1. Journal
In 1970, sociologist Robin M. Williams (NCSU/UNC/Harvard) published a paper wherein he sought to indentify the primary values present in “American society.” Over the next 5-8 minutes, identify and explain 7 values that you believe are held by the vast majority* of individuals living in the United States. Then, taking into account the 43 year time gap, briefly explain whether or not you believe your listed values will be consistent with what Williams found.
*While we cannot presume to predict the value structure for all societal outliers, we will focus on the ideals held by most people living in American society.

2. Values in U.S. Society (as noted by sociologist Robin Williams*)
Education
Religiousity
Romantic love and monogamy
(Henslin, 1975)
Leisure
Physical Fitness
Self-fulfillment
Concern for the environment
(various)
Achievement and success
Individualism
Activity and work
Efficiency and practicality
Science and rationality
Progress
Material comfort
Equality
Freedom
Democracy
Humanitarianism
Racism and group superiority
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