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Surface & Deep Culture

Categorize the following scenarios as expressions of surface or deep culture.

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The school cafeteria is serving Jamaican beef patties and Chinese egg rolls.Surface Culture
A student is uncomfortable when the teacher stands very close to him.Deep Culture
Students show pride in their heritage by wearing their national flag in clothing and jewelrySurface Culture
You decorate your room with images from the Harlem Renaissance.Surface Culture
You hear children addressing adult non-family members as “tio”(uncle) and “tia” (aunt) to show their respect for adults.Deep Culture
Observing Yom KippurSurface Culture
A teenage student frequently misses days of school in order to care for her younger siblings while her parents work.Deep Culture
A student’s parents ask that their daughter be excused from Physical Education classes because in their culture, it is forbidden for boys and girls to play sports together.Deep Culture


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