Research the Culture Difference between Nigeria and America

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Culture Differences between Nigeria and America
National and ethnic identity differentiates Nigerian and Culture and overlaps with their religious beliefs. Nonetheless, ethnic identities are strong as political power and distribution of resources have influenced how the people view others, while people vote along ethnic lines. Culture is learned passed across generations while the people also embrace and integrate new ideas over time. Even though both countries have English as the official language, most Americans use English as their mother tongue. Hence, identity, families, concept of individualism and membership to social groups are considered when addressing cultural differences between Nigerians and Americas.
English is the official language of Nigeria having been a former colony of the British, but there are over 200 languages spoken in the country. English also unifies the people acting as a lingua franca, but mostly used by the educated class. Pidgin English a Creole language is also used by the average Nigeria especially in the urban centers. In the North, the dominant languages are the Hausa/ Fulani while in the South West it is Yoruba and Igbo in the Southeast (Heaton & Hirschl 36). The three communities have dominated the political and economic landscape of the Nigeria since independence because of their sheer size compared to other ethnic groups.
English is the language of communication in both writing and reading among Americans, and even immigrants are expected to learn and use the language. Even though there are differences in accents especially between the southern and northern regions of the U.S. there are no major variations as they are mutually intelligible. Even communities and social groups who do not identify as Anglo-Saxon use American English. Culture in the U.S is not monolithic while recent first and second generation immigrants may speak in another language. This is especially in the South and California where Spanish-speaking Latinos may be bilingual in both languages. Additionally, African American Vernacular English among the African American community is spoken unofficially and differs from Standard American English.
Nigerian culture is collectivist where there is interdependence among members of the society especially those who are closely related. There is commitment to family members and extended relationships, where loyalty plays a big role in how people interact in everyday situations. Typically, the parenting styles of collectivist societies emphasize social interdependence, respect, and obedience (Barnhart, et al., 685). Fostering relationships among group members and this is manifested in the workplace where people are likely to take responsibility for a situation. The decisions made in the business context are made to benefit the groups. Also related to this is the view that the accomplishments of an individual are celebrated by a group especially the family members who see this as an honor to the family or community.
Unlike Nigeria, America values individualism, and this has influence colure including politics and the social structure of American families. The ideal of self-reliance has often been emphasized in the individualistic c...