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Culture and Culture Shock
International Agriculture
AGED 4713
Fall 2002
Culture
The Norms Beliefs and Customs Learned From Society That Lead to Common Patterns of Behavior
It includes:– Values– Paradigms
Culture
Is a group’s way of life, including the shared system of social meanings, values and relationships that is transmitted between generations
Value
An enduring belief that a specific mode of conduct or end – state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite mode of conduct or end – state of existence.
Paradigm
An example, pattern; especially an outstanding clear or typical example – Ideas– Practices – Customs– Points of view
Attributes of Culture
Language Religion Music Courtesy Legal systems Sports
Learned behavior
Culture Shock
The process of emotional responses that a person experiences upon arrival or placement in a new cultural settings
– Cultural shock has several stages
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Elation
Initial reaction to a voluntary move into a new culture or situation
Reactions– excitement– hope– anticipation– expectations are developed– opportunities are assessed with unrealistic optimism
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Anxiety
New comer becomes apprehensive and disoriented about the change
Reactions– test stereotype– cling to past culture– opportunities are assessed with unrealistic pessimism
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Rejection
Rejection
New comer explores ways to nullify the change and return to former culture
Persons forced into new situation involuntary might go directly to this stage
Rejection
Reactions– alienation of self– negative attitude– antisocial behavior– “this can be happening”
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Rejection
Regression
Regression
Lowest emotional point during transition.New-comer realized the permanence of the situation
Reactions– submissive– by-pass opportunities for interaction– hopelessness
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Rejection
Regression
Reentry
Reentry
New-comer rediscovers positive aspects of the new situation
Reactions– able to look back and laugh– becomes involved with others in the culture and their
activities– one or more opportunities are realized– hope returns
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Rejection
Regression
Reentry
Acceptance
Acceptance
The person becomes part of the social system and accept his/her role in it
Reactions– development of friendships– emotionally settled– social participation
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Rejection
Regression
Reentry
Acceptance
Acceptance
The person becomes part of the social system and accept his/her role in it
Reactions– development of friendships– emotionally settled– social participation
Stages of Culture Shock
Arrival in new culture
Normal behavior
Time
Elation
Anxiety
Rejection
Regression
Reentry
AcceptanceAffection
Affection
Person develops emotional ties to the culture Reactions
– support and promotion– pride– work to bring improvement
Overcoming culture shock
Do homework: Be prepared !– Research area, people and customs– Talk to someone who has been there– Be aware that culture shock happens– Make arrangements ahead of time
Enter with an open mind ! Get involved Don’t be critical of locals Realize that you can and will survive
Overcoming culture shock
Understand that was is apparent and what is reality may be very different.
Get to know the locals- don’t remain in isolation Examine your own social and cultural biases Don’t make a clean break from your past culture Continue some activities from your previous
culture Find someone from your previous culture
Reverse culture Shock
Occurs upon reentry into culture of origin.
The person experiences feelings of homelessness
Person became a “citizen” of two cultures
Culture and Culture Shock
International Agriculture
AGED 4713
Fall 2002
