1. Tara Spoerl (Spur-l) My Cultural Identity Tara Spoerl (Spur-l) My Cultural Identity

2. Location Fond du lac, WIFond du lac, WI –I have lived in this town my whole life and culture is here. –The only language I know is English.

3. Location This area is a mostly white (89%) somewhat religious rather conservative place. This seems to be somewhat of what Fond du lac’s culture is. This area is a mostly white (89%) somewhat religious rather conservative place. This seems to be somewhat of what Fond du lac’s culture is. Its a northern state, some part of my culture involves snow. Its a northern state, some part of my culture involves snow.

4. Things that are apart of the Fond du Lac culture that I dont consider my own FootballSportsHuntingFishingFashion Bar scene

5. Gender I am a straight Female! “Traits traditionally cited as feminine include gentleness, empathy, and sensitivity, though traits associated with femininity vary depending on other cultural factors” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femininity As a female I am more emotional than a man, which is viewed as acceptable in this culture. I am also more talkative and more willing to say what I’m thinking Being a straight female means I like the opposite gender which is why I’m married to a man.

6. Physical Ability I am a physically healthy female of childbearing age. This is true.. I have long hair, light skin, and no facial hair In Western cultures, the ideal of feminine appearance has traditionally included long, flowing hair, light skin, a narrow waist, and little or no body hair or facial hair. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femininity

7. Ethnicity I have ancestors from Norway, Germany, and possibly even Irish as my mother would like to believe...

8. Family Now married in Fond du lac: 47.6%Now married in Fond du lac: 47.6% I have recently become part of a nuclear family, because I am married.I have recently become part of a nuclear family, because I am married. I am part of a strong family unit, we are socially bonded and in a way form our own strong sub- culture identity.I am part of a strong family unit, we are socially bonded and in a way form our own strong sub- culture identity.

9. Family of Origin Rituals and traditions. My family is of Christian origin. Rituals and traditions. My family is of Christian origin. My family of origin are very close. We celebrate Christian holidays and birthdays together. We eat food, play games and talk about our lives.

10. Religion As of 2010 Fond du lac main religion was Catholicism with 29,714 acting full members of churches. http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/r/m/22540/rcms2010_22540_metro_name_2010.aspAs of 2010 Fond du lac main religion was Catholicism with 29,714 acting full members of churches. http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/r/m/22540/rcms2010_22540_metro_name_2010.asp http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/r/m/22540/rcms2010_22540_metro_name_2010.asp I was loosely raised Baptist which I couldn't find any statistics for in the Fond du lac area.I was loosely raised Baptist which I couldn't find any statistics for in the Fond du lac area. At the moment I do not have one main religion and find myself being more spiritual than anything.At the moment I do not have one main religion and find myself being more spiritual than anything.

11. Age I am 27 years old. I am in the late forgotten age of the twenties.

12. Education I am a high school graduate. Also I have already graduated from College once and I am here again. I am apart of the collegic culture.

13. Food America has many types of food. I eat a great deal amount of seafood. Many people here eat pizza, soda, and beer. There are many options in Fond du lac in which to choose from, Italian, Chinese, and Japanese.

14. Art My husband and I are big fan of movies. We also go to the theater to see plays. I read a lot, there are many websites in which to discuss books.