Cultural+Comparasions


 * //__Level I Questions__//

What elements affect our daily lives and culture?**

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=ug9_2f1B9WgaA_2f_2b3uDY_2fLsIQ_3d_3d

Survey results (25 responses) ranked

1) communications-cellphones 2) ease of movement-transportation 3) single family home dwelling 4) available disposable income 5) individual independence 6) access to information-tv, computer,etc.


 * What elements do we take for granted that are not available in the Hispanic 3rd world?**

(insert interview conclusions here)

Interviewees: Juan Garcia, Marta Rodgriguez, Jalopeno Peppers, Raul Zapata

People usually live in extended family setting Apartment life is most common Longer work week Wages average $2.00 per hour Travel is primarily by bus, bycycle or on foot Many have cellpones, not as many have computers at home Decisions are generally made in a family context

(annual) || $35,000 || $12,000 ||
 * Comparision of Cultures**
 * __Cultural Elements__ || __American__ || __Hispanic 3rd world__ ||
 * Housing || single dwelling || apartment or group setting ||
 * Travel || cars || bus, bycycle, pedestrian ||
 * Per capita Income
 * Average work week || 40 hours || 48-60 ||
 * Travel time || 15-20 minutes || one hour each way ||