A national standard curriculum, they imply, would simply impose the dominant values upon women and minorities.

Among those who share this view, some would seek to create change by attempting to influence the dominant values of the society.

Immigrants are usually influenced by more dominant values that they have learned in their native countries.

"Targeting a successful woman is very consistent with dominant cultural values."

"I think the dominant values are predominantly the same as they used to be," he said.

We can see this system of dominant values as operating in two main ways.

In more normal times, however, we may see a second effect of dominant values.

Mass media affect dominant societal values and can influence the population.

One of the most dominant values is: 'I want to feel secure.

A painting or image is low key if its dominant values are dark.