Definitions of culture.

  1. Read chapter 2 in your text, which discusses cultural perspectives on the occupation.
  2. Read the following article:
    Boner, B. R., Martin, L. & Miracle, A. W. (2004). Culture emergent in occupation. American Journal of
    Occupational Therapy, 58, 159-168.
    Based on all of this information, please answer the following questions.
  3. The article by Bonder, Martin, and Miracle (2004) offers many definitions of culture. Which is your preferred
    definition and why?
  4. Three approaches regarding how to understand culture are offered: descriptive, pragmatic, and rules.
    Please describe all three approaches and state which you prefer and why.
  5. What is the theory of culture emergent and what are the five described characteristics of this theory? Please
    provide examples.
  6. What influences cultural understandings and perspectives of occupation?
    Please be sure to incorporate information from both readings into your answers. Please feel free to add to the
    resources with additional research articles.