The Cultural Nature of Human Development questions
1-Discuss three concepts or issues from Chapters 1-6 of The Cultural Nature of Human Development that you can relate to on a personal level. Will these concepts or issues affect you in your future professional life? Why or why not?
Respond to at least one classmate, preferably someone who has not been responded to.
2-Describe two ways in which information and/or perspectives from The Cultural Nature of Human Development can be integrated into your future professional role. What are some possible obstacles to integrating this knowledge into your profession both generally and at a personal level?
Respond to at least one classmate, preferably one who has not been responded to.
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In chapter two, the author states that “human development is a process in which people transform through their ongoing participation in cultural activities, which in turn contribute to the changes in the cultural communities across generations.” (P.37). I can relate to this at a personal level because individual development is affected by cultural activities. We grow up to become and reflect on our cultures. Another concept is addressed in chapter three that reflects on gender differences as a function of culture such as gender role training and biological preparation of gender roles. I can relate this at a personal level became cultural….
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