Cultural Understanding Perspectives:
Hofsteede's theory:
- get an understanding of what kind of values are related to wellbeing
- culture is learned, adapted and shown in behavior
Geertz's theory:
- get an understanding of what kind of meaning that lies behind
- go out and see/experience culture
- to really understand culture & traditions one needs "to make thick descriptions"
Today, we went to see the celebration for constitution day and the 100 year anniversary of women's suffrage. There were many differences of this event compared to the ones we have in the United States. If Obama were to give a public speech, the security would be more strict, more barriers and restrictions and you would probably have to pay to be there. At this event, the Queen (and her family) and Prime Minister were there giving a speech. The security was similar to airport screening. They scanned my body for metal and let me through. However, there were plenty of body guards and police in the area. Even though I couldn't understand the speeches I got a strong sense of pride and unity. The audience laughed at the jokes the Queen made, there wasn't any struggling or fighting to get the best view and when the national anthem was sung it seemed full of enthusiasm.
Great analysis of the differences between the US and Denmark's security!
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