Examples Of Cultural Universals
Anthropology is the study of human societies and cultures. Culture is a behavior that is transmitted through learning, and it is shared among groups that are divided among beliefs. During the time of slavery, African-Americans were treated worse than the whites. They were stripped of their culture, whether it was at the movies or their way of communicating, it was gone. Culture Universals are used in literature to create an outline of the novel.
One Culture Universal found in the books that were read was values. “Never call no white man master. For all are brothers and equal. Black is just as good as white. So always keep courage and never back off from a white man” (Lester 32). A white father believed that there was no difference between …show more content…
It was also as if they were scared some of the black would rub off on them; if they associated with them they will live like them, poor and uneducated. Although Mr. Tillage’s statement differed from others, this was his belief. Every person may have different values, but that is way cultures form.
There are four Cultural Universals, one being religion. Religion is a big part of one’s life, whether one is monotheistic, polytheistic, or even anti-theistic, it is still a religion. At the time of slavery and discrimination, a lot of families would pray to get out of their situations, to live free, and to get an education. “You see, our parents were real religious, and they felt as though God was going to take care of them” (Tillage 59 ). Religion was used as an assurance; it was hope and faith for protection. Many felt that God was a savior, that he was to watch over them and to help out anyone.
The last Cultural Universal that was encountered was communication and body language. During the fight for Civil Rights, many movements took place. While the movements were occurring, many police officers would sic dogs on blacks. In Leon’s Story, he mentioned their preparation. “Before we marched, we used to get rubber inner tubes and we would cut them up” (Tillage 90). “Then we’d put our regular pants back on and a pair of overalls” (Tillage 90). Many African-Americans went through this process for fear of being attacked and brutally bitten
One Culture Universal found in the books that were read was values. “Never call no white man master. For all are brothers and equal. Black is just as good as white. So always keep courage and never back off from a white man” (Lester 32). A white father believed that there was no difference between …show more content…
It was also as if they were scared some of the black would rub off on them; if they associated with them they will live like them, poor and uneducated. Although Mr. Tillage’s statement differed from others, this was his belief. Every person may have different values, but that is way cultures form.
There are four Cultural Universals, one being religion. Religion is a big part of one’s life, whether one is monotheistic, polytheistic, or even anti-theistic, it is still a religion. At the time of slavery and discrimination, a lot of families would pray to get out of their situations, to live free, and to get an education. “You see, our parents were real religious, and they felt as though God was going to take care of them” (Tillage 59 ). Religion was used as an assurance; it was hope and faith for protection. Many felt that God was a savior, that he was to watch over them and to help out anyone.
The last Cultural Universal that was encountered was communication and body language. During the fight for Civil Rights, many movements took place. While the movements were occurring, many police officers would sic dogs on blacks. In Leon’s Story, he mentioned their preparation. “Before we marched, we used to get rubber inner tubes and we would cut them up” (Tillage 90). “Then we’d put our regular pants back on and a pair of overalls” (Tillage 90). Many African-Americans went through this process for fear of being attacked and brutally bitten