Western vs eastern culture free download as powerpoint presentation. Ive been living in asia for over a year now, spending six months each in nepal and vietnam, with a bit of traveling around india and sri lanka in the middle. Apr 23, 2009 east asian agriculture was a communal venture in which tasks like irrigation and crop rotation had citizens acting in concert. In the filipino culture it is almost expected that once family members get older, especially parents, you are supposed to take care of them. The results showed that americans, but not east asians, were less attentive to indirect cues in work than nonwork settings and that eastwest differences in indirectness were greater in work than nonwork settings. A human being is an integral part of the universe and the society. East west culture differences cultural studies essay. Jul 15, 2016 cultural differences between the east and west july 15, 2016 by eieditor 0 0 0 0 0 when it comes to business communication and decision making, both east and west have different points of view and stances. The cultural differences between east and west in one series. The differences between east and west in terms of culture and. The cultures of the east and the west really distinguish each other by a lot. West the idiosyncrasies of two cultures interesting research these icons were designed by yang liu who was born in china and educated in germany.
How east and west think in profoundly different ways bbc. For example, when chinese people love a person, they dont say, i love you. Western culture and gives a generalization of the asian culture, which also comprises japanese, korean, vietnamese, thai, malay etc. The cultural differences between east and west, according.
The stereotypes of east coasters and west coasters have been around almost as long as there has been a right and left side of the united states. If you notice in contracts, agreements and appointment, the cultural differences can be huge. How to bridge the culture gap between asian eastand the west and use cultural diversity to your advantage. In particular, religious culture has effects on work ethic and on moral judgment. Some interesting cutural differences between east and west. This depends on whether he is an oriental or an occidental. Western mentality eastern mentality east meets west. These differences can be noted for the most part in peoples behavior and attitudes.
It very well applies to all asians including pakistani, chinese, indians, japanese, thais, koreans, indonesian, malays, dayaks, etc. Blue western culture red eastern culture life of the elderly seniors in eastern societies tend to stay at home to raise the grandchildren. Folks from the west coast say east coasters are uptight, unfriendly, and stressed out. Ive just created this presentation for chinese students to understand some differences between east and west cultures. Culture eastern culture blue western culture red eastern culture anger displeasure when westerners are unhappy, their emotions can be easily perceived through body language, facial expression, and tone. Western culture can be made through the pictorial representation below. It will serve better students at an intermediate or upper since t. This gives her an insight into the way chinese and german culture differs, and liu created an exhibition which was later made into a book, called east.
The development of such key ideas as religion, science, and philosophy form the central narrative of this book. Elegant way to depict complex concepts with brilliant simplicity designer yang liu east and west management style cause of difference in western and eastern 2. It is a series of infographic posters that make accurate and sometimes humorous comparisons between german and chinese people. It very well applies to all asians including pakistan i, chines e, indian s, japanes e, thai s, koreans, indonesia n, malay s, dayak s, etc. Artist yang liu was born in beijing and has been living in germany for the cultural differences between east and west in one series of illustrations indy100. East and west may have myriad differences based on culture and education. Here are few revelatory comparisons from east meets west. Dec 10, 2012 the perspective on elder varies from culture to culture, and how the elderly are treated also varies.
Western applies to all asians, including the indians, japanese, thais, koreans, indonesian, malays, dayaks, etc. Cultural stereotypes explained in 10 simple pictograms how do you explain the fundamental differences between cultures. Finally, the attitudes toward love in the east and the west arent the same. Graphic artist yang liu has made a compilation book of illustrations which juxtaposes the cultures of the east and west, a playfully satirical, mostly. After exactly years there, she illustrated the social and cultural differences between the eastern and western worlds under the title ost trifft west, or east meets west. Jun 14, 2019 east and west may have myriad differences based on culture and education. In contrast, western food production led to more loneoperator. Author gish jen feels the tension between cultures in very personal ways.
Theres a wealth of knowledge from our previous program participants waiting for you. In other cases, one form of culture may have fairly unique effects, i. Eastern vs western culture the culture of a community or a nation depends upon the surroundings, the values and beliefs that they are brought up upon. I have found there to be many aspects on either side which work and can also hinder progress. From the broad differences between east and west, to subtle variation between us states, it is becoming increasingly clear that history, geography and culture can change how we all think in subtle. From what i have observed both sides can swing some haymakers. Nov 19, 20 these examples illustrate why it has been said that east is east and west is west and never the twain will meet. This entry was posted in blog humour and tagged blog humour on april 4.
Religious culture also has other influences beyond its effects on cognitive style. Duty towards all others is a very important matter. What might be considered rude in one culture can be a compliment in another, and navigating these differences can be difficult. East is east and west is west final international education. Western culture, which is very individualistic focuses on youth, self reliance and individualism. Anything by omalley is excellently researched and presented, and that is evident in this book. An evergrowing number of studies challenge the assumption that everyone perceives, thinks and reasons the same way, and help explain why asians and westerners often see things differently. This is because the culture systems are two separate systems on the whole. Understanding cultural differences between east and west. Entrepreneurial creativity and venturing is contained by the habit to control ones passions. The cultures of the west stands apart from other textbooks in a.
When it comes to business communication and decision making, both east and west have different points of view and stances. The western way of thinking it is important to look at how we see ourselves in relation to our surroundings and the world. Though the world ms applebaum so masterfully and unforgettably evoked has vanished in the flood of globalisation. Feb 01, 2019 the western way of thinking it is important to look at how we see ourselves in relation to our surroundings and the world. Eastern cultures,which is collectivistic, places value on family, elderly,traditional age hierarchies.
Dec 21, 2015 an artist, who was raised in multiple cultures, decided to make a simple but interesting infographic playing on some of the unique differences between the east and the west. Sep 02, 20 why eastern and western cultures tackle learning differently for the most part in american culture, intellectual struggle in school children is seen as an indicator of weakness, while in eastern. The fundamentals of the status quo can and often should be questioned. Liu spoke to cnn style about design, misunderstandings, and the challenge of reducing complicated concepts into easyto. This edition is a collection of ouststanding student projects from the general education culture course on east and west german identity taught during the spring of 2011.
The following book excerpt specifically refers to german vs chinese culture, but most are still relevant to hong kong. It examines the relationship between culture on one hand, and management practices and employees attitude on the other. East views the world differently to west sciencedaily. Slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Anthropologists and sociologists have spent lifetimes researching the ways humans live and how we can solve problems and create greater harmony. The cultural differences between east and west, according to one artist.
This is almost like a east coast and west coast war in itself. The origin of the eastern cultures is mainly from two countries. Imagine you are asking a colleague for feedback on your. East asian agriculture was a communal venture in which tasks like irrigation and crop rotation had citizens acting in concert. It will serve better students at an intermediate or upper since this lesson involves a discussion. But adjustments can be made that can make people with varying customs feel right at home with one another. What are the differences between east and west cultures. This has been the experience of peoples in foreign lands. I grew up in the bay area and then moved to southern california. The differences between east and west in terms of culture. Western vs eastern culture scribd read books, audiobooks. Why eastern and western cultures tackle learning differently. Artist yang liu was born in beijing and has been living in germany for over 20 years. Realistically a corporate culture landing somewhere in the middle may be the best competitor, yet i am not sure if east and west would work as a hybrid.
Cultural differences between the west and east are well documented, but a study. This gives her an insight into the way chinese and german culture differs, and liu created an exhibition which was later made into a book, called east meets west. Since chinese is a dominate race in asia, i must say that this reflects more chinese culture vs. Home people culture difference between eastern and western culture. On american culture, gertrude himmelfarbs one nation, two cultures, tom wolfes hooking up, and thomas sowells the vision of the anointed. For more information, simply browse our blog for alumni testimonials like this one, this one or this one. For example, national culture, social class, and region frontiers vs. Summarising the history and culture of two major civilisations was a bit of a challenge but i think ive. Meticulously researched and beautifully written, it tells of a journey the author made from the baltic to the black sea shortly after the collapse of communism in europe in 1991. Major cultural differences that impact our happiness. Visual culture of the mediterranean montenegro conference paper pdf available january 2014 with 36 reads how we measure reads.
Author links open overlay panel adam b cohen 1 michael ew varnum 1. Nov 06, 2015 rachel is a bestselling author, speaker and lecturer. Scribd is the worlds largest social reading and publishing site. If you ask designer yang liu, its better to keep things simple. Many people know the fundamental cultural differences between the east and the west but fail to articulate. East vs west culture published on tuesday, november 19, 20 eastern versus western culture when a friend extends his hand toward you with the palm down and motions downward with his fingers or his whole hand, what does it mean. In easterners, its a little more difficult to tell how someone is feeling. Brain pickings has a free sunday digest of the weeks most interesting and inspiring articles across art, science, philosophy, creativity, childrens books, and other strands of our search for truth, beauty, and meaning. The cultural differences between east and west in one.
East and west german identity kevin alan richards on. This may seem like a very basic point but it needs to be understood because many of the problems which we face stem from eit. Why eastern and western cultures tackle learning differently for the most part in american culture, intellectual struggle in school children is seen as an indicator of weakness, while in eastern. Difference between eastern and western culture compare. A history focuses on the ways in which the major ideas and passions of western culture developed, internally, and how they interacted with the broader worldfor good and for ill. There are many factors influencing management practices. Graphic artist yang liu has a sharp eye for cultural comparison, honed by personal experience. What are the major cultural differences between the east. Ive given a couple of presentations recently at work about understanding the cultural differences between east us europe and west china east asia which i thought id share today. Cultural differences between the east and west july 15, 2016 by eieditor 0 0 0 0 0.
Cultural stereotypes explained in 10 simple pictograms. The major difference between eastern and western culture is that people in the east are more conservative and traditional than the general population in the west. Oct 02, 2016 what might be considered rude in one culture can be a compliment in another, and navigating these differences can be difficult. Rachel is a bestselling author, speaker and lecturer.
Lets have a clear view on the difference between east and west in terms of culture eastern culture hinduism, buddhism, jainism, shenism, taoism, and islam are some common religions practiced in the eastern world. This article shares insights on east coast vs west coast stereotypes. Graphic artist yang liu has made a compilation book of illustrations which juxtaposes the cultures of the east and west, a playfully satirical, mostly harmless, endeavor. On route she passes through villages, towns, cities and countries whose names, languages. Our lightning introduction to corporate cultural differences between east and west. East is east and west is west what i object to is the artificial arrangement by which this foreign education tends to occupy all the space of our national mind and thus kills, or hampers, the great opportunity for the creation of new thought by a new combination of truths. Rich in surprising encounters and vivid characters, between east and west brilliantly illuminates the soul of these lands and the shaping power of their past. An extraordinary journey into the past and present of the lands east of poland and west of russia. West page 1 of 24 western culture eastern culture blue western culture red eastern culture opinions. Students became familiar with postwar german history while analyzing films and major. Explained pictoriall y understanding of asian culture vs. My older sister has already accepted the fact that she has to care for our mother when she gets older.
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