Five Dimensions of Culture in Ethiopia, South Africa, and the U.S
Description
Might an African nation with a long history of apartheid and one that experienced only a brief period of colonization have different national morés? Could citizens of either type of country hold the same views as second-generation Asian-Americans? Are there beliefs about societal behavior that are common to all peoples? In this program, college students from Ethiopia, South Africa, and the U.S. discuss what Geert Hofstede called "the five dimensions of culture" - regard for individuality, gender roles, ability to tolerate social change, hierarchy, and long-term planning. As the students explain how these values are expressed in their home countries, viewers learn which attitudes are unique and which are shared by communities around the world.
Runtime
39 min
Series
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Culture (254)
- Cultural geography (235)
- Population (248)
- Interpersonal relations (422)
- Social ecology (250)
- Cross-cultural studies (31)
- Political sociology (90)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2013
Database
Films on Demand
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