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Angelica Dass's TED Talk
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Angelica Dass's TED Talk
Communication bridges cultural divides. Inspired by Angelica Dass's TED Talk on the
beauty of human skin in all of its colors, this reflection explores my personal, social, and cultural
identity (Dass, 2016). Discovering its impacts on my self-perception and interactions with others
and how they enrich communication as well as present unique challenges is worth consideration.
My Personal, Social and Cultural Identity
I consider myself to have a mixed racial and ethnic heritage that encompasses elements
from both Western and Eastern cultures within my family history. Socially, I identify with
various communities, which include my racial or ethnic group membership as well as age
grouping and professional networks. Culturally, I embody both aspects of family traditions as
well as the larger society culture that I live within. My complex network of personal, social and
cultural identities has an extraordinary influence on how I engage with myself and the world
around me. It fosters an intoxicating internal dialogue where my heritage meets contemporary
influences. It also simultaneously presents me with the challenge of reconciling diverse facets of
myself while communicating with individuals who bring different viewpoints or backgrounds
into play.
Impact on Communication
My identity is essential in interacting with myself and others. Personally, this has created
a deeper and richer self-perception through appreciation of cultural and societal components that
compose my identity. These aspects help strengthen me when communicating with others as my
varied background allows for an open-minded and empathic communication with people from
diverse backgrounds. Understanding their culture, in particular, is very valuable when building
connections across difference groups of people.
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Communication Challenges
While my multiethnic background can be an asset in many respects, it also presents
unique communication difficulties. One such difficulty arises from managing between different
cultural norms and expectations. Sometimes, this leads to miscommunication or cultural
insensitivity that I was unaware of. Additionally, there may be moments where I do not fully
belong to any one cultural group, creating feelings of identity ambiguity. However, I have
learned to see these challenges as personal and educational development opportunities. I aim to
constantly hone my communication skills by actively listening, learning about other cultures and
respecting the multiple viewpoints present during conversations.
Angelica Dass's TED Talk perfectly showcases our skin color as part of a rich tapestry. It
teaches that celebrating and accepting each culture's diversity leads to more meaningful
communication among individuals, reminding us to recognize all human experiences with
empathy and respect for all.
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Reference
Dass, A. (2016, April 19).
The beauty of human skin in every color | Angélica Dass
. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiMgOklgeos