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Interculturality Interculturality

Opportunities To Develop

Interculturality Interculturality

By: Leslie Fuentes Servín
By: Arroyo Juárez Karen Alejandra 6th level
6th level
Teacher: Alfa Susana Gómez Sánchez Teacher: Gómez Sánchez Alfa Susana

Cultural diversity is a central issue of increasing importance in the dynamics and evolution of Interculturality is how different cultures, languages, and races can coexist in a space free of
today’s societies. Defined as the interaction between more than 2 cultures so that all parties conflict, but with an environment of integrity and equality. It is a diversity of interests, as are
are egalitarian, it is carried out from very varied perspectives and responses and, many times, places, languages, cultures, traditions of many countries or regions.
of doubtful effectiveness within citizen coexistence for inclusive citizenship. Faced with these,
the need to develop a critical and transformative response stands out, which is considered a It is where people regardless of their place of origin can interact and be with more people,
valid alternative for the development of a coexistence based on dialogue, equality, and the this is seen more in schools since many school exchanges are being carried out so that people
recognition of differences. from other countries come and be able to go to others and thus learn about different cultures
and languages.
In Mexico, interculturality is still an emerging field, since it must be taken into account that
it, in turn, depends on multiple factors, such as communication obstacles, the lack of policies, It not only refers to the interaction that occurs at a geographical level but, rather, in each
economic differences, even the same conceptions of culture. situation in which one lives from day to day, such as working life.
I would like to emphasize that there are no better or worse cultures, there is no hierarchy Some examples of social interculturality are:
between them and obviously, each one has its ways of thinking, feeling and acting, however, 1- Student exchanges
all are worthy of respect.
2- Labor exchanges
One of the keys that occur to me to participate in an intercultural environment is to identify
which are the universal behaviors and which are related to the specific culture because 3- Learning other languages
many practices have a degree of “symbolic” complexity, in this case, the understanding and
acceptance are essential. 4- Gastronomic culture

It may be that at first creating a connection between multiple cultures is seen as a difficult task, 5- Knowledge of traditions and customs
however, having an open mind accompanied by values such as respect and understanding 6- Artistic manifestations through cinema or theater
will give way to breaking down imposed barriers and creating an environment of healthy
coexistence. 7- Health management through alternative methods

With all that has been said above, I can say that interculturalism is a natural response to the fact 8- Styles of negotiation
of cultural plurality, and is based on effective coexistence, mutual learning, and enrichment.
9- Tastes and hobbies
My critical approach to interculturality includes the recognition of difference and the promotion 10- Discernment of the legal bases
of positive interaction between people or groups with different reference cultural horizons,
and I would like to bet on the fight against social, economic, and political inequalities; and In conclusion, I could say that multiculturalism is very important since not only do all people
against ethnic, racial, and cultural discrimination. meet and interact, but also new cultures are known, and a good coexistence with everyone is
spread so they create a healthy space without fights or rivalries. opens new doors for study
and work.

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