Values in Germany
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Generally, Germans tend to balance traditional Christian values with progressive, liberal, and inclusive attitudes
Germany can be considered a modern and advanced society in numerous ways. The nation has some of the most progressive policies regarding gender equality, LGBT rights, and immigration. Recently, policies to allow more immigrants to enter the country have come about as more German people have begun to value the benefits of a diverse, multicultural society.
75% of Germany’s population are urban dwellers, and it is in these urban areas where you will find the most liberal attitudes towards homosexuality, gender equality, and refugees.
German people traditionally have strong family values, and even today, it is not uncommon to find several generations of a family all living in or around the same town or city – even in the larger or more transient cities like Berlin – who often meet and celebrate or go on vacation together. Generally, they are also quite neighborly, and most will invest in their neighbors by getting to know them and creating a sense of community – again, not just in the smaller towns.
For decades, Germany has shown its commitment to renewable energy and protecting the environment. It has long been at the forefront of pioneering new technology to help in the war against fossil fuels, CO2 emissions, and pollution, and its dedicated garbage recycling system is one of the most thorough in the world. This should certainly be lauded as one of the country’s most impressive values.
When it comes to school and work, it seems to be ingrained in most German people that they should be conscientious and hard-working, which is probably why the country can boast impressive economic development and one of the best education systems in the world.