Geert Hofstede's Five Dimensions of National Culture - Australia
Throughout history to present day, Australian culture has become the product of a distinct blend of established traditions and new influences. The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the country’s original inhabitants, created the foundation for the land’s cultural traditions over 40,000 years ago. In addition, the rest of Australia’s people are migrants or descendants of migrants from various other countries who transported their own customs, beliefs, and value systems to the land. As a result, Australia’s culture has significantly broadened its social and cultural profile over the years, and still continues to evolve today.
A key component of Australian culture today is not only their diversity, but more importantly, the extent to which the people are united by an overriding and unifying commitment to their country. “Each citizen is expected to uphold the principles and shared values that support Australia’s way of life. These include: respect for equal worth, dignity and freedom of the individual, freedom of speech and association, freedom of religion and a secular government, support for parliamentary democracy and the rule of law, equality under the law, equality of men and women, equality of opportunity, peacefulness, and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion for those in need. ” These value systems of Australian culture are directly parallel with the quantified scores attributed to the nation on the Geert Hofstede’s Five Cultural Dimension scales.
On the Cultural scales, Australia ranks recognizably high regarding the aspect of individualism. Mostly considered an egalitarian society, the people of Australia greatly stress the importance of individual rights and freedoms. Even though relationships are paramount, everyone has the right to his/her own opinion and to voice that opinion. Within the framework of the nation’s legislation, Australia’s people are constantly striving for a better
A key component of Australian culture today is not only their diversity, but more importantly, the extent to which the people are united by an overriding and unifying commitment to their country. “Each citizen is expected to uphold the principles and shared values that support Australia’s way of life. These include: respect for equal worth, dignity and freedom of the individual, freedom of speech and association, freedom of religion and a secular government, support for parliamentary democracy and the rule of law, equality under the law, equality of men and women, equality of opportunity, peacefulness, and a spirit of egalitarianism that embraces tolerance, mutual respect, and compassion for those in need. ” These value systems of Australian culture are directly parallel with the quantified scores attributed to the nation on the Geert Hofstede’s Five Cultural Dimension scales.
On the Cultural scales, Australia ranks recognizably high regarding the aspect of individualism. Mostly considered an egalitarian society, the people of Australia greatly stress the importance of individual rights and freedoms. Even though relationships are paramount, everyone has the right to his/her own opinion and to voice that opinion. Within the framework of the nation’s legislation, Australia’s people are constantly striving for a better