Taken together, these two studies highlight the ways in which American and Egyptian cultures differ in terms of the normative expectations related to who should take priority in family relationships following marriage, and we believe these patterns likely
reflect different cultural values related to gender, family interdependence, and the role of the extended family.
The different cultural values and practices, the beliefs and several other fun things make up for pressure if any.
The application of the same test among different communities would fail to recognize
the different cultural values that shape what each community values as intelligent behavior.
(23) States must also give equal respect and protection to
different cultural values and ensure these values are protected.