Values

After discussing American Values in class, here, what I think, are the top values held by most Americans (not in order):

-Safety is big, in terms of having a system of laws, the police, army, and homeland security precautions.

-Materialism/Consumerism- Americans dedicate most holidays to buying and indulge in sale days such a black Friday; pretty much any luxury or necessity has a cost.

-Simplicity- such as topics/ depth of typical conversation, design; basically, Americans design events/products within reach of the "common folk".

-Innocence is a big one, in terms of corruption on wall street, politics, sheltering children, etc.

-Family- big because "a family is always there for you", "will love and cherish you", etc

-Vanity- Americans constantly buy things such as makeup, hair products, or plastic surgery to feel better about themselves or look more presentable.

-Humility- Being humble. Elitism is not widely accepted nowadays, as most Americans do not want their president to be one.

-Success- Climbing higher to the top. No one job is good enough. One must keep trying for better and live accordingly.

-Religion (or lack thereof)- Most people either surround their life with it, pondering if there is a god, or spend their time bashing it.

-Freedom- Americans pride themselves with freedom; we have a constitution, a democratic republic, etc.