Friendship
(*) Bhavana Raghu Nathen Veeravalli
South Indian culture
Differences from American culture
History of India
(*) Points of interest. What I want to gain from this project
Born in America, with immigrant Parents
Her family practices the religious aspect of their culture
Learning about other cultures makes people more well-rounded and open minded
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In the past, the country was ruled by the Muslim and and the British.
The Purna Swaraj declaration
(*) India is a very diverse country. Each state has their own culture and language
Bhavana's Parents were both born and raised in Tamil Nadu
Quote: "Most scholars, like Mithi Mukherjee in India under the Shadows of Empire, see the Purna Swaraj resolution as a critical component of the changing strategy of the independence movement in engaging with the British: the demand for freedom was now made in the language justice and not charity. The Purna Swaraj resolution was seen as a critical symbolic event by leaders of the freedom movement and Indians in general" ("Declaration of Purna Swaraj").
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Broadening my perspective by learning
(*) Cultures impact on community, religion, and food.
Initial Thesis: Culture has a big impact on people's perspective
Parental influences due to their cultural backgrounds
(*)America's culture encourages individualism, while India's culture forces community
High population means cramped cities and villages. Everyone seems to know everybody else in India
The concept of community is also a safety measure too. For example, you would not harm someone you knew.
America has a lot more space, people live in big houses, with big yards, it is common that people do not know the majority of their neighbors.
They made sure to teach her and her siblings the importance of family, their language (Hindi) and their cultures foods
Her story of how she overcame prejudice and learned to love, and embrace her culture
Summary: This is a copy of the Purna Swaraj Declaration, which goes over the rights of the people now that the country of India is no longer under the rule of the British.
Citation: “CADIndia.” CAD, 2019, www.constitutionofindia.net/historical_constitutions/declaration_of_purna_swarajindian_national_congress1930__26th%20January%201930.
(*) Religion
(*) Bhavana's religion, Hinduism, has a big impact on her life, culture, and perspective.
Hinduism, pushes the concept of religious non profits. Doing Dharmam (charity). There are different types of charities (food money education) which one can do to help become a better person through living for others.
Karma is a big part of the religion as well
Eating- there are specific types of food you're allowed to eat. Eating out a lot alters the way you think. Preparing food is made to offer to God first to get that blessing.
Government structure
Parliamentary government, organized under the Constitution of India.
Citation: “India Government Overview.” AltTox.org, 2016, alttox.org/mapp/regulatory-policy/india-programs-policies/india-government-overview/.
Summary: This source breaks down the government of Indian, and explains how the power is divided among the country: 2 Houses, a president and a prime minister
Quote: "While the President is the head of the state, the Prime Minister, as head of the Central or Union government, exercises the most executive power" ("Indian Government").
Supreme God, Krishna
Holidays
Celebrates the God’s birthdays.
Diwali
Many of these celebrations have components of family, prayers, feasts, and traditional clothing
Summary: Krishna is portrayed as a young adult, and can resemble mischief. He is a very popular Hindu God. He is written in an Epic, written by a Priest, as it was a story told for many generations
Citation: Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Nimbarka.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., 2015, www.britannica.com/biography/Nimbarka-Indian-philosopher.
Quote: " Thus, Krishna’s youthful dalliances with the gopis are interpreted as symbolic of the loving interplay between God and the human soul" ("Krishna").
How does different cultures impact our views?
Thesis: Learning about a friends cultural background will enhance a friendship.