The United States is sometimes criticized for being as individualistic as it is. What are some positive aspects about growing up in an individualistic culture? In what ways would growing up in a collectivistic culture be better?
What does your culture highly value? Achievement? Equality? Respect? Authority? Honesty? Loyalty? How do you see your cultural values being transmitted and reinforced in your society?
Many researchers believe that all behavioral differences between women and men (apart from reproductive behaviors) are socially constructed. Do you think that is true? Can you think of any behavioral differences that might be biological or genetic in origin?
