Cultural Heritage

Brief History of the "Old Country"

Behaviors and Values

Food Preferences

Dress Styles

Child Rearing Patterns and Discipline

Sexual Identity

Role of Mother, Father, Grandparents, and Siblings

Language and Speech Patterns

Religion and Attitudes towards It

Marriage and Courtship

Drugs and/or Alcohol Use

Health Practices including Folk Medicine and Attitudes

Education and Employment

My Cultural Heritage

Brief History of the "Old Country"

Generations upon generations of Americans do not really consider the United States as their "true home country" because they came here in search of a better life and future not only for themselves but for their loved ones. Despite their reasons for living their native homelands, they still have fond memories of the "old country." I for one am no different since I originated from the Dominican Republic, an island paradise in the Caribbean that occupies almost 70% of the island of Hispaniola. Hispaniola actually comprises...
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