Question

Provide three examples to explain the differences between strong and weak cultures

Answer 1

Strong cultures refers to the set of norms, tradition, habit, symbols, values and techniques that greatly influences the behaviour of the members.
A weak culture refers to the culture that is individuallystic where by norms, tradition have very less impact on behaviour.

1. Countries having weak culture allows people to wear according to their desire.
Countries having strong culture doesn't allow people to wear according to their soul desire. They have the dress code imposed by their country or religion.

2. Weak culture allows people to live according to their values and principles. People can live independently.
Example : lifestyle in western countries allow people to live independently as they want.
As strong cultures follows several norms and traditions people in these countries are also compelled to follow this tradition and beliefs.
Example: countries like Saudi Arabia compells religious and non religious people to follow their religion.
3. People in weak culture doesn't keep strong relationship with family members and peer group.
People living in strong culture country give much importance to relationship and values.

People are more happy in weak culture countries because there is no hard norms and culture and they are free to live as they wish. People living in countries which follows strong culture found living less happily because they have to follow several norms and activities which is imposed by their culture or tradition.