Introduction
Identity refers to the social categories and the sources where an individual derives self-respect and dignity. The regulation involves personal attributes that cannot be conveyed naturally in terms of social class, ethnicity, color, and gender (Hogg, 2016). In various contexts, some categories are described as identities and are not vital to personal distinctiveness, however, in its present incarnation, personality may reflect and evoke the impression that social types are formed based on self-respect. Varying identity features are based on gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, education, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Examples of regulating cultural borders have consequences that affect those involved based on ethnicity, gender, cultures, or education causing disagreements between people.
Cultural Border Created by Ethnicity and Power
A cultural border indicates a barrier that results from a more powerful side intending to protect its cultural knowledge, political power, and privileges. Trying to construct a topology of a multicultural society may fail most of the time because it is never a simple task (Popli et al., 2016). Although cultural diversity is frequently well-defined by superficially clear-cut categories, classifying culture entwined with these diverse categories is complex.
Commonly, references to Asian-American, Muslim, Black, and female cultures are mentioned as defined by clear boundaries or as distinct entities. Presumptions are also made that if Asian encounters an African-American, their supposed cultural variances form a cultural border. Either way, whenever a white teacher contains a set of minority children in the class, creating a cultural boundary between them may be inevitable (Popli et al., 2016). Nevertheless, switching the focus from a group to individuals, cultural border affectation completely loses its power. For example, the Korean and the non-whites share many social behaviors, to ensure that ethnic differences do not have a persistent effect.
The Consequences
Cultural borderland results from a psychological and political space formed when two or more races and cultures occupy a similar territory making the border-crossers struggle with their bicultural identities. People, thus, face a challenge in recognizing their original cultures, which in most cases becomes a subject of ridicule from the influential culture. Additionally, the borderland is not on a center stage but rather highly political, usually seen as a peripheral space for cultural hybrids – individuals who have adopted foreign culture. The artistic combinations no longer fit the identical examples of their original culture, which is viewed as a threat to the adopted culture’s integrity (Popli et al., 2016). This type of identity category may impact negatively because biased views between cultures essentially result in racism, and in extreme forms, racialism may lead to genocide. The cultural identity category is not bounded by territory, but rather, it is human beings who pass, carry, discover and consume cultures. As they move around, they carry their cultures as well as their outlooks with them.
The Disagreements
When people converge in the same area, they try to live together although it is difficult due to different cultures and beliefs. The interactions might lead to disagreements between the communities as every person clings to their values (Popli et al., 2016). As the discrepancies evolve, cultural boundaries develop causing differences if more focus is given to identity. Although the differences might prevail, they begin to subside after some time, developing a new and unique culture. However, the disparities might remain for a long time, thus causing the borders through identity cultures to remain for a long time. As people continue to interact, new ethnic values are, therefore, acquired resulting in a multicultural group.
Conclusion
Existing identity categories among individuals create uniqueness and uniformity based on gender, race, religion, socioeconomic status, education, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. At times, the identity category based on culture may result in advanced effects caused by prejudiced views between cultures. The main point is to understand that every person possesses a unique cultural form, and therefore, varied beliefs may not be separable. Versions of a specific tribe are shared through interactions with other people from various backgrounds.
References
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Popli, M., Akbar, M., Kumar, V., & Gaur, A. (2016). Reconceptualising cultural distance: The role of cultural experience reserve in cross-border acquisitions. Journal of World Business, 51(3), 404-412. Web.