An Essay About My Cultural Identity
My Cultural Identity
Many people wonder what's my cultural identity, I always get asked “What are you?” “Are you black, Indian, Asian, etc ?” I understand my caramel skin tone may make people wonder what my race or culture may be. But no, I'm not black nor Indian. I define my cultural identity to be Mexican-American, since my family and I migrated from Mexico to the United State when I was only two years old. My religion, the way I dress,and what I eat symbolize what my cultural identity is. First of all, religion has always played a tremendous role in who I am. Before I could even talk or walk I was baptized, making me a catholic. My religion influences what I celebrate for an example Christ day or in other word Christmas. …show more content…
Although I believe that my (Mexican) culture has one of the best tasting foods that make your mouth water by just the sight of the dish. Each dish has a special, spicy taste that makes your mouth hotter than 120 Fahrenheit, but you still eat it for the reason of it's tasting so marvelous. In my house, my generous mom makes home cook meals that smell like heaven, although we're a tiny family of 4, including my 2 cousins she's always making enough food to feed a whole school. If I'm not eating Mexican food I'm eating American food which is normally greasy fast food, that taste good as well but not the best. I refuse to wear ponchos, huaraches, or rock the cowgirl look which most Mexican girl’s wear. I'm usually wearing high waisted pants with a crop top or a tight fitted cotton dress which most American girls wear. Therefore, when I'm at a Mexican themed event like a Quinceanera, a jaripeo (rodeo), or a Band is playing people say, “What are you wearing, where's your boots, or your Texana hat?” Which makes me feel left out at times. My fashion taste is inspired by the American’s culture and celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, etc. Which I love their
Many people wonder what's my cultural identity, I always get asked “What are you?” “Are you black, Indian, Asian, etc ?” I understand my caramel skin tone may make people wonder what my race or culture may be. But no, I'm not black nor Indian. I define my cultural identity to be Mexican-American, since my family and I migrated from Mexico to the United State when I was only two years old. My religion, the way I dress,and what I eat symbolize what my cultural identity is. First of all, religion has always played a tremendous role in who I am. Before I could even talk or walk I was baptized, making me a catholic. My religion influences what I celebrate for an example Christ day or in other word Christmas. …show more content…
Although I believe that my (Mexican) culture has one of the best tasting foods that make your mouth water by just the sight of the dish. Each dish has a special, spicy taste that makes your mouth hotter than 120 Fahrenheit, but you still eat it for the reason of it's tasting so marvelous. In my house, my generous mom makes home cook meals that smell like heaven, although we're a tiny family of 4, including my 2 cousins she's always making enough food to feed a whole school. If I'm not eating Mexican food I'm eating American food which is normally greasy fast food, that taste good as well but not the best. I refuse to wear ponchos, huaraches, or rock the cowgirl look which most Mexican girl’s wear. I'm usually wearing high waisted pants with a crop top or a tight fitted cotton dress which most American girls wear. Therefore, when I'm at a Mexican themed event like a Quinceanera, a jaripeo (rodeo), or a Band is playing people say, “What are you wearing, where's your boots, or your Texana hat?” Which makes me feel left out at times. My fashion taste is inspired by the American’s culture and celebrities like Kylie Jenner, Kendall Jenner, etc. Which I love their