The purpose of this assignment is to investigate friendship and relationship differences in a specific culture, compared to your own culture. Choose a country, international region or cultural group that you are interested in studying. Then research multiple sources for your information, using the following questions about relationships in the culture as a guide. Utilize ASU’s library for research on your country and the topics below, you can also explore current documentary films, current news stories from or about the culture, and conduct interviews with someone from that culture if possible, etc. You should have at least 5 credible sources for your information.
Address at least 5 of these bullet point topics in your project:
– What constitutes friendship in the culture? How are they formed? To what extent can you rely on a friend to help you? How long do friendships last?
– What are the cultural norms and taboos regarding meeting and dating people of the opposite sex?
– How are marriage proposals conducted in the culture? Is it between a man and a woman? Is parental permission needed? Is a marriage arranged by an individual’s parents or a third party or “go-between”?
– What is a typical wedding like? What are the reasons for the rites and rituals that are associated with it? How much variation can there be in the type of marriage ceremony that couples have?
– How do members of the culture view divorce?
– If divorce occurs, what are the rights of each partner? What is the emotional impact?
– What is the general cultural attitude toward homosexuality? What legal rights or protections exist for gay or lesbian couples? Can they marry or adopt?
– With respect to gender roles, how are the general perspectives of this culture the same as or different from your culture? How does this vary with regard to social class, education, urban and rural population, and generational changes?
Comparing Countries Tool:
https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison-tool
NOTE: The countries & cultures that I choose are Vietnam (my own culture) & Mexico.
Please explain this question in 2-3 sentences at the beginning of the essay “How (specifically) will each of these sources be used/useful to your project?”