Culture Shock - Article Example

Summary

Culture shock is a temporary state of mind that is experienced when an individual moves to a different country with a different culture. The biggest culture shock is experienced when an individual moves from an advanced country to a third-world country. Culture shock subsides as one starts to integrate into the new environment. There are many emotional and psychological consequences of culture shock including irritability, anger, and sleeplessness. Culture shock can be reduced by making efforts to integrate into the new culture. One needs to understand that the new culture is different from one’s previous culture. The more one tries to learn and accept the new culture, the quicker the culture shock goes away.

Commentary

I agree with the description of culture shock presented in the article. The article gives a detailed insight into the topic of culture shock. Aspects discussed in the article include but are not limited to the definition of culture shock, how is it caused, the psychological and emotional effects of culture shock, what can be done about it, and which community is at the greatest risk of experiencing culture shock. After reading this article, one completely understands the concept of culture shock. I particularly agree with the author’s view that culture shock is experienced the most by people moving from advanced countries to the third-world country because it is easier for the poor to adopt the culture of the rich country but people who have lived in a technologically developed environment with a lot of facilities find it very difficult to adjust into a country where there are not many facilities.