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19 may 2007

The Difference between Asian and American Traditional Cultural Values

Thesis The main differences between American and Asian values are caused by different historical developments of both nations , the influence of different religious beliefs and sacred practices and different social structure of societies

Sources

1 . Primary Source : King , M .L . I have a Dream . 2007 .2 . Secondary source Kammen , M . In the Past Lane : Historical Perspectives on American Culture . Oxford University Press , 1997

This source will help to understand

the main features of American character and frame of mind providing objective and unbiased analysis of the main historical and religious trends . Also , this source will help to define and explain such notions as culture and cultural beliefs and understand the role and impact of culture on human values and traditions . The book includes a discussion about importance of the state and challenges faced by American nations during 19th-20th centuries

I suppose that a unique historical process and slavery , religious diversity and class differences coined American frame of mind and values . The native land and freedom are the main cultural values kept by Americans for many centuries . Now alert business men are becoming alive to the fact that land and people must be observed in conjunction that the two are inexplicable save in the light of historical development (Blegen cited Kammen 139 . In contrast to Asian nations Americans are self-confident and friendly , open-hearted and have a strong sense of duty

Outline

Introduction

Thesis

Cultural Values and Beliefs

Definition of Culture

Definition of Cultural Values

Common American Values

Common Asian Values

Impact of Internal Factors on American and Asian Values

Impact of Religion on American and Asian Values

Hinduism , Brahmanism , Daoism and Other Religions

Catholicism , Methodologists , Protestants

Impact of Historical Development on American and Asian Values

Comparison between American and Asian Values

Differences between American and Asian Values

Commonalities between American and Asian Values

Conclusion

The outline is formal because it indicates the main sub-s with numerals and letters , and based on a hierarchical structure of the main points

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