"Floor Show" Flashcard

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Cultural Divide

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The cultural divide refers to the differences and conflicts that arise between two distinct cultures, often leading to feelings of alienation or confusion for individuals caught between them.

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Identity Conflict

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Identity conflict occurs when individuals struggle to reconcile their cultural identity with the expectations of another culture, often leading to feelings of being 'in-between'.

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The Garcia Sisters' Experience

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The Garcia sisters feel caught between two cultures, neither fully Dominican nor fully American, which affects their sense of belonging.

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Performance Anxiety

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Performance anxiety is the fear or apprehension about being judged or evaluated in a public setting, often leading to feelings of embarrassment or uncertainty.

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La Bruja

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La Bruja is the unkind and unfriendly woman living in the apartment below the Garcia family, representing negative aspects of their new environment.

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Cultural Pride

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Cultural pride refers to the positive feelings and appreciation individuals have for their cultural heritage, which can be challenged in a new cultural context.

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Wealth Disparity

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Wealth disparity highlights the differences in economic status between individuals or groups, such as the Garcia family's more extravagant lifestyle in the Dominican Republic compared to their life in the U.S.

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Social Isolation

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Social isolation occurs when individuals feel disconnected from their peers or community, often due to cultural differences or personal insecurities.

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Cultural Appropriation

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Cultural appropriation is the adoption of elements of one culture by members of another culture, often without understanding or respecting the original context.

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Embarrassment in Social Settings

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Embarrassment in social settings can arise from feeling different or out of place, particularly when cultural expectations clash.