Cultural Comparison and Contrast Essay By Eric Arnold

Culture is a word that has no standard definition. If you were to ask ten people you would probably get ten different answers. My definition starts with the word shared. A culture shares common behaviors, customs, and accepted norms. It is further defined from traditions and memories passed on through generations. A culture can be influenced by the environmental surroundings such as desert or mountains. Culture is the shared attitude and behavior that describe the workings of a group or slice of society. It is evident in paintings, music, and customs that are portrayed on walls, in music halls, and in ceremonies. After traveling around the world some, I believe that the cultural differences evident in each country define us as human beings.
The deaf and the military are cultures that exist within other cultures as a part of society. Each of these cultures has several similarities that enable them to exist as a part of society. For instance, both have their own languag...