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1、 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 Ame
2、rican 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 collecti
3、ve 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 co
4、ntains 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 k
5、ind 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 w
6、ords 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 raisi
7、ng 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 fall in the water at the same time, who the husband will save firstly. In fact it is a dilemma problems which a lot of people l
8、augh at. This problem is related to the relationship between husband and wife, also husband and the whole family. In China, especially in the feudal society, husband will support his mother and divorces his wife if relationship is bad. But in the United States ,husband is likely to support his wife
9、so that to keep their small Family. Americans are pound of their independence and freedom, its unique culture origin and thinking form the individualism marriage values of family.There are three different marriage and family mode in the United States,the Jewish Christian family,family with romantic
10、love and rational marriage and family mode. The Jewish Christian family is decided by god for the combination of human self-interest , cuples combined into a permanent relationship ,they help and love each other forever. When one is ill , the other one should give help . No matter they building a fa
11、mily or having children is by the will of god. Love is foundation for both sides , they will be forever loyal to each other. Family with romantic love built by personal choose. Individual will may establish, change or break the family. Personal happiness is one of the main faith American people beli
12、eve . It is affirmed and celebrated by mainstream culture . When building the romantic love ,they seldom care about responsibilities and consequences. Rational marriage and family is build by couples rational choices for the mutual happiness. They become mutual companion by doing mutual emotional ad
13、justment. But when they found marriage or family cannot achieve their happiness, they will adjust and adapt rationally. If failed, they will press the rational separation or divorce to ending the family. Jewish Christian family stressed the couples relationship. Between couples and children are mutu
14、al independent, both sides of husband and wife take care to each other live with each other when they are very old . They does not require childrens care . Romantic Love family pattern should be the mainstream of American family . They think love is not permanent and didnt have the courage to undert
15、ake the responsibility of family. So the divorce rate is very high.Super star is one of the high rate divorce groups.Rational marriage family pattern tend to manage wisdom, no hysterical quarrel, but rational separation or divorce. In this kind of family , the law often played a pivotal role, which
16、prenuptial agreements and divorce agreement is its embodiment. American have strong independent consciousness of marriage . Compareing with Chinese marriage which decided by parents or by matchmakers help, American have their own rights to decide their individuals life inclde making friends,married and personal developing. Every member of the family have their own personal right to pursue happiness,but no one can inter
