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- In other words, Italian worldviews are heavily influenced by the perceptions, values and norms that define its culture. The nation’s viewpoint of tradition is circled around gender discrimination, especially the family standard.
- THESIS: While Italian culture has evolved over the years, its social organizations, customs, and religions have shaped Italian worldviews to be one of tradition, connectedness and conservatism.
- “Italy is still largely a male-dominated society. Traditionally, men are considered the head of the family and are responsible for supporting it financially, while women are expected to stay home and take care of the family”
- This historic custom highlights how family is a staple within Italian culture. Family members in Italy are always required to help and support each other to reinforce the fact that families are a unit. Italian goals typically align with their family responsibility, creating the outlook that one must follow family obligations and duties.
- “Italians typically enjoy strong family ties, and when being together or helping each other is possible, they honor their family obligations”
- This aspect of cultural identity shapes Italian worldviews because the surrounding respect towards Catholicism ultimately leads to a correlation between religion and society. Even though Italy is not a theocracy, the basis of Italian tradition and structure was formed on conservative Catholic beliefs.
- “Though Italians may not always live according to Catholic principles of morality, the Catholic Church is widely respected, and it wields significant social and political influence in Italy”
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