This list can give you an idea. Choose the statements
that you agree with.
You are likely to be a Cultural
Creative if you...
1.
...love Nature and are deeply concerned about its destruction
2.
...are strongly aware of the problems of the whole planet (global warming,
destruction of rainforests, overpopulation, lack of ecological sustainability,
exploitation of people in poorer countries) and want to see more action
on them, such as limiting economic growth
3.
...would pay more taxes or pay more for consumer goods if you could know
the money would go to clean up the environment and to stop global warming
4.
...place a great deal of importance on developing and maintaining your relationships
5.
...place a lot of value on helping other people and bringing out their unique
gifts
6.
...do volunteering for one or more good causes
7.
...care intensely about both psychological and spiritual development
8.
...see spirituality or religion as important in your life, but are concerned
about the role of the Religious Right in politics
9.
...want more equality for women at work, and more women leaders in business
and politics
10.
...are concerned about violence and abuse of women and children around the
world
11.
...want our politics and government spending to put more emphasis on children's
education and well-being, on rebuilding our neighborhoods and communities,
and on creating an ecologically sustainable future
12.
...are unhappy with both the Left and the Right in politics, and want a
to find a new way that is not in the mushy middle
13.
...tend to be somewhat optimistic about our future, and distrust the cynical
and pessimistic view that is given by the media
14.
...want to be involved in creating a new and better way of life in our country
15.
...are concerned about what the big corporations are doing in the name of
making more profits: downsizing, creating environmental problems, and exploiting
poorer countries
16.
...have your finances and spending under control, and are not concerned
about overspending
17.
...dislike all the emphasis in modern culture on success and "making it,"
on getting and spending, on wealth and luxury goods
18.
...like people and places that are exotic and foreign, and like experiencing
and learning about other ways of life.
If you agreed with 10 or more, you probably
are a Cultural Creative.
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