Discussion Post
Focus upon the concept of culture and all its components. After you have read the reading assignment and lecture, respond to all parts of the discussion by the due date assigned:
a) What are the top ten American values as found in the text? Which ones do you embrace and why? Are there any you reject, and if so, why? What three values would you add to the list if you could? Why are the values you would add not already in the top ten?
b) What are five symbols that represent America? Do they also represent other components of culture, such as material objects or values?
c) Consider the concept of cultural lag. Identify two American values that are "lagging." What are three norms that are lagging? How does cultural lagging relate to the Westernization that is happening in other countries?
The response should include a reference list. Using double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.