The document discusses communication and culture in Nepal. It covers Nepali clothing traditions which vary based on geography and history. Traditional outfits include the daura suruwal for men. Gender roles are dictated by tradition, with women facing discrimination. However, roles are gradually changing with education and globalization. The document also discusses Nepal's many languages and nonverbal customs like head shaking for "yes". Traditional dances are an important part of culture. Community and connection to the land are valued over material wealth.
This was exclusively made by one journalist from CRI for Ministry of Commerce, PRC. During cultural exchange program it was presented and appreciated highly by the audience.
Part # 1: Some cities and other places in Nepal.
Part # 2: People who live in Nepal.
Part # 3: The political system in Nepal.
Part # 4: Some services and communities in Nepal.
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This was exclusively made by one journalist from CRI for Ministry of Commerce, PRC. During cultural exchange program it was presented and appreciated highly by the audience.
Part # 1: Some cities and other places in Nepal.
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Part # 3: The political system in Nepal.
Part # 4: Some services and communities in Nepal.
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Presentation for a session for IAS officers of AGMUT and North-East cadres on "Introducing Sikkim": a talk on history, politics, cultures, communities, tourism and socio-economic perspectives of Sikkim.
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Assam Administrative Staff College, Guwahati.
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Uttara Kannada is situated in the western coast of Karnataka. It is spread across 10,277 sq. kms comprising of 11 talukas -Ankola, Bhatkal, Haliyal, Honnavar, Karwar, Kumta, Mundgod, Siddapur, Sirsi, Supa and Yallapur. The district has a 77% literacy rate.
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Running header: An Individual’s Culture
Sociology Assignment Paper
Observation of an Individual’s Culture Different to Mine
Sa’Lerial Williams
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Professor Sabido
Intro to Sociology
July. 26 2019
Observation of an Individual’s Culture Different to Mine
For this sociology assignment paper, I have selected a group of people to whom I met at an event related to their festival. These people are Nepalese, and their culture is totally different from my culture. One of my friends took me to their event with him; a boy named Bhatt was my friend’s friend, who is from Nepal. Bhatt is an Asian male, I just got amazed at the initial introduction I started observing their culture in detail and was mesmerized. I just loved their culture and that’s why my topic of sociology paper is Nepalese culture. I have observed a lot of things in that event because there was a vast range of Nepalese traditional dresses, food, ways of celebration, etc. and later I also researched a lot about their culture. Individuals of Nepal usually greet others with Namaste as a customary salaam, as they did when I was in that event that is widely practiced in most of the nation. This group is approximately 23 million Nepalese who made 69 diverse linguistic and cultural groups, additionally recognized as ethnic associations existing in various parts of the country (Gopal & Verma, 1977). Essentially every ethnic group has their different clothes, vocalize their dialects or languages, and develop their religious traditions. People live under various distinct environmental and geographic familiarizations, from the low fields near the border of India, northward into the central valleys and hills of Mahabharata Mountain, and up to the tremendous manifest lowlands of the Himalayan region.
Languages: In Nepal commonly, there are a couple of significant groups of people located in high Himalayan range Tibetan font (Bhot Burmese or Tibeto-Burman) and low hill to Indo-Aryan (Bharopeli) mid-hill origin societies. Region of Himalayan villages groups who speak Tibetan origin Gurung of Manang, Tibetan Sherpa, Dolpo, Mustang district and Thakali of high plain of Mustang are observed in subalpine to Tran’s regions of Himalayan. The best recognized are the people of Sherpa who have achieved world fame and attention because of their skills of mountaineering. The word “Sherpa,” in English signified as a mountain leader, and Bhatt my friend's friend is from Sherpa, he had extraordinary skills and strength.
Sub-cultures: In the mid-hill frequently located Chepang, Gurung, Sunwar, Rai, Magar, Tamang, and Limbu groups, as well as different Mongoloid groups, exist in these areas. In towns, Kshetri, Punjabi, and Marbadi where different diverse groups are located. The groups of Magar, Gurung, Limbu, Rai, are popular in the world because of Gurkha solder.
Geography: In Terai Plain Lal (Mithila), Yadav, Jha, Singh, Majhi, Rajput, Kshetri, and many more people .
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1. The Culture Of
Nepal
And
Communication
A group feat accomplished amongst Lindsey, Felicia, Maria,
and Aristotle
2. Introduction
• Greetings, travelers – Namaste. Welcome to the mystique land of Nepal -
home to the mighty Himalayas and birth place of the rocky titan, Mount
Everest.
• In this presentation, our goal is to – ultimately – help you to better
understand the Nepali. These unique peoples are members of an ancient,
mystifying culture in which they express messages far differently from the
ways in which we do so ourselves.
• Thus it is vital that one makes an effort to immerse themselves in their
culture – to better communicate with them.
• Now without further ado . .
• LET’S BEGIN!
4. Clothes with Meaning
• Although clothing functions “primarily to keep us warm and within
society’s bounds of decency,” it also conveys a strong sense of culture
amongst the Nepali (95).
• The unique attire worn by these peoples are a brilliant blend of various
religions and ethnic groups – crafted under the influence of neighboring
countries such as India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
• Many other factors have contributed to Nepali attire – such as geography
and history.
• Let’s take a look.
5. Geography
• Nepal – a predominantly rural society – includes a low-land in the south,
near the Ganges River with a warm and humid climate.
• The climate, however, is more temperate in regions surrounding
Kathmandu (the large, metropolitan capital), while a cold alpine climate
packed with short summers and long, harsh winters prevails at higher
elevations.
• This amazingly diverse climate has functioned greatly in contributing to
the variation in typical Nepalese clothing for the many ethnic groups
which reside within this mountainous nation.
6. History
• Nepal's history as an independent monarchy throughout the 18th and
19th centuries allowed this land to retain much of its traditional dress and
customs.
• Thus, the clothing in most regions of Nepal has remained relatively
unchanged for centuries.
7. Notable Attire
• Throughout Nepal, particular clothing is nationally and historically recognized
among others.
• One such example is the daura suruwal.
• This garment (mostly for males) consists of a long tunic or vest over pants. The
vest or tunic has five pleats and eight ties, each with religious significance. The
pants fit quite loosely through the hips and crotch and are then fitted from the
knee to ankle. A wool hat, called the topi, completes the traditional outfit. Today,
the topi may be worn with Western men's dress, particularly in the cities.
• Another example is the traditional Sherpa dress. This consists of a knee-length
robe woven of yak wool. Itis similar for both men and women and is worn with yak
wool pants. Boots made of yak hide are stuffed with dried grass for warmth were
traditional
9. A Land Driven by Tradition
• One’s gender – “the culturally constructed and psychologically based
perception of one’s self as feminine, masculine, or androgynous” – is one
of the determining factors of one’s opportunities in life in Nepal (143).
• Unfortunately, gender discrimination and inequality prevails throughout
the country.
• The lives of men and women are ultimately dictated by unfair,
discriminative roles grounded deep in the roots of unalterable Nepali
religious tradition.
10. Men
• Since Nepal is a patriarchal society, the birth of a son is valued at more
than that of a daughter.
• Men and boys are often assigned tasks outside of the house – off ‘running
errands.’
• Even when work is house-related, it is most often outside.
11. Women
• “Women in Nepal face discrimination from the womb,” states Uma
Bhandari, the president of Rural Women’s Network Nepal (an organization
focused on gender equality and women empowerment through
education).
• Religious beliefs grant exclusive ‘powers’ (such as the performing rights of
shraddha, a homage to the dead) to males. For this reason, many families
choose to abort pregnancies if discovered their child is to be female.
• Husbands are granted various marital provisions over wives.
• In fact, one in three women in Nepal fall victim to domestic violence.
Mostly due to a lack of awareness in society.
• Women are, for the most part, grounded to their homes – in which they
perform stereotypical household tasks while girls are restricted beneath
overprotective parents.
12. Change Through Globalization and
Education
• Slowly, but progressively, things are changing in Nepali society. Roles are
becoming more blended through education and globalization.
• Although discrimination is still prominent in many rural areas (the majority
of the country), females are facing less obstacles in the line of education.
• Men, as well, are beginning to change.
• Fathers and sons, more often than before, are beginning to immerse
themselves in previously known as “feminine tasks,” such as tending to
gardens or handling dishes.
• More and more women are leaving homes and capturing the opportunity
of studying abroad.
• Fortunately, people are becoming more open-minded.
14. A World of Words
• Nepal has an amazing variety of languages that are currently spoken
throughout the country – over 120
• Though the many languages are documented, there are only seven
primary ones that are nationally recognized across Nepal.
• These are Nepali, Newari, Hindi, Gurung, Limbu, Gorkha, and Maithili.
• It wasn’t until the launch of the national education program of Nepal did
the majority (58.3%) convert to speaking Nepali, but even now it is not
consistent throughout the entire country.
• Reason for this?
• Much of the educational programs are focused on the central and eastern
portions of the country – whereas the remaining regions are still land to
many, many spoken languages.
15. By Unspoken Means
• There are various non-verbal customs both practiced and understood
across the country of Nepal.
• One such example is their way of nonverbally expressing approval. A
citizen will shake their head from side to side, signaling yes. This is in
complete contrast to what we, in America, take to be as the sign of no.
• Another thing to note, would be the lack of personal space given between
partners in a discussion. Nepalese tend to stand closer in a conversation
than we Americans, and also have the tendency to touch one another (on
the arm or shoulder) to show familiarity with one another.
• Lastly to note, would be an example of nonverbal greeting: the widely
understood slight bow of the head – with the hands placed together – and
often followed by the remark “Namaste.”
16. Folk Dance
• Now follow this here link to see a traditional Nepali dance being
performed (by Nepali, of course).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud3aLywJJvM&feature=email
17. Communication Concepts in Use
• When approaching members of this culture (as well as many others) one
should strive to develop intercultural communication competence – “the
ability to adapt one’s behavior toward another person in ways that are
appropriate to the other person’s culture” (161).
• Increase your competence by minimizing your own cultural identity.
Become integrated.
• Become other-oriented. Communicating with members of other cultures,
the Nepali in particular, is quite difficult when in a self-centered state.
• Assume similarities, as well as differences.
20. Q1
• Question 1:
• Does preserving a traditional way of life in Nepal-extended families living
in harmony with the land-bring about more happiness than "improving"
Nepalis' standard of living with unchecked development? Does this relate
to your own family? How so?
21. Q2
• Question 2:
• Is it true that Western development workers should not blindly impose
modern "improvements" on ancient cultures, but that industrialized
countries have lessons to learn from people like the Nepalis about building
sustainable societies? What is your reasoning for your answer? Can you
relate in your own society?
22. Q3
• Question 3:
• Do you believe that community and a close relationship with the land can
enrich human life beyond all comparison with material wealth or
technological sophistication? If so, why do you feel that way? Can you
provide an example from your personal relationships?
23. Q4
• Question 4:
• Despite the fact that a man may have a wife and five children stashed at
his home in Nepal and a second wife tucked away in a house in a distant
city, he squares his dalliances with his devotion to religion. A man may
petition his mullah for permission to make muthaa, or temporary
marriage, and the custom is still common in parts of Nepal, for married
men who might face intervals without the comfort of their wives, fighting
in distant wars, or traveling on an extended trip. The men find it better to
sanctify the union, however short-lived, in their Gods' sight, than simply to
have sex. Can Nepali women whose husbands were away be granted
muthaa? Of course not! Do you find this barbaric and unjust, or can you
empathize with their culture and reasoning?
• And that’s it!
24. Credits
• This project is a result of the combined efforts of the members of Group 2.
These people are:
• Lindsey – verbal and nonverbal use of clothing
• Felicia –Verbal and Nonverbal Language
• Aristotle – Gender roles and creation of the PowerPoint
• Maria – Verbal and Nonverbal Rituals
25. Works Cited
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