This type of time orientation appears to be related to subsistence economy. In contrast, industrialized nations must pay attention to clock time. There are large numbers of people to organize, and each must complete his or her task according to schedule in order for the next person to begin. Without clocks, chaos would reign. Just as cultures differ in time orientation, they also vary in social structure .
American culture is organized according to an egalitarian model.
Theoretically, everyone is equal. Status and power are dependent on an individual's personal qualities rather than age, sex, family, occupation, or any other characteristic. In reality, things may operate differently, but we hold equality as our ideal. Some cultures such as Asian are based on a hierarchical model. Everyone is not equal.