目 录
Abstract: iv
摘要 iv
Outline v
提纲 vi
1. Introduction 1
2. Definition of gratitude 1
2.1 Definition of gratitude in Chinese traditional culture 1
2.2 Definitions of gratitude made by western scholars 1
3. Manifestations and reasons of some Chinese young people lacking gratitude 2
4. Manifestations of American and Chinese gratitude culture and their essence 4
4.1 Manifestations of American gratitude culture and their essence 4
4.1.1 Thanksgiving Day and gratitude idea 4
4.1.2 Mother’s Day and gratitude idea 5
4.1.3 Gratitude thoughts in other holidays and social customs 5
4.1.4 Essence of American gratitude culture 7
4.2 Manifestations of Chinese gratitude culture and their essence 7
4.2.1 Filial piety and Pure Brightness festival 7
4.2.2 Gratitude thoughts in other holidays and social customs 8
4.2.3 Essence of Chinese gratitude culture 8
5. Increase in the cultural exchange between American and Chinese gratitude culture 9
6. Vital role of essence of American and Chinese gratitude culture in the growth of Chinese young people 9
7. Conclusion 9
Works Cited 11
Essence of American and Chinese Gratitude Culture: A Prerequisite Quality of Responsible Citizen
Abstract: This thesis first introduces the definitions of gratitude in China and Western countries. It then describes the manifestations that many Chinese young people lack gratitude; and analyzes the reasons of the manifestations. The thesis mainly discusses the manifestations of American and Chinese gratitude culture and summarizes the essence of them. Finally the thesis makes an argument that acquiring the essence of American and Chinese gratitude culture is essential for Chinese young people to be responsible citizens; and it also analyzes the benefit of gratitude idea for young people and society.
Key words: gratitude; essence; young people
