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47、e competition.It is important to understand what most Americans mean when they say they believe in equality of opportunity. They do mean that each individual should have an equal chance for success. Americans see much of life as a race for success. For them, equality means that everyone should have。

48、an equal chance to enter the race and win. In other words, equality of opportunity may be thought of as an ethical rule. It helps to ensure that the race for success is a fair one and that a person does not win just because he or she was born into a wealthy family, or lose because of race or religio 。

49、n. This American concept of “fair play” is an important aspect of the belief in equality of opportunity.At the same time, American must keep competition to sustain his equality of opportunity. If much of life is seen as a race, then a person must run the race in order to succeed;
a person must compe 。

50、te with others. If every person has an equal chance to succeed in the United States, then it is every persons duty to try Americans match their energy and intelligence against that of others in a competitive contest for success. People who like to compete and are more successful than others are bein 。

51、g called winners. On the contrary, those who do not like to compete and are not successful are being called losers. This is especially true for American women, even some of the American men. 2.2.2.3 Self-relianceIndividualists must learn to rely on themselves or they will risk losing freedom. This m 。

52、eans achieving both financial and emotional independence from their parents as early as possible. It means that Americans believed they should take care of themselves, solve their own problems, and “stand on their own two feet”. De Tocqueville observed the Americans belief in self-reliance near 300。

53、years ago. “They owe nothing to any man, they expect nothing from any man;
they acquire the habit of always considering themselves as standing alone and they are apt to imagine that their whole destiny is in their own hand.”This strong belief in self-reliance continues today as a traditional basic A 。

54、merican value. It is perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of American character to understand, but it is profoundly important. Most Americans believe that they must be self-reliant in order to keep their freedom. If they rely too much on the support of their families or the government or any or 。

55、ganization, they may lose some of their freedom to do what they want.2.2.2.4 Self-expressionUsually, Americans are treated as those people who are brave enough to express themselves, fond of being the center of attention, enjoy taking a risk and all the things curious in the world. In order to set a 。

56、 world record, some Americans compete with others about eating how many hot dogs. Americans dislike doing something as most people do. For example, in American classes, the one who comes earlier will sit in the front of the classroom. If the teacher asks questions, the students will put up their han 。

57、ds strive to be the first and fear to lag behind. It is very difficult to get “A” level for those students who keep silent in class. Generally speaking, clerk in companies will dress very formally such as the western-style clothes and leather shoes. But after work, they will change to wear their T-s 。

58、hirts and jeans as they like. In family furnishings, it is impossible to see two similar decorated houses. Because Americans are brave to express themselves, they are always frank and never strike to be modest. Take teaching or taking lecture as an example. If you declare first that your capacity is 。

59、 limited, it is unavoidable to make mistakes or the audience are welcomed to pick out your demerits, etc, Americans will consider that why you came now that you can not do well in this field, Chinese people invite friends to have dinner, the host will say the dishes are not enough and taste not well 。

60、 as the common. But the Americans are used to say that those dishes are the best prepared by the hostess.3 Influence of the Individualism on American Family education3.1 The results of American family education Generally speaking, American young children and teenagers show the following characterist 。

61、ics when they are very young: their character tends to be positive;
they always keep calm even when encountering something;
they can get on well with others;
they are open, clear and bold;
they dare to think and act;
they have tenacious will to overcome difficulties, innovative spirit , great indepe 。

62、ndence ability and confidence and courage of independence as members of society;
they like to attend social activities;
they do not rely on their families when they are over 18-year-old;
most can support their own lives by working for a boss ;


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