Western values of individuality and liberty are rooted in a 2500 year philosophical dialog begun in ancient Greece. These values happen to form our world view here in the United States, but are in no way superior to other value systems emphasizing contrasting, equally-viable principles, such as loyalty, family duty and social harmony.
While I like to consider myself open-minded, I am more institutionalized than I realize.
The benefit of an inter-cultural marriage is that my conditioned thinking is often challenged.