{"id":1130,"date":"2026-08-01T15:58:38","date_gmt":"2026-08-01T07:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bwcxbk.com\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2026-08-01T15:58:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-01T07:58:39","slug":"%e5%bc%ba%e5%8a%bf%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e5%92%8c%e5%bc%b1%e5%8a%bf%e6%96%87%e5%8c%96%e7%9a%84%e5%8c%ba%e5%88%ab%e6%98%af%e4%bb%80%e4%b9%88%ef%bc%9f","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bwcxbk.com\/en\/archives\/1130","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between a dominant culture and a subordinate culture?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the Chinese context, the concepts of \u201cdominant culture\u201d and \u201csubordinate culture\u201d are best known through their portrayal in the novel and TV series *The Way of Heaven*. These are not standard academic concepts in sociology, but rather generalizations of a way of thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Simply put:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Dominant Culture<\/strong>: Respect objective laws and be guided by facts, capabilities, and results.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marginalized Cultures<\/strong>: Relying more on luck, authority, emotions, or the help of others, and hoping to change the outcome through external forces.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several ways to understand the differences between them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Comparison<\/th><th>Dominant Culture<\/th><th>Marginalized Cultures<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Approach to Problems<\/td><td>Find the Pattern<\/td><td>Making excuses<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Facing Difficulties<\/td><td>Find a way to solve it<\/td><td>I hope someone else will solve it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Reasons for Success<\/td><td>Capabilities, Systems, Long-Term Accumulation<\/td><td>Luck, Connections, Opportunities<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Learning Methods<\/td><td>Continuously Improving Capabilities<\/td><td>Looking for a Shortcut<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Basis for Decision-Making<\/td><td>Data, Facts, Logic<\/td><td>Emotions, Feelings, Conformity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Concept of Time<\/td><td>Long-Term Thinking<\/td><td>Rushing to Achieve Results<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, let\u2019s say you\u2019re running an online store:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Powerful Mindset:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why is the conversion rate low?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is there a problem with the page, or is there a problem with the price?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze data, optimize products, and test ads.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Victim Mentality:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The platform isn't providing traffic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The market is really bad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bad luck.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support from platforms such as...<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest difference between the two isn't whether or not there are difficulties, but rather<strong>Different Perspectives<\/strong>The<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insights from *The Way of Heaven*<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is a widely quoted line from *The Way of Heaven*:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A strong culture produces strong people; a weak culture produces weak people.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What it really means is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A person\u2019s way of thinking determines their behavior; and when that behavior is repeated over time, it determines the outcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A business owner's sales are down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A culture in a position of weakness might think:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The market is down.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>There aren't enough customers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The employees aren't pulling their weight.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A dominant culture would ask:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is my product competitive enough?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What's wrong with my marketing?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there any new channels?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Am I not managing efficiently enough?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former attributes the cause primarily to external factors, while the latter focuses more on the aspects they can control and change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Misconceptions to Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many people interpret \"assertive culture\" as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Very tough<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very domineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very wealthy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Very successful<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Actually, that's not the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A person may be very humble, but his mindset still belongs to a \"dominant culture\":<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Respect the laws of nature.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Take responsibility.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous learning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you encounter a problem, first reflect on the factors you can control.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similarly, even someone in a high-ranking position may exhibit a \u201cvulnerable mindset,\u201d such as consistently shifting blame onto circumstances or others when problems arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A More Objective Perspective<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s not reasonable to blame everything on yourself. In reality, many outcomes are indeed influenced by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Family Background<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luck<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Policy Changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Market Cycles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and other external factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, a more balanced understanding is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Acknowledging the Influence of Objective Circumstances<\/strong>, without denying the reality of the constraints.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus your energy on the areas you can control and improve<\/strong>...by continuously learning and adjusting strategies and actions to increase the likelihood of success.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way of thinking is more in line with reality\u2014and more conducive to long-term growth\u2014than simply emphasizing \u201cdominant cultures\u201d or \u201csubordinate cultures.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Notes by Mr. Junke: There is no distant savior; there are only the natural laws that follow the Way of Heaven.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the Chinese context, the concepts of \u201cdominant culture\u201d and \u201csubordinate culture\u201d are best known through their portrayal in the novel and TV series *The Way of Heaven*. 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