Characteristics of British Cultural Life in 1930s

Characteristics of British culture and liberal culture: Western liberalism is deeply rooted in ancient Greek city-state politics. /kloc-After the 6th century, the European bourgeoisie developed a liberal political theory and opposed feudal autocracy and church authority.

First, the cultural characteristics of the aristocratic hierarchy.

There has always been an obvious hierarchical division in British society, which is mainly caused by the powerful and lasting influence of the aristocratic system. Although Britain carried out the anti-feudal bourgeois revolution earlier, the aristocratic system has never been completely denied, and the aristocratic hierarchy has always had a decisive influence in Britain, so that it is still called the "aristocratic century" for more than 100 years after the bourgeois revolution.

Aristocratic culture can be an important part of traditional culture because:

First, British aristocrats have a strong sense of social responsibility. They take the lead in resisting foreign enemies or feudal kingship.

Secondly, compared with the aristocrats in continental Europe, the phenomenon of corruption, debauchery, shamelessness and inaction among British aristocrats is relatively rare.

Third, the British aristocracy has the qualities of advocating courage, justice, rationality, self-control and loving rural life.

Second, the characteristics of liberal culture.

Western liberalism is deeply rooted in ancient Greek city-state politics. /kloc-After the 6th century, the European bourgeoisie developed a liberal political theory and opposed feudal autocracy and church authority. Due to the uniqueness of British historical process and the advocacy of Locke and others, Britain's self-application culture has formed a tradition different from that of continental Europe in concept and practice.

Contrary to the situation in France and Germany, Britain's "free tradition" has been strengthened in the struggle against feudalism. Historian E-Gibbon called them "brave" and "love of freedom" in the history of the decline and fall of the Roman Empire. British aristocrats are prevalent, and the strength of a single aristocrat is relatively weak, so it is impossible to claim or surrender to the king independently. However, big and small nobles become equal and can move freely, and when the king breaks the law, the nobles can unite to compete with the king, thus forming a pattern that the king enjoys rights, but he must fulfill his obligations and his subjects obey, but only if he enjoys the right to freedom.

Third, stick to the old ways, stand still and respect traditional cultural characteristics.

An important feature of the evolution of British history is the great consistency of its cultural traditions, which inevitably leads the British to adhere to a traditional view, that is, to advocate the wisdom and achievements of the past and to advocate the system and lifestyle that include tradition. In addition, Britain belongs to a farming society in history, and the concept of squire has far-reaching influence, which will inevitably lead to the conservative life of the British.

For most British people, historical sites are assets, not burdens, and ancient times may be the best. British people don't want drastic social changes to disturb their quiet life and threaten their privileged position. When they have to, they always try their best to control the change within their acceptable range. Today, many ancient systems and concepts still prevail in Britain, such as royal family, aristocratic system, public schools, gentlemanly manners and so on.

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