The China Dream, The American Dream, and Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Theory

The China Dream, The American Dream, and Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Theory¹

Individualism versus Collectivism is one of the six dimensions of the Hofstede's Cultural Dimension Theory. Typically, Americans are individualistic people who give a great priority to self-interest and so does the American dream. It appears that American dream is about maximize personal freedom and self-improvement.It is a belief that people can live a successful life through hard work in America.

Refer to collectivism, China is a typical case.China surely give a high score.China is a multi-ethnic country, which means the concept of "Home\Country" is really matters to people². China dream can only be realized by the cohesion of people's strength and the awareness of united.People will gain happiness through a harmony society and country.

Thought there are differences between two cultures or dreams, we all share the same goal —— the peace of the life, society and most important , the peace of the world.

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[1]:About Hofstede's Six Cultural Dimensions
[2]:Seven features between American dream and China dream