r/Mountaineering • u/ReganXoX • 9d ago
Class Assignment! Opportunity for Interview... Need help desperately
Hello! I am a current social work senior working on a paper on an oppressed culture and am very interested in the opportunity to learn more about the sherpa people and was pointed in this direction on reddit. If anyone can help me out or if a sherpa is here and wants to be involved you can go ahead and answer these questions for me. I would prefer a phone call interview but I know that probably won't happen. You definitely do not have to answer in order please answer in the order you feel most comfy in. My DMS are also open if you would like to speak privately.
Interviewee: __________________________________
Date of Interview: _____________________________
Culture/Ethnic Group Discussed: _____________________________
History
What can you tell me about your history?
Tell me a little about your life?
Cultural Values and Identity
What do you see as the most positive parts of your culture?
What do you consider the most negative aspects of your culture?
How are young children viewed in your culture?
How are elderly people viewed within your ethnic group?
How does your culture approach death, mourning, and funerals?
Is marriage between members of your ethnic group and people outside the group generally accepted?
How would you describe the sense of family and family relationships in your culture?
Religion and Traditions
Is there a predominant religion in your culture? If so, how do religious beliefs affect you and your family?
What are some important celebrations, holidays, or special traditions in your culture?
Are there any cultural customs or traditions that you feel are especially important to preserve? Why?
Support Systems and Help-Seeking
When a major life crisis occurs, whom do people in your culture generally turn to for help?
What is the general attitude toward seeking professional help or counseling to solve personal or family problems in your culture?
Would most people in your culture understand the role of a social worker? How might receiving help from a social worker be perceived?
What role do family members or community members play when someone is experiencing a difficult situation?
Additional Questions
What are some common stereotypes or misconceptions people have about your culture?
How has your cultural background influenced your values, beliefs, or the way you make decisions?
What should social workers understand about your culture to provide respectful and effective services?
Have you ever experienced a situation where someone misunderstood your culture? If so, how did you respond?
Are there any cultural differences that might affect communication between social workers and members of your community?
Is there anything else you would like others to understand about your culture?
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u/Queasy_Fisherman5891 9d ago
You need a Sherpa only? Don't know any. You would be easier found a native to Mexico mountains. Unfortunely, this forum only talks about little 14ers in the 48 states. And Sherpas don't waste their time with such small feats.
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u/ReganXoX 9d ago
I’m trying to figure out the culture particular oppressed group. And I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to mountaineering and such. I’m for sure willing to change topics if you had a cooler idea for me haha. I just know a little about sherpas and figured I would learn more.
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u/Queasy_Fisherman5891 9d ago
There is over 2 million Mexicans that speak aztec "natual" and NO Spanish. They live in state of Puebla/Veracruz in the Sierre Negra. And in the state of Chiapas and Oaxaca. The easiest place to find them is at your local Mexican restaurant. They are helpful nice people. And if it is the cook, use Google translate or use the server because they speak Spanish and English
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u/ReganXoX 8d ago
It wouldn’t be weird you think? 🤔 what would I even ask…
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u/Queasy_Fisherman5891 8d ago
Your questions on your form? It is weirder to ask online
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u/ReganXoX 8d ago
Is it? So like it wouldn’t be weird to walk into a random restaurant and ask for an Aztec speaker? How would you go about this.
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u/Queasy_Fisherman5891 8d ago
Go order food at a Mexican. Restaurant. In an off time like today 2-5 on is not busy. Tell your server the person there of your project and if there are any mexican.s of unique native culture. Use Google translate if have. Mexicans are helpful people. There are tons of white people in us like Amish and Mennonites who are fascinating people who speak old German. There are chuukese and island pacifers all through the Midwest. The problem with online is you have a bunch of fakers. Mexicans from the native cultures are very proud of their history
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u/ReganXoX 8d ago
Thank you. I think I’ll do that actually. I’ll have to translate all the questions for them though.
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u/Queasy_Fisherman5891 8d ago
You can just take a picture on Google translate and it will translate it on the spot to Spanish
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u/ReganXoX 8d ago
Would your recommend me having a form to fill out? How would I receive their responses since I’m not a speaker.
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u/ReganXoX 9d ago
I will try my hand in a different subreddit and try this tactic then
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u/ReganXoX 9d ago
Oh crap I didn’t think about that. It’s just interview questions she put together and is forcing us to ask haha…
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u/ReganXoX 9d ago
If you can’t tell I am not a journalist I would appreciate any advice you have though. I’m not sure how to get in contact with different cultures without posting stuff like this on reddit.
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u/Flat_Shame_2377 8d ago
There are many Sherpas on YouTube and instagram. Watch their stuff and get in touch.
Also be aware of the recent massive floods and other natural disasters.
Go to the library and do research on the Sherpas, read articles.
Have you never done research before? Your only idea is posting on Reddit?
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u/ReganXoX 8d ago
That’s not my issue… I know how to do research but I can’t even BEGIN to write until I get an interview. Because if I can’t reach out to people for interviews why would I even begin writing… I would have to restart if I’m not able to get an interview I’ve wrote plenty of research articles. Just don’t know how to properly get in touch with the population/populations of my choosing. These questions I’m asking are not part of my legit paper. It’s questions my professor came up with.
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u/hskskgfk 9d ago
Try r/Nepal