Building Cultural Identitiy

Building cultural identity includes enlightening oneself with knowledge of a wide range of cultures. As such, school work should introduce students to their own cultural background, family heritage, life philosophies and what it means to be a citizen of the world in general. Encountering other cultures is an essential part of constructing one’s own cultural identity. It is important to consider one’s own and common cultural backgrounds and cultural choices. Students should be encouraged to view their own, as well as others’ multicultural diversity as a constructive force and a source of strength