Why are Western societies different from those in China?

1. The grassroots structure is different.

The grass-roots structure of Chinese vernacular society is a "network of personal connections". The main point of this network of social relations centered on oneself in the Chinese differential pattern is to "restrain oneself and return to propriety".

The "group pattern" of Western society starts with a ****same frame, on which everyone is connected to each other. Western morality has its roots in religion, which suggests that people must respect each other's rights, and that groups must protect the rights of individuals.

2. The way of maintaining social order is different.

China is a society of rituals and customs, and the rituals in China are socially recognized norms of appropriate behavior, and the maintenance of these norms is based on tradition and the accumulated experience of the society.

For Western societies, the maintenance of social order is based on the rule of law, which requires tangible authority to maintain social norms and relevant laws and regulations.

Expanded:

The difference between Chinese and Western societies can also be seen in the prevention and control of the Xin Guan epidemic.

The response to self-quarantine in Chinese and Western societies was very different: the vast majority of Chinese people stayed at home and did a good job of self-quarantine, and even when they did go out, they were more conscious of wearing masks; some people in Western societies went out to party, didn't wear masks, and objected to quarantine on the basis of personal freedom.

When an infectious disease occurs, isolating oneself at home and preventing the spread of the disease to others is what Chinese society recognizes as "etiquette", an appropriate social norm of behavior, and therefore something that most people will follow. In Western societies, there are laws and regulations or administrative rights that require people to isolate themselves and prevent infecting others.