Luokat: Kaikki - indulgence - diversity - adaptation - poverty

jonka Shayan khan 1 vuosi sitten

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Pakistan and Canada

Both Pakistan and Canada exhibit distinct cultural characteristics shaped by their societal values and economic conditions. Pakistan, facing severe poverty, holds steadfast to traditional values and ancestral teachings.

Pakistan and Canada

Pakistan and Canada

Indulgence

In Canada 68/100 People are generally more open to gratifying their desires and enjoying life in Canada. People like to express themselfs with material goods, flashly item, and more.
In Pakistan 0/100 The majority of people can not afford luxarys to indulge in. With 12.5 million more people falling below the poverty line of the $3.65 per day income level. About 95 million Pakistanis now live in poverty. so its not to say that people do not want to indulge in luxarys, they just don't have the opportunity. However, amidst these challenging times, Pakistani businesses that exhibit resilience continue to export various goods globally, including Basmati rice, Himalayan pink salt, etc... These enterprises exemplify societies that thrive even in difficult circumstances.

Uncertainty Avoidance

Pakistan { 70/100 } As of today (November 2023) Pakistan is on a brink of the poverty line. However, Nevertheless, Pakistani society adheres strongly to traditional values, drawing inspiration from ancestral teachings while navigating the complexities of modern life. In the face of unexpected events, be they positive or negative, their immediate response is to express gratitude or engage in conversation with their God, underscoring the robustness of Pakistani beliefs.
Canada { 48/100 } In Canada, the society is more likely to accept uncertainty, as their is a willingness to learn and adapt to new changes in the atmosphere. Moreover, Canada has a diversified culture, individuals from different races and values come together and follow the culture/tradition based solely on rules and regulations.

Long Term Orientation

Pakistan { 19 } The societies in Pakistan exabit great respect for traditions and cultural values. The people of Pakistan tend to implement their values in modern time difficulties while balancing their life. The citizens of Pakistan are mostly broad minded people, but, the higher leadership in the government don't let them see the future as compared to western countries. There are several political reasons behind the current situation of Pakistan, this leads to societies having a strong concern with establishing an absolute truth.

Individualism

In Canada 72/100 Individuals act based on their own interests and preferences, and they place a high value on independence and self-sufficiency. For example, people love to express themselves through clothes, values, and beliefs. They wear different types of clothes, styles, and a variety of colors. They're are so many types of people here leading to so many different values and belifes, just in the class alone i bet that we could find a least 5
In Pakistan 5/100 its a collectivist culture in the sense that people are deeply interdependent and loyal to those who are in their inner circle. Social connections are essential to daily life, as citizens have often had to rely on themselves instead of their government for support and opportunities. For example, when you parents take to you Pakistan it feels like catching up too old friends and relatives. this is because everyone knows everyone. They grew up together, and have a strong sense of family.

Power Distance

In Pakistan 55/100 The power distance in Pakistan is a lot more noticeable. If you have money in Pakistan, you have power to some extent. When I went to Pakistan it was really odd to see giant houses built right next to mud huts. The rich live in roughly the same area as the poor.
In Canada 39/100 The power distance in Canada is more evenly spread throughout the population. Most of the time, everyone is treated fairly regardless of creed, class, or colour. People do not have any more rights or freedoms than you if they have more money.