Love Premam Kaadhal

In this episode, Maddy and Shijo introduce the first concept in a new series on cultural dimensions: Individualism and Collectivism, what it looks like in their cultures, and how it affects their relationship!

Find out where your country scores on the Individualism/Collectivism scale and other dimensions: https://www.hofstede-insights.com/country-comparison/  

References

Hofstede, G., Hofstede, G. J., & Minkov, M. (2005). Cultures and organizations: Software of the mind (Vol. 2). New York: Mcgraw-hill.

Rao, R. N., & Thombre, A. (2014). Intercultural communication: the Indian context. SAGE Publications India.

https://www.pronounceitright.com/pronunciation/geert-hofstede-2319 

In this episode Maddy and Shijo discuss co-cultural theory, “living the Hollywood moment”, and how to bring a little bit of home abroad!

References

Griffin, E., Ledbetter, A., & Sparks, G. (2019). A first look at communication theory. McGraw Hill Education

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/01/28/racial-ethnic-diversity-increases-yet-again-with-the-117th-congress/

Supreme Court Demographics

https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/state-supreme-court-diversity-february-2020-update

ABA Congress Demographics presentation

https://www.americanbar.org/advocacy/governmental_legislative_work/publications/washingtonletter/january-2021-wl/demographics-117thcongress/

Gender Diversity in the 117th Congress

https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2021/01/15/a-record-number-of-women-are-serving-in-the-117th-congress/

Religious Composition of Congress

https://www.pewforum.org/2021/01/04/faith-on-the-hill-2021/

Urban, E., & Orbe, M. P. (2007). “The syndrome of the boiled frog:” Exploring international students on US campuses as co-cultural group members. Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, 36(2), 117-138.

What You Need to Know About Co-Cultural Theory

https://communication.binus.ac.id/2016/04/29/what-you-need-to-know-about-co-cultural-theory/

Mark Orbe on Co-Cultural Theory Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x87QW8Jybk&t=166s&ab_channel=AFirstLookatCommunicationTheory

Mark Orbe on Co-Cultural Theory Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtLoolQFnX0&t=300s&ab_channel=AFirstLookatCommunicationTheory

In the debut episode of Love Premam Kaadhal, Maddy and Shijo discuss the definition of culture, their own experiences of it, and their relationship journey from dating to married life!

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References

Rao, R. N., & Thombre, A. (2014). Intercultural communication: the Indian context. SAGE Publications India.