“Traditional families and other social systems are highly authoritarian. Age, power, prestige, and wealth are the chief sources of authority” (Santos, 1983, p. 140). Within the family, age determines a hierarchical system of authority that flows downward from oldest to youngest. Outside the family, other factors such as social class, professional status or official government […]

Values
Traditional values pertaining to family, authority, and harmony reflect collectivist values characteristic of many Asian cultures. However, descriptions of “surface” versus “core” values indicate contrast, complexity, and possible stereotypic portrayals of the character in literature. A more detailed examination of traditional values and related issues follows.
Family
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