A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF TWO COUNTRIES, I.E. THE UNITED STATES AND JAPAN

The overall purpose of this research paper is to discuss and contrast gender roles as well as cultural values from the perspective of America versus Japan, and as well, how they (especially the latter) applies their value system into their community. For purposes of this discussion, I should like to discuss and contrast religious views, as they encompass the “origin of mankind”, and as well, gender roles, to name just two. The worldview of the Japanese can be seen in terms of both how they interact within their own environment, and as well within their own society, i.e. race relations. The Japanese, to a large extent, is a caste system. To a large extent, I believe the argument could also be made that such is the same for the United States. That is to say, an individual is judged largely (or solely) upon how much money he has. According to one author, Japan is an intricate blend of East and West. Its environment (i.e. cities) may look westernized, often disappointingly so, but beyond first impressions, there is very little about this Asian nation