An Analysis on Sino-UK Cultural Differences in Education from the Perspective of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions Theory (A Case Study of Are Our Kids Tough Enough?)

Based on the Hofstede's cultural dimensions theory, paper aims to analyze difference in education between China and UK a documentary Are Our Kids Tough Enough? Which was made by BBC. Comparative study method undertaken for illustrating date of culture UK’s China’s. The result shows that obvious lies Collectivism Individualism, Power distance, as well long-time orientation short-time orientation. thus analyzed from these three perspectives. conclusion 1) Chinese teachers wanted utilize power control British students, but students refused obey them their low distance. 2) Many activities were held whole class collectivism, could not accept pursue own right. 3) took final exam seriously because long-term reverse short-term 4) uncertainty avoidance Masculinity are almost same two countries, they reflected different ways. And with conclusion, effective strategies overcome conflict will be offered all other cross-culture communication context.