Cultural Elements Revealed in the Concept of Privacy in China and America 英语专业论文.docVIP

Cultural Elements Revealed in the Concept of Privacy in China and America Thesis statement: This thesis analyzes the cultural differences revealed in the different concept of privacy in China and America by elaborating the different views and behaviors of Chinese and Americans towards privacy. Different views about the concept of privacy in China and America According to Wikipedia, “privacy is the ability of an individual or group to seclude them or information about themselves and thereby reveal them selectively.” /wiki/Privacy However, the concept of privacy differs among different cultures. /wiki/Privacy ?In?Chinese culture, an individual is only a member of a group?within which he is exposed to constant concern?or enquiry. Privacy then is often ignored because Chinese?tend to concern more about the group not individuals and are used to living in close proximity.?The Chinese inquisitiveness about other peoples private lives is?usually motivated by their desire to establish a more intimate personal relationship or closer?friendship because in their mind, what the Americans consider as “privacy violation”may be a well-shown act of caring and love. However, in America, people care much about privacy. There is Privacy Law and also other laws about privacy to protect people’s rights of privacy in America. Compared with Chinese, Americans tend to view themselves as individuals, not an essential member of a group. Therefore, they want to have their personal spaces and do not like to mention things about themselves a lot. Rights of privacy are highly prioritized in American values. Behaviors of Chinese and Americans towards privacy ?When Chinese and Americans encounter with each other, Chinese people are used to beginning their topics with name, nationality, age, marriage status, or income condition. /viewthread.php?tid=14339extra=page%3D1Questions like how old are you, whats your income, how much did you pay for that car, are you married or single,?do you go to chu