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As far back as anyone can remember values in a specific culture are of great importance to that culture because it is what people cherish the most. "Values are beliefs that the idealized ways of living and acting are the best ways for that society," (Gabriel 149). In this quote, Gabriel is evaluating the reasons for beliefs. According to him, we develop values because they give us limitations for living. Throughout this paper, you will observe the values in the American culture, as well as the traditional values in China.
American Values
Over the centuries, America has revolved around four specific values that over time has come to great importance to our society. According to the article by Zurcher and Meadow, the economy, family, politics and religion are the four major things that we value in our society.
America values the economy for numerous reasons, but the main reason is because of the fact it holds our society together.
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United States
United States"Economic well being of the individual person is valued not only has the cornerstone of a sound economy, but as the essential foundation for a full and rounded individual life," (Gabriel 196). According to Gabriel, he believes that the economy provides us with a way of life. The economy is what people strive on; it keeps our society alive by manufacturing goods and services for our survival as well as our pleasure.
Another value is our families. If you take a deeper look at family, you will see that having a family is a way of life. In order for our species to keep surviving we are required to reproduce to keep the human race alive. Families are also important in our society because we need that special love that our families give us to go on with our daily...