Competitiveness vs. Nurturing Cultural Measure
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A Competitiveness vs. Nurturing Cultural Measure is a culture measure on the cultural dimension traditionally associated with competitive behaviors and nurturing behaviors.
- AKA: Masculinity vs. Femininity Cultural Index
- Context:
- output:
- A Competitiveness Score can indicate a society that values competitiveness, ambition, and achievement.
- A Nurturing Score can indicate a culture that values relationship building, quality of life, and care for the weak.
- It can (typically) include Competitiveness vs. Nurturing Cultural Multiple-Choice Questions
- ...
- output:
- Example(s):
- As in Hofstede's Cultural Dimensions.
- As in World Values Survey.
- As in Schwartz Value Survey.
- As in GLOBE Project.
- ...
- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Cultural Studies, Social Psychology, Gender Studies, Organizational Culture, Cross-Cultural Psychology, Cross-Cultural Comparison.
References
2023
- ChatGPT GPT-4
- This illustration presents a striking allegory of competitive versus nurturing cultural behaviors, symbolically represented on a scale of balance. On the left side, we see the embodiment of competitiveness: people in business attire, symbols of financial success like luxury cars and private jets, along with wild animals, possibly representing the fierce and untamed nature of competition. This side of the scale is set against a backdrop of a dense, urban landscape, further emphasizing the fast-paced and often cutthroat environment of competitive cultures.
On the right side, the nurturing aspect of culture is depicted with a softer, park-like setting where people engage in education, healthcare, and leisurely activities, highlighting community, care, and personal growth. The presence of a doctor, teacher, and pregnant woman, along with people relaxing and reading, suggests a supportive environment that values collaboration over competition.
The scale itself is an effective visual metaphor, demonstrating that both competitive and nurturing behaviors are essential elements that need to be balanced in a functioning society. The fact that the scale is evenly balanced may imply that both aspects hold equal importance and weight in cultural development.
Overall, the illustration cleverly contrasts the drive of ambition with the warmth of community through its detailed symbolism and character positioning, inviting viewers to reflect on the roles these behaviors play in their lives and in society at large.
- This illustration presents a striking allegory of competitive versus nurturing cultural behaviors, symbolically represented on a scale of balance. On the left side, we see the embodiment of competitiveness: people in business attire, symbols of financial success like luxury cars and private jets, along with wild animals, possibly representing the fierce and untamed nature of competition. This side of the scale is set against a backdrop of a dense, urban landscape, further emphasizing the fast-paced and often cutthroat environment of competitive cultures.
2023
- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofstede's_cultural_dimensions_theory#Dimensions_of_national_cultures Retrieved:2023-10-3.
- Masculinity vs. femininity (MAS): In this dimension, masculinity is defined as "a preference in society for achievement, heroism, assertiveness, and material rewards for success." Its counterpart represents "a preference for cooperation, modesty, caring for the weak, and quality of life." Women in the respective societies tend to display different values. In feminine societies, they share modest and caring views equally with men. In more masculine societies, women are somewhat assertive and competitive, but notably less than men. In other words, they still recognize a gap between male and female values. This dimension is frequently viewed as taboo in highly masculine societies.
2023
- (Wikipedia, 2023) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hofstede's_cultural_dimensions_theory#Differences_between_cultures_on_the_values_dimensions Retrieved:2023-10-3.
- Masculinity is extremely low in Nordic countries: Norway scores 8 and Sweden only 5. In contrast, Masculinity is very high in Japan (95), and in European countries like Hungary, Austria and Switzerland influenced by German culture. In the Anglo world, masculinity scores are relatively high with 66 for the United Kingdom for example. Latin American countries present contrasting scores: for example Venezuela has a 73-point score whereas Chile's is only 28.
2023
- GBard
- It can be used to analyze how a culture prioritizes different values and how these values influence behavior and decision-making.
- Masculine cultures are characterized by a strong emphasis on achievement, competition, and material success. Men in masculine cultures are expected to be assertive, tough, and independent. Women in masculine cultures are often stereotyped as being more nurturing, emotional, and relationship-oriented.
- Feminine cultures place a greater emphasis on cooperation, quality of life, and work-life balance. Men and women in feminine cultures are often expected to be more modest, tender, and concerned with the well-being of others.
- For example, a culture with a high masculinity score may be more likely to value assertiveness and competition, while a culture with a high femininity score may be more likely to value cooperation and harmony. These differences in cultural values can have a significant impact on a wide range of factors, such as business practices, education systems, and social relationships.
- It is important to note that masculinity vs. femininity culture measure is not a measure of individual masculinity or femininity. It is a measure of the cultural values that are dominant in a society.
- Here are some examples of how masculinity vs. femininity culture measure can be used:
- A company that is expanding into a new market may use masculinity vs. femininity culture measure to understand the cultural values of that market and develop marketing and sales strategies that are tailored to those values.
- A government may use masculinity vs. femininity culture measure to develop public policies that are aligned with the cultural values of its citizens.
- A researcher may use masculinity vs. femininity culture measure to study how cultural values influence factors such as career choices, educational achievement, and health outcomes.
- It can be used to analyze how a culture prioritizes different values and how these values influence behavior and decision-making.
1998
- (Hofstede, 1998) ⇒ Geert Hofstede. (1998). “Masculinity and Femininity: The Taboo Dimension of National Cultures.” Vol. 3. Sage,
- ABSTRACT: In 1980, Geert Hofstede published his monumental work Culture's Consequences, which laid out four dimensions on which the differences among national cultures could be understood: individualism, power distance, uncertainty avoidance, and masculinity. Since then much research has been conducted and presented on individualism/collectivism but until now, no single volume has focused on the masculinity dimension of the model. In Masculinity and Femininity, Hofstede has expanded, sharpened, and deepened the discussion of masculinity and femininity. This new volume presents the first thoroughly developed discussion of this dimension and how it can help us understand the differences among cultures. It begins with a general explanation of masculinity and discusses how it illuminates broad feature...
1984
- Geert Hofstede. 1984. "Culture's Consequences: International Differences in Work-Related Values"