Three Values You Think Are Central To American Culture
SYG 2001
Week 2: Individual Work (Worksheet)
In the United States, we have many different values present. Some of these include freedom, independence, justice and equality. We are a melting pot of cultures and in such, we see a wide variety of value systems at play.
For our first Individual Work Worksheet, you will explore three values that you think are central to American culture. From there, let’s define ethnocentrism. Is it ethnocentric to be nationalistic? Finally, define cultural relativism. Are values culturally relative? Why/Why not?
Please respond to all of the following prompts:
1. Explore three values that are central to American culture.
What are the three values you would like to explore?
Your Answer: The three values I would like to explore in the American culture are: Individuality, Equality and Privacy.
Why are these important to us? …show more content…
Individuality is the determining factor of personal identity. Without individuality or identity, man has nothing that makes him special or important” (Gordon, 2007). “Equality is important to us it is the foundation of any fair society where each member has the opportunity to reach his full potential. Equality prevents any section of a society from dominating other sections in processes such as community capacity building. It also recognizes that some people may need more support than others in order to achieve their full potential. Equality does not allow generalizations about particular groups” (“Equality”, 2013). Privacy is important to us because it helps individuals maintain their autonomy and
Week 2: Individual Work (Worksheet)
In the United States, we have many different values present. Some of these include freedom, independence, justice and equality. We are a melting pot of cultures and in such, we see a wide variety of value systems at play.
For our first Individual Work Worksheet, you will explore three values that you think are central to American culture. From there, let’s define ethnocentrism. Is it ethnocentric to be nationalistic? Finally, define cultural relativism. Are values culturally relative? Why/Why not?
Please respond to all of the following prompts:
1. Explore three values that are central to American culture.
What are the three values you would like to explore?
Your Answer: The three values I would like to explore in the American culture are: Individuality, Equality and Privacy.
Why are these important to us? …show more content…
Individuality is the determining factor of personal identity. Without individuality or identity, man has nothing that makes him special or important” (Gordon, 2007). “Equality is important to us it is the foundation of any fair society where each member has the opportunity to reach his full potential. Equality prevents any section of a society from dominating other sections in processes such as community capacity building. It also recognizes that some people may need more support than others in order to achieve their full potential. Equality does not allow generalizations about particular groups” (“Equality”, 2013). Privacy is important to us because it helps individuals maintain their autonomy and