Ibo Culture vs. American Culture
Ibo Belief or Practice
Modern American Belief or Practice
FAMILY: Twins are considered evil and
abandoned in the Evil Forest
FAMILY: Twins are usually welcomed and
cared for by their families.
TRADITIONS:
TRADITIONS:
RELIGION:
RELIGION:
GENDER ROLES:
GENDER ROLES:
PROVERBS AND SAYINGS:
PROVERBS AND SAYINGS:
DAILY FARE (Food, drink, etc.):
DAILY FARE (Food, drink, etc.):
1. If you were an Ibo, where would you fit in society? Would you be an outcast? A ruler?
Dead?
2. What comparisons do you note between these two cultures? Would you argue that one
is more civilized than the other? Why?