Elaisa Mae V.

Sebastian

BSACC-1 (BLK 1)

ASSIGMENT NO.2 FOR MODULE 3

UNDERSTANDING THE SELF

QUESTION:
How is myself, shaped and influenced by culture? (30 points.)

Our culture influences how we work and play, as well as how we perceive ourselves and
others. It has an impact on our values, or what we regard to be right and wrong. This is how
the society in which we live has an impact on our decisions. However, our decisions have the
potential to affect others and, as a result, help shape our society. Finally, the definition
recognizes that culture has an impact on our views about what is true and incorrect, our
attitudes, including our likes and dislikes, our values, and our behaviors. Our identities are
established as a result of various cultural influences. Our lives are shaped by how we see
ourselves, which is shaped by our cultural surroundings. Self-perceptions affect how we think
about the world, our social interactions, our health and lifestyle choices, community
engagement, political actions, and ultimately, our own and others' well-being. The cultural
values of a family influence the formation of a child's self-concept: Culture influences how we
see ourselves and others. When children are with adults in some cultures, for example, they are
expected to be quiet and respectful. Within their cultural setting, each family has an impact on
a child's self-concept.