Cultural and Ethnic StudiesRead the attached selection from Mary Pipher’s book “The Middle of Everywhere”. Mary Pipher begins her discussion of the many cultures in her hometown of Lincoln
Nebraska by reflecting on her own cultural identity. I think that’s a good place for us to start, too. You can use Pipher’s “I Am” format if you’d like, but you don’t
have to. Here are some questions to get you started (You don’t have to answer them all…) Who are your parents and grandparents? Where have you lived? What foods do
you like? (Personal or cultural?) What are some attitudes you learned as a child? What were some sayings in your family? What occupations did some of your ancestors
have? …And think about: —Pivotal events that shaped your core values. —Certain people and experiences that interested you. —Certain things you care about—
school, sports, leisure activities, hobbies, animals, and politics. Whew! It sounds like I am asking for a huge paper, but I’m not. I just want to get you thinking.
Tell your story. One page should be enough!
