Understanding Cross Cultural Psychology

Statements 

You know you are a Sunrise Movement member when you: 

Can recite the eleven core principles by heart 

Can appreciate the role of nonviolence approach to climate change 

Forego ‘privileges’ to conserve the environment 

Remember the times you have donated your allowance to promote climate change agendas 

Remember the brainstorming sessions you have attended to develop solutions for the climate change catastrophe 

Had to sell cookies and branded merchandise to support climate change mandates 

Have worn ‘Sunrise’ branded shirts and caps during walks to raise funds 

Have camped at politician’s offices to prompt them to take action against ‘Big Oil’ 

Have campaigned in support for the ‘Climate Debate’ 

Can recite the objectives of the ‘Green New Deal’ 

Why Sunrise Movement is a culture 

Sunrise Movement is a culture because it was formed by individuals with the same objective, to make the future livable. In this day and age, it is hard to ignore the detrimental effects of climate change. Some of these effects have already manifested currently, for instance, the heat wave in France. All members of the movement agree that the world needs stern action to mitigate the severity of the consequences of climate change. Besides, the initiative not only involves influencing policy but also taking responsibility for climate change. All members have to adjust their lifestyle to conform to the recommended best practices to promote the chances of realizing a bright future. 

The rate at which climate change is threatening the existence of humankind is alarming. Individuals ought to be willing to step out of their comfort zone to take care of the environment to realize favorable climate change. To this end, this calls for persons to influence each other, and ultimately influence the lobbyists and policymakers to develop favorable policies. Without unity and focus, these objectives are unattainable. All these aspects meets the criteria for classification as a culture as defined by Shiraev and Levy (2017). 

Reference 

Shiraev, E., & Levy, D. (2017).  Cross-cultural psychology  (6th Ed.). New York: Routledge.