Working in IT in India seems to have its ups and downs, like any job. I found it interesting there were two wildly opposing views on it --globally influential vs. narrow minded— but it makes sense considering the two women talking had different backgrounds. Collaborating with other countries is definitely important in the tech world, but the fact that the people in Indian IT will work all night so that American IT can work normal hours during the day sounds unfair. Although as a woman, I am happy to hear that the Indian women in IT feel like the work is liberating and focuses on personal development and individualism. I value my individuality a lot, so I’m glad that these women have a space to find that.
I enjoyed reading the e-res article. The content was mostly things I have thought about before but haven’t been able to put into words. Americans definitely value personal dignity more than communal cohesion. The thought of not being my true self in order to make someone else comfortable is completely foreign to me. This explains why there’s so much conflict in this country, and our leaders are absolutely capitalizing on that.
The NPR article was a fun listen, even though I didn’t like most of the music they used as examples. I love that music is becoming more global. Music is a great way to bring people together, so using aspects of different cultures in songs can foster positive relationships between different kinds of people. I know a few people who have learned Korean because they love k-pop and other various forms of Asian media. Getting people to communicate about shared interests is a must in making friendships in a world so polarized by politics and values.
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