Many beliefs have been passed down from the past. Between generation to generation, from family to family, but where do these beliefs come from. Beliefs are things that a person, or many believe or where taught from a young age as it was taught from parent to child. Different beliefs are endogenous to a certain ethnic group and you won't often find beliefs that are shared between the different groups. When looking at the different beliefs that are endogenous you still need to be aware of your prejudices, preconceptions and assumptions.

From my ethnic group there are many beliefs that was taught and 'believed' which could all be seen as endogenous to this group. One belief was that a Sunday is the day that nothing happens. On a Sunday no one is allowed to work, play sport or do anything of physical labor. More so no shops are allowed to be open and it is believed that on a Sunday the whole family should all come together to sit at a table and share a meal that would signify the "closing" of the week. The dinner that is shared between the family is usually after the whole family has gone to church early on a Sunday morning and gotten together afterward. This belief, or some would say tradition, is still active in my household to this day. Every Sunday after we have gone to Church, the whole family shares a homecooked meal.

The second belief that has been taught through the generations from the past although it is not so common nowadays, is the belief that in a house the man is supposed to be the one who works and who provides for the family whereas the wife and mother of the house says at home to care for her family. The husband would do all the physical labor and would experience all the hardships when it comes to providing for his family and the mother and wife of the house would provide and care for the family in the home, like cooking and cleaning and being  mother. The man creating the feeling of protection and the woman the feeling of peace and warmth.

Although there are still many beliefs that are taught throughout the world and all from different cultures these different beliefs should all still be respected as they hold a specific importance to each and every individual on this earth. When learning and acting out on these beliefs, one must still be aware of your prejudice, preconception and assumptions as they could cause conflict between people, families and cultures.