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Paper Abstract: This paper provides a discussion of five characteristics that define a culture, before addressing three characteristics of Chinese culture and how they are being challenging by the spread of globalization and China’s rapidly expanding economy. Paper Introduction: Cultural Characteristics There are many characteristics of culture From the cuisine peopleeat and the manner in which they dress to language religious beliefs andgender relations each culture develops its own perspective of suchcharacteristics as they are expressed in the social interaction ofindividuals For instance conservative Muslim women are fully covered inpublic and are often escorted by a male relative as a show of modesty Characteristics p American women are much freer to dress inpublic as they see fit Culture is learned so Text of the Paper: The entire text of the paper is shown below. However, the text is somewhat scrambled. We want to give you as much information as we possibly can about our papers and essays, but we cannot give them away for free. In the text below you will find that while disordered, many of the phrases are essentially intact. From this text you will be able to get a solid sense of the writing style, the concepts addressed, and the sources used in the research paper. However, the growing importance ofbusiness in China's rapidly expanding economy is undermining thischaracteristic of Chinese thinking.ReferencesCharacteristics of culture. "Respect for scholarsand contempt for business men" is a traditional Chinese mentality based onthis hierarchy (Wu, 2 9, p. 5). Retrieved July 17, 2 9 at: http://www.thomehfang.com/ suncrates3/1wu.html, 1-12. A good example of this isdifferent views of animals among different cultures. (2 7). 3). The influence of Taoism has traditionally madeChinese culture place a high value on the principle of "simplicity," or theprinciple of "wu-wei (non-action)" (Wu, 2 9, p. 2). For instance, conservative Muslim women are fully covered inpublic and are often escorted by a male relative as a show of "modesty"(Characteristics, 2 7, p. 86842 Cultural Characteristics There are many characteristics of culture. This characteristicof traditional Chinese culture is also under siege. 8). In today's highlycomplicated society - from cell phones and texting to computers and email -technology, government, and society have become complex and demanding ofaction. This kind of view is slowly losing its impact and holdon the Chinese, as this kind of worldview is seldom associated with highlyindustrialized societies. American women are much freer to dress inpublic as they see fit. One of thesecharacteristics is a "naturalistic" worldview, where "closeness to natureand direct contact with plants and animals" is highly respected and valued(Wu, 2 9, p. For this reason, cultural characteristics are often viewed byanthropologists and others from a "cultural relativity" approach, one thattries to understand the characteristics of other cultures from itsinhabitants' perspective (Characteristics, 2 7, p. Many of theseare being challenged by the spread of neo-liberal economic reforms andglobalization, as China has become a world economic and manufacturing powerwith more open borders and liberal government policies. In some Asian countries, dogs are used to feedpeople. An American woman isapt to treat her dog like a beloved family member or friend. From the cuisine peopleeat and the manner in which they dress to language, religious beliefs, andgender relations; each culture develops its own perspective of suchcharacteristics as they are expressed in the social interaction ofindividuals. 9). In Muslimcountries, dogs are often seen as a nuisance and are as apt to be kicked aspetted when in the way. The Chinese social status hierarchy of four classes placesscholars at the top and businessmen at the bottom. Differences in characteristics amongcultures often lead to "ethnocentrism," a way of thinking thecharacteristics of one's own culture are superior to those of others.Ethnocentrism is one reason we are often shocked or even disgusted over thecharacteristics or values of another culture. Basic characteristics of Chinese culture. Retrieved July 17, 2 9 at: http://anthro.palomar.edu/culture/culture_2.htm, 1-9.Wu, J.S. (2 9). Culture is learned, so we are not programmed atbirth to learn a specific one. Chinese culture has a number of characteristics that stem fromancient and traditional philosophy, religion and society. If this paper is not what you are looking for, you can search again: Search for: or Click here to request an essay written just for you.