People from the same culture can be recognized by many traits- language, dress, food, manners. There are so many different cultural groups and sub-groups within those groups. What is culture- ethnicity, religion, rural vs urban, gender, disability, age, sexual preference, citizenship, in Canada- your provincial identity to name a few! The boundaries can be blurred at times. We all can belong to various sub-groups.
Regardless, everyone has their own individuality that needs to be seen. Can we say do not judge me by my identified group? How do you identify yourself? I am Canadian- not a hyphenated Canadian. However, others want to be a hyphenated Canadian! Can we be both- of course! Depending on the situation, we can define ourselves the way we want! We are part of a group and an individual simultaneously!
Nice photos, Barb. Good illustrations for your post today. I think oaks are my favourite trees these days. “Every oak tree started out as a couple of nuts who decided to stand their ground.”
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