SS30-2 Notes: Intro to Individualism and Collectivism

Ideology: a system of thought based on beliefs and values. Includes ideas

about how the world works, how we should live together, how we should
treat one another, why we should or should not care about other people and
society, and what society could become in the future.
Collectivism: ideologies of collectivism place the needs of the collective, or
group, before those of any individual of the group
Individualism: ideologies of individualism value the individual above a
whole group

Collectivism

Concern for the

well-being of others
in society

Individualism

A compromise between
well-being of the group
and of the individual

Concern for a persons

own individual wellbeing

The above is called a spectrum depending on your beliefs and values you may fit
anywhere along the line.

Complete the survey found on page 7 of the textbook to determine where you fit.
Remember: answer truthfully there is no right or wrong answer.