中美家庭价值观的差异

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Abstract

 This paper attempts to compare the differences of family values between China and America in terms of family structure, interpersonal relationship in the family and the attitude towards the elder. From these phenomena, the author will find differences in the core family values between these two countries. And the author will explore the reasons for the differences from a historical and economic perspective. The purpose of the author is to help people get rid of the obstacles in intercultural communication.
 
Key words: Family values; Individualism; Collectivism; Confucianism; Christianity 
 
  
  
Differences between Chinese and American Family Values
 
Outline
 
 Thesis Statement: The Chinese and American people hold different views of family values in terms of family structure, interpersonal relationship and attitude towards the elder. The author attempts to find the differences and the historical and economic reasons behind them. It will help people get rid of the obstacles in intercultural communication.

Introduction
Literature Review
The Researches on the Definitions of the Family Values
The Researches on Family Values and Intercultural Communication
Recent Researches on the Differences of the Family Values between China and the America
Researches in America
Researches in China
Differences on Family Values between China and the America
Family Structure
Interpersonal Relationship in the family
Gender Roles
Parents and Children
Siblings
Respect for Elders
The Differences on Core Family Values between China and
 America
Confucianism vs. Christianity
Confucianism and Chinese Family Values
Christianity and American Family Values
Collectivism vs. Individualism
Collectivism and Chinese Family Values
Individualism and American Family Value
The Reasons for the Differences of the Family Values between China and
 America
The Influence of the History on the Family Values
Chinese History and the Chinese Family Values
American History and the American Family Values
Influences of Economy on the Family Values
Chinese Economy and the Chinese Family Values
American Economy and the Chinese Family Values
Conclusion

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