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Rick Peraza
Professor Durfee
Intro to Sociology SOC1001
South University Online
Mar 19, 2015
What are the top ten American values as found in the text?
1. Individualism
2. Achievements and success
3. Activity and work
4. Science and technology
5. Progress and material comfort
6. Efficiency and practicality
7. Equality
8. Morality and humanitarian
9. Freedom and Liberty
10. Ethnocentrism and group superiority
(Kendall, 2014 pg. 74-75)
Which ones do you embrace and why?
The ones that I embrace are individualism because what you put into life will make you better than what you are. If you push yourself to do better in life then the overall outcome is huge. Along with this is achievement and success. If you push yourself (individual) then you will have success in life as well. Another one that I embrace is freedom and liberty because without these then you are not restricted to do what you want. If there was not freedom then we would be told what, when and how to do things in life.
Are there any you reject, and if so, why?
I do not reject any of these values because they are all something that anyone can rely on or strive for.
What three values would you add to the list if you could?
I would add loyalty and respect, selfless service, and honor to your country
Why are the values you would add not already in the top ten?
My values are different than others values, I could explain my reasons however it has to be agreed by all people in the United States.
What are five symbols that represent America?
The five symbols that I would say are The American Flag, The Liberty Bell, The Statue of Liberty, The Seal of the United States, and the Bald Eagle.
Do they also represent other components of culture, such as material objects or values?
The American flag and The Liberty Bell would represent Freedom and Liberty
The Statue of Liberty represents achievements and success. This is also a non-material culture.
The bald eagle would represent non-material culture as well.
Professor Durfee
Intro to Sociology SOC1001
South University Online
Mar 19, 2015
What are the top ten American values as found in the text?
1. Individualism
2. Achievements and success
3. Activity and work
4. Science and technology
5. Progress and material comfort
6. Efficiency and practicality
7. Equality
8. Morality and humanitarian
9. Freedom and Liberty
10. Ethnocentrism and group superiority
(Kendall, 2014 pg. 74-75)
Which ones do you embrace and why?
The ones that I embrace are individualism because what you put into life will make you better than what you are. If you push yourself to do better in life then the overall outcome is huge. Along with this is achievement and success. If you push yourself (individual) then you will have success in life as well. Another one that I embrace is freedom and liberty because without these then you are not restricted to do what you want. If there was not freedom then we would be told what, when and how to do things in life.
Are there any you reject, and if so, why?
I do not reject any of these values because they are all something that anyone can rely on or strive for.
What three values would you add to the list if you could?
I would add loyalty and respect, selfless service, and honor to your country
Why are the values you would add not already in the top ten?
My values are different than others values, I could explain my reasons however it has to be agreed by all people in the United States.
What are five symbols that represent America?
The five symbols that I would say are The American Flag, The Liberty Bell, The Statue of Liberty, The Seal of the United States, and the Bald Eagle.
Do they also represent other components of culture, such as material objects or values?
The American flag and The Liberty Bell would represent Freedom and Liberty
The Statue of Liberty represents achievements and success. This is also a non-material culture.
The bald eagle would represent non-material culture as well.