A research on the difference between Japanese culture and United States’ culture

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Epistemological Perspective

A research on the difference between Japanese culture and United States’ culture

In examining the difference between cultures, it is vital to note that there are always different perspectives that apply to interpretation of culture. Japanese culture is a robust culture that is viewable from certain guidelines that guide individuals’ behavior and perception of things. Conversely, no strict guidelines define the American culture. Rather, the observable behavior and general attitudes define American culture. The epistemological perspective in this research is constructivism. This suggests that social elements develop differently in every social context. These practices may seem natural, but they are products of the given social context (Easterby-Smith, Thorpe, & Jackson, 2004 p. 34). Individuals might consciously create a social situation as depending on the social reality that is facing them.

There are notable reasons why this epistemological perspective applies to this research. To begin with, it is vital to examine the role of education in both cultures. Education is a critical context that does not just change, but transforms individuals’ perspectives to life. This also depends on various perspectives. To begin with, education can either destroy or reinforce a culture. The Japanese way of life, as an oriental culture, is highly guarded by those who practice the same. The Japanese have always strove to infuse their culture in their educational system. The loss of this culture is viewable as a loss to heritage and respective sense of identity (Lisiak, 2010 p. 67).

In terms of education, there are critical perspectives. This regards the aspects of formal and informal education. As the individual advances in education, one progresses into college. College is a different context that affects an individual from notable aspects. To begin with, college education is high likely to accord an individual rational thinking for fairly critiquing a cultural system. College education entails liberal views of life that creates a sharp distinction between an uneducated individual and an educated individual (Watten, 2010 p. 87). Besides, progressive societies possess a tendency of highly regarding foreign college education.  The Japanese are a population that place strong emphasis on informal education and this type of education is highly employable towards cultural tutorage. This means that the comparison between children and college-educated adults will accord shard disparities because one context provides more cultural education than the other does.

Another vital point for consideration pertains to the concepts of absolutism and liberty in respecting given cultures. Some cultures hold absolute attitudes towards their cultural teachings and culture. This suggests that an individual has to observe the given culture as observed from the behavior of, especially, elderly individuals. In such a kind of culture, most individuals will project very similar attitudes and behavior pattern. In case an individual will strive to move against the socially prescribed normalcy, there will a greater cost of rejection. This cultural attitu.............