Examples Of Growing Up In American Culture

I identify as a white Jewish and straight male. More Specifically, in terms of my culture, I am a Modern Orthodox Jew. Additionally, I deeply resonate with my American identity as well.
As I grew up in the Orthodox Jewish community, I learned that men were responsible to ensure that the needs of their home were taken care of. Men were supposed to go to work each day and make sure that things were paid for. Although it was not uncommon for women to work, typically the jobs Orthodox Jewish mothers would get did not make as much money. They were often jobs that were more adjustable so that they could take care of their kids when they needed and be home earlier when kids arrived back home from school. In the rare occasion that men did not do this, it was kind …show more content…
Another message I learned growing up in American culture was that it is impressive and good for men to have sexual interactions with girls and increases their social status often. However, when women do this often, they are viewed negatively