Culture is the belief, art and customs practiced by a particular society. Culture also includes the way of thinking, working or behaving governing a particular society or group (Asia, D, 2015). Different groups of people practice different cultural values depending on their location or inner beliefs. For instance, the American culture, despite some similarities, is quite different from the Russian culture.
Human rights in America are celebrated, respected and protected. Human rights activists are very vocal and vigilant advertizing for justice and the rights of every American. In Russia however, human rights are subordinated for the common good of the community. The laws are meant to benefit the community as a whole and not focusing on the level of individual citizens. If a particular law is to be passed, as long as it serves the larger community it doesn’t matter about the few individuals who find the law oppressive. American culture allows diverse views, tolerance and pluralism. Everyone’s opinion is valued and respected. In Russia, views are more of a consensus and single truth. The government’s view on any matter is to be passed down under the impression that decisions regarding national matters are to be made by those in power to serve the goodness of the people. Unlike in America, the Russian people …show more content…
L. 2013). Many officials hold jobs due to nepotism or former party affiliations or because of the mere fact of friendship. The outcome is often sluggishness, incompetence and tendency to pass on responsibilities. Officials in America are mostly elected by the public so there is almost no room for favoritism or nepotism. Appointed officials go through a thorough process of vetting before they assume office. Issues of incompetence and absconding of duty are minimal even though cases of abuse of office are still
Human rights in America are celebrated, respected and protected. Human rights activists are very vocal and vigilant advertizing for justice and the rights of every American. In Russia however, human rights are subordinated for the common good of the community. The laws are meant to benefit the community as a whole and not focusing on the level of individual citizens. If a particular law is to be passed, as long as it serves the larger community it doesn’t matter about the few individuals who find the law oppressive. American culture allows diverse views, tolerance and pluralism. Everyone’s opinion is valued and respected. In Russia, views are more of a consensus and single truth. The government’s view on any matter is to be passed down under the impression that decisions regarding national matters are to be made by those in power to serve the goodness of the people. Unlike in America, the Russian people …show more content…
L. 2013). Many officials hold jobs due to nepotism or former party affiliations or because of the mere fact of friendship. The outcome is often sluggishness, incompetence and tendency to pass on responsibilities. Officials in America are mostly elected by the public so there is almost no room for favoritism or nepotism. Appointed officials go through a thorough process of vetting before they assume office. Issues of incompetence and absconding of duty are minimal even though cases of abuse of office are still