04 17:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164693603 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164696747 My family has a tradition, that when we go on a family vacation, we all take our watches off, turn off our phones and computers and just enjoy spending time together. We wake up whenever we wake up naturally, and go to sleep whenever we are tired. We also eat whenever we are hungry. We do not really follow any type of schedule, and base our actions on what we are feeling at the time. This is an example of synchronic time because it follows no strict time slots or schedules and because we base what we want to do on the environment, others and our needs. ]]> 2017-04-04 18:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164696747 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164698213 This is a picture of a sun clock. Based on where the sun is during the day, a sun clock can tell the time. However, this is not an exact time, and more of an approximation. This is an example of synchronic time because it is not categorized and detailed. For example, there is probably such a small difference between 7:01 and 7:02 times on the clock that the sun clock would be an inaccurate way to tell the exact time. This method would show an approximation, but the exact senses of present, past and future would be blended.  ]]> 2017-04-04 18:05:32 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/164698213 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165020056 2017-04-05 23:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165020056 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165020686 2017-04-06 00:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165020686 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165022000 2017-04-06 00:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165022000 luciama https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165224386 2017-04-06 17:55:56 UTC https://padlet.com/luciama/luciamartinez/wish/165224386