In life, is it "all for one, and one for all..."
...or "every man for himself"?
Not everyone agrees about which is better!
Collectivism and individualism are two ideologies, or sets of political and cultural beliefs, that create a vision for society.
What is collectivism?
In this belief system:
the family and community are the most important aspects of society
people define themselves by their relationships with their community and culture
values include cooperation, generosity, group loyalty, and compromise
the government has a role in promoting economic opportunity for all
Quiz
Which of the following government policies reflect collectivist values?
What is individualism?
In this belief system:
the individual is most important
people define themselves by their individual personality traits
values include competition, self-reliance, freedom, and responsibility
people have unlimited economic freedom and control over their property
Quiz
Researchers have noticed that culture has an influence on how people describe themselves. Which of the following descriptions show an individualistic self-concept?
Collectivist or individualist?
Collectivism is common in:
Asia
Africa
Latin America
Individualism is common in:
North America
Western Europe
New Zealand and Australia
That being said, many communities reflect a balance of collectivism and individualism. 🍁Canada is an example of a country with both collectivist values and individualist values.
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