EXCLUDE a cover/ title page and references. Use four ACADEMIC sources including the book Culture and
Psychology by David Matsumoto Six Edition. ALL APA CITATIONS of research ACADEMIC articles and the
book Culture and Psychology by David Matsumoto six edition are required in a Reference section (APA
format; citations from the book must include page number) Please write the entire essay as if you are Marie
Antoinette Assagioli (MAA) performing the research. Especially the reflection part. Use the life statement and the questions and answers included in these instructions as a reference plus writer’s research to enhance and complete the essay. Make sure to complete parts 1 and 2 as one essay but with a clear distinction from the research part transitioning to a reflection part of the paper. Balance the paper in a way
that the reader knows that is a research paper with the intention of explaining MAA Marie Antoinette
Assagioli’s life’s process according to Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory of Human
Development. Especially MAA acculturation and enculturation process. (page 60-chapter 3 book Culture
and Psychology)
(Rubric) General Instructions Multicultural Psychology Paper:
The purpose of this assignment is to provide you the opportunity to carefully ponder and reflect about your cultural identity and to ponder and reflect about a multicultural individual or group that is different than your culture identity (different than Mexican Culture), and whom you have interacted with directly or indirectly and wanted to learn about.
Part 1: Your culture/ your cultural identity. Please reflect about your and your family’s culture (i.e., values,
religion, lifestyles, gender- or age-related attitudes, etc.; You may also consider those of your heritage,
parents, grandparents, or other ancestors) and write about your significant others’ culture if you prefer. As
this is an academic paper, not only sharing your thoughts but also citing any academic articles is expected
for full credit in this assignment.
EXAMPLES of questions to consider (in no particular order):
- When and where were you born and what influence did that have on your culture?
Answer: Marie Antoinette Assagioli MAA was born in Mexico City on January 29 1981, her culture was very
conservative and male dominant.
-What culture(s) are most meaningful to you? Why?
Answer: MAA most meaningful culture was Mexican old fashion culture because was the culture inherited
by her ancestors.
-Where was your family originally from generations ago and how did that influence your culture and cultural
identity?
Answer: MAA family were originally from Spain and Italy. Her ancestor immigrated to Mexico during the
Spain colonization. MAA came from a multicultural heritage.
-When did you learn to cook and who taught you? Do you still engage in any traditional rituals or customs related to food? What are the meaning of those foods and cooking in your culture and your life?
Answer: MAA learned to cook at the age of 12 she learned how to cook from her grandmother. Mostly PreHispanic traditional plates. MAA cook such plated especially during the Day of the Dead Dia de Los Muertos celebration.
-What values did you learn from your parents, family, community, or significant others? What values are important to you and why?
Answer: MAA learn the following values especially from her mother: Honesty, Justice, Dignity, Altruism,
Kindness, Love, Decency, and of course traditional Catholic values included in the ten commandments. The most important values for MAA were Honesty, Justice, and Altruism.
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Part 2: Multicultural groups and your culture/ cultural identity: Please also reflect and write about any
multicultural individual or group that you have interacted with either directly or indirectly, and want to learn
more about. Direct interactions would include actually meeting and discussion with these individuals and/ or
attending events or activities associated with these groups. Indirect interactions would include exposure to
such individuals or groups through media, such as television or YouTube, or through word of mouth from
others.
EXAMPLES of questions to consider (in no particular order):
-What is your definition and/or meaning of multiculturalism?
Answer: Please based this answer in the book culture and psychology by David Matsumoto
-Who and what are some multicultural individuals or groups around you? How you would define their culture, based on either your experiences or observations? How did you get to know them?
Answer: MAA had interactions with Caucasian individuals from American Culture in San Francisco. They
were and still are her neighbors. Excellent individuals friendly people free of biases. They never discriminated or express any racist comment. These neighbors adopted MAA and teach her essential things about American Culture and learned from MAA some things from Mexican Culture especially food recipes.
-Based on your culture, cultural identity, and background discussed above in Part 1, how is your culture or cultural identity similar to the multicultural groups around you? How is your culture or cultural identity different from the multicultural groups around you?
Answer: MAA culture is similar to Caucasian culture regarding productivity and good values. The cultures are different regarding attachment to family. Mexican culture individuals take in care of the elderly at home whereas Caucasians send them to a nursing home the majority of the time. Also, young adults from
Caucasian families start living by themselves usually at the age of 18 whereas the majority of young adults from Mexican families stay at home until they get married studying and working to contribute to the family economy in the majority of the cases.
-Describe consistencies and inconsistencies in your expectations before and after exposure, participation,
or observations about the culture you interacted with or came to know, directly or indirectly. That is, what expectations did you have before you interacted? Did those expectations change? If so, Why? If not, Why not?
Answer: MAA expected to be discriminated against. Caucasian neighbors where inclusive.
-How can you enhance positive strengths and resolve negative conflicts or misunderstandings when you
(hypothetically) live or work with members who have different cultural backgrounds form yours? What would
be some possible explanations would you propose and actually practice?
Answer: Please based this answer in the book culture and psychology by David Matsumoto 6th edition.
If you are a multicultural individual, how would you do so if you live or work with anyone who may not be
familiar with diverse cultures? Even with individuals who have the same multicultural backgrounds, have
you ever had any noticeable cultural misunderstandings?
-Draw some conclusions about what you learned through this assignment. What would be the limitations of
your reflections and suggestions above?
Personal Statement
Marie Antoinette Assagioli MAA
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My name is Marie Antoinette Assagioli MAA. I was born in Mexico City 01-29-1986. I have three older
brothers and one younger sister. My religion is Catholic. Ancestors emigrated from Spain and Italy during
the Spain Colonization. My culture is Mexican with Pre-Hispanic roots. I emigrated from Mexico City in
- I am a single mother and a domestic violence survivor, first during my childhood than with my first husband. I have an amazing daughter with special needs. I also take care of my mother who has come to live with my daughter and me. Because she has several chronic illnesses, she is not able to work or perform daily activities by herself.
I began taking classes at the College of Marin in 2010. I interrupted my studies in 2012 because I had an accident at my last job. I was assaulted by a patient. I used to work as an LVN Licensed Vocational Nurse
(LVN). As a result of my accident, I can no longer work as a LVN. I became physically, disabled. I was left
with severe injuries to my spine and neck, and a brain contusion resulting in chronic migraines.
In order to maintain my commitment to my education, I need to use a rolling backpack, ergonomic desk,
and ergonomic chair to relax my back and neck during classes. I have applied for some available
scholarships. I have been maintaining a 4.0 GPA despite all my challenges, including the past North Bay
Wild Fires. I had lost many economic resources and personal belongings during the fires. Actually, I am
working as a social services provider with a nonprofit Agency, Caritas. I am currently working with families,
single individuals and disenfranchised minority groups such as undocumented immigrants, refugees,
chronic homeless, domestic violence survivors, Human and Labor Trafficking survivors, sex offenders,
former inmates, LGBTQI+ individuals, and people with a variety of mental disorders, providing assistance
with, social services and any other resources they may need to reintegrate themselves in the society again.
I am currently pursuing a certificate in Human Services – Advocacy, and an Associates of Arts degree with a Social and Behavioral Sciences major. Eventually, I would like to transfer to UC Berkley for a Bachelor’s
Degree in Sociology. Eventually, I plan to pursue a master’s degree to become a Vocational Counselor.
I always enjoy helping others. I have volunteered for several agencies including Marin County Community
Gardens, California Homemakers Association, Big Brothers and Sisters of the North Bay, United Way of the
Wine Country, and St. Rafael Church. As a volunteer, I provide English-Spanish interpreting and translation,
recruit new members, free tax preparation, and distribute food. In my church, I teach nutrition, credit counseling classes, and Human and Labor Trafficking Awareness and Prevention workshop for the parishioners mostly on weekends, and organize meetings. I have the honor to be part of Kaiser’s Board of
Directors. My most current community-based project is to finish the Sonoma Community Resilience Training with The Center for Mind-Body Medicine to start facilitating workshops within College of Marin and other nonprofit organizations in order to support fire survivors and other people who have experienced serious trauma in the process of learning healing, resilience, and self-care techniques.
I eventually want to work as a counselor. I have been inspired by my own counselors who have helped me recover from my accident. I want to inspire others with my story. I see myself as a hero rather than a victim of the circumstances. I believe that everything happens for a reason. I do my best to remain positive,
friendly, honest, and happy. This helps me to overcome my daily obstacles. I aim for positive outcomes for all of the difficult situations that I meet on a daily basis, and I do my best to learn from those experiences. I am successfully managing my disabilities while attending school on a daily basis. After obtaining the certificate in Human Services – Advocacy, I expect that I will be able to do the work that I love the most, helping people to make good decisions in order to have a better quality of life. I hope that my own experience will inspire others.