中国和美国婚姻文化的差异.doc

The differences between Chinese and American marriage Couples are the most important elements of a family which is the basic composition of social.Marriage relationship influence family a lot because it is the most closely and lasting one in human relationships.There are many difference between American and Chinese because of the different philosophy values . American seems pay more attention to individualism, while Chinese focus on interdependence between the couples . In China, collectivism plays an important role in Chinese culture values so that personal interests should obey the collective interests. By this way, interpersonal relationship will be harmonious and tolerant ,so does a family. Influenced by the Confucianism , family members are not completely equal in the marriage relationship. Mans position are higher than women . In China, the marriage has no personal problems, it contains morality, responsibility, honor, and other factors. In the feudal society, the ancient way in symmetry is follow their parents orders and by matchmakers help. Marriage is not the simple combination of two individuals. A woman marry a men but also marry to his whole family. The marriage is a kind of responsibilities and obligations to the whole family. The most important function of a wife is to have a baby to them. In a TV Drama New Age of Marriage has such a monologue: marriage is not means that you marry someone, but to marry him and the sum of all his social relationships. Although words are exaggerated, the real portraiture of Chinese marriage have given. In the modern society, peoples views on marriage has changed a lot with the thought becoming more open. Husband-and-wife relationship is more equal.They work and respect each other equally.They have common interests and raising their Children togather. But now relationships between daughter-in-law and mother is one of the most sensitive issues in a family. We often say that : if mother and wife fa