Question

1. what is the difference between personal and social values?
2. look at the values listed below. circle the ones which are commonly thought of as \american\ values.

equality informality tradition individualism courtesy

1. choose one of the values you circled above and describe what it means.
2. read the passage from the declaration of independence above and name five values that are mentioned in the text.

\we hold these truths to be self - evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness—that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.\

Explanation:

1. Personal values are individual - centered beliefs guiding one's actions. Social values are collective beliefs that a society holds important for the well - being of the community.
2. Commonly considered "American" values among the list are Equality, Informality, Individualism. These values are often associated with American culture and society.
3. For example, if we choose Individualism: It emphasizes the importance of the individual, their rights, freedoms, and self - reliance. In American society, it is reflected in the emphasis on personal achievement and independence.
4. From the Declaration of Independence passage, the values mentioned are Equality (all Men are created equal), Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness, Consent of the Governed (governments derive their just Powers from it), and the Right of the People to alter or abolish government (when it becomes destructive).

Answer:

1. Personal values are individual - based, social values are collective.
2. Equality, Informality, Individualism
3. Individualism: Emphasizes individual rights and self - reliance.
4. Equality, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness, Consent of the Governed, Right to alter or abolish government