10. Immigrant Parents and Their "Third Culture" Children w/ Akinyi Adoyo

05/23/23 • 22 min

“The culture of a people is their identity as it affords them due recognition....there is no denial of the fact that what makes any human society is its culture; a Latin word which was derived from “colore” meaning to practice or cherish. For a society to be societal it must be cultural; therefore, society and culture are also intertwined.”
The podcast episode features an interview with Akinyi Adoyo, born and raised in Kenya, who shares her personal experience and work with a nonprofit called Friends of Africa. In this conversation, we cover important topics such as cultural preservation, identity, and the impact of immigration on families. She discusses what it means to be a third culture kid and the challenges they face while emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces to explore and celebrate their culture. She shares examples of incorporating cultural elements into school projects by sharing Kenyan games, music, and food. The conversation highlights the therapeutic nature of culture and the importance of community in shaping one's identity.
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05/23/23 • 22 min

Global Health Pursuit - 10. Immigrant Parents and Their "Third Culture" Children w/ Akinyi Adoyo

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Hetal Baman (00:00:03) - Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the United States of America became very well known as the great melting pot. Immigrants from all over the world came to this country with the dream that one day they could become Americans no matter what their origins were. But just like my parents who immigrated from India, settled in the States and had their own children, a k a me and my brother, many immigrants find it difficult to pass the full culture of their homeland onto

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