SDLC 105 Journal #2

[Rosa M. Colon]

The Turkish language is reflective of the values and customs of the culture.  Respect is demonstrated through language such that you would greet someone that is older than you differently than you would greet someone who is younger or the same age as you.  Additionally, the Turkish language is absent of gender.  Therefore, the language does not consist of masculine and feminine words but rather it remains gender neutral.  In Turkey, people tend to value their families and their religion (Islam) the most.  This can be seen in the way in which family members or loved ones are addressed and by the religious terms that is incorporated into the Turkish language.