Cultural Acceptance Leads to Community Empowerment

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

When we look at the environment condition, it is not for us to laugh or cry, or lament or curse, or pretend that it is different. It is for us to understand. That is our duty as human beings. Although the past cannot be changed the future is ours to make. Culture plays a major role in the nation-building process. Our culture is what shapes us. It shapes our behavior and our identity. Culture is our way of living, it refers to the shared language, beliefs, values, norms, behaviors and material objects that are passed down from one generation to the next. Cultural diversity is important because our country, workplaces and school increasingly consist of various cultural, racial and ethnic groups. We can learn from one another but first, we must have a level of understanding about each other. Learning about other cultures helps us understand different perspectives within the world in which we live. It helps us recognize and respect "ways of being". So that as we interact with others we can build bridges to trust and respect that leads to community empowerment.

METHODS

The researcher utilized the descriptive or survey method of research where the researcher collected information from a large group of people by means of questionnaires. It is a good way to obtain information for those who may not have the time to attend. It enables people to take their time and think about it. Respondents can state their views of feelings privately without worrying about the possible reaction of the researcher provided that they must answer the questions as honestly as possible so as to avoid the researcher drawing a false conclusion from her study.

RESULTS

The respondents of the study were 23 teachers and grade 8 learners from Agoncillo National High School for the S.Y. 2018-2019. This will be a great help to respect and understand individual differences, differences that when combined together can build a solid foundation.

DISCUSSIONS

The researcher decided to conduct this study to determine and assess the impact of cultural differences in what kind of community empowerment we had nowadays. This research intends to identify the importance of cultural acceptance for the achievements of community empowerment including issues of community capacity, institutional capacity, and regulatory frameworks. It is primarily meant to help those who want to know what progress means for their society and to help them identify which components should be measured.