Lesson 4-Western and Eastern Perspectives PDF

THE SELF IN WESTERN /EASTERN THOUGHT Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=78haKZhEqcg&t=3...

THE SELF IN WESTERN /EASTERN THOUGHT Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=78haKZhEqcg&t=3 9s ❑ Eastern world refers to countries in the Asia and Middle East whereas Western world refers to North and South America, Europe, Australia and New Zeeland. ❑ East and West may have numerous differences based on culture. These differences can be noted mainly in people’s behavior and attitudes. ❑ The main difference between eastern and western culture is that people in the east are more traditional and conservative than the people in the west. Eastern Culture ❑ Eastern world are more traditional than people in ❑ Elders are considered as the head of the home and the West children respect and obey them in all decisions. ❑ We consider their rituals, customs, clothing, etc. ❑ The important decisions regarding children’s future For example, Indians pay respect to their elders by are usually taken by elders. When parents grow old, touching their feet; the children are expected to look after them. ❑ East Asians use bows as greetings, apologizing and thanking. ❑ People in the East are rigid in their ideologies and beliefs; they are often reluctant to challenge and question the long practiced traditions and customs. https://pediaa.com/difference-between-eastern-and-western-culture/ Western Culture ❑ Western World mainly refers to Europe and North America. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are some of the most common religions practiced in the Western world. ❑ People in the west are more open-minded than those in the east. The westerns are more open and forthright. ❑ People in the west are also more open about their feelings. If they are angry, they might express. But people in the east might cover it for the sake of diplomacy and politeness. Westerns may also display their feelings and emotions in public. https://pediaa.com/difference-between-eastern-and-western-culture/ Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West Individualism values personal independence. Within individualist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as separate from others, define themselves based on their personal traits, and see their characteristics as relatively stable and unchanging.” An individualist’s sense of self is defined more by who they are on the “inside,” minimizing the influence of factors, contexts, and people “outside” the individual. Individualists tend to communicate with direct styles—they say what they mean, prioritizing that information is conveyed explicitly and unambiguously. European and “Western” cultures are typically more individualist. Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West Collectivism values personal interdependence. In collectivist cultures, people are more likely to “see themselves as connected to others, define themselves in terms of relationships with others, and see their characteristics as more likely to change across different contexts.” A collectivist’s sense of self is defined more by who they are with other people, or by their membership in a group. Maintaining social harmony, getting along with others, and meeting social expectations are more important in collectivist cultures. They tend to communicate in in direct styles- imply what they really mean, but might say otherwise to avoid conflict or embarrassment. Asian and African cultures tend to be more collectivist, for example. People from collectivistic cultures are more likely to have an interdependent view of themselves (they see themselves as connected to others, define themselves in terms of relationships with others, and see their characteristics as more likely to change across different contexts).