Three of the Following Are Differences That Teachers May Find

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Multiple Choice

Three of the following are differences that teachers may find among children from some cultural backgrounds. Which behavior is probably not the result of a child's cultural background per se?

• A)Some children may look down at their feet as a way of showing respect for authority figures.
• B)Some children may be accustomed to "talking back" to authority figures when they disagree.
• C)Some children may feel uncomfortable performing new skills in front of their teacher and peers.
• D)Some children may often touch the people they are talking to.

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Definitions:

Customs And Traditions

The collective habits, practices, ceremonies, and rituals that are handed down within a culture, reflecting the values, beliefs, and history of a community.

Socialization

The process by which individuals learn the values, norms, and behaviors appropriate to their society.

Intersectionality

A concept used to describe the ways in which various aspects of identity interconnect on multiple and often simultaneous levels and can form interlocking systems of oppression.

Homogeneity

The quality or state of being composed of parts that are all of the same kind; uniformity.