2014-15+Corvus+Individualism+and+Collectivism

Aim: Cassidy Works Cited: Lombardo, Jennifer. "Individualistic vs. Collectivistic Cultures: Differences & Communication Styles" Education Portal. Web. 05 Jan. 2015. Biddle, Craig. "Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice - The Objective Standard." //The Objective Standard//. N.p. n.d Web. 02 Jan. 2015.
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 * 2) Individualism and Collectivism
 * 3)  Individualism and Collectivism are both international cultures, however they vary in the values that they depend on to define each one. Both of these cultures gain members, or followers, based on their values and views of the world; it is this that allows the groups to work with each other, instead of against each other. The difference between the two lifestyles was described in a written scholarly article as “ The values in each society play an intricate role in developing communication styles for a business message targeted at each specific audience” (Lombardo). These two cultures differ in the way that individuals view themselves, in one culture the followers are able to succeed entirely of their own will, and in the other the member plays a small role in a larger group (Biddle). In order to understand the purpose of these differing cultures, one must understand how such cultures still run intermittently to this day. Both groups attain the attention and admiration from individuals with different values as well as different mindsets, which is the key to their success. The purpose of these groups is to continue on their path, which requires the acceptance of the members, and to achieve what that particular culture believes is success. Each culture will have its own perception of what they believe is a favorable outcome, and it is these contrasting beliefs which allow the subjects to choose their own culture, one that is fit for their lifestyle.

Historical: Daisy
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 * 2) Individualism and Collectivism
 * 3) Throughout the years, individualism and collectivism have been a controversial topic. The idea of if the life of the individual belongs to himself or to a certain group, has been a big argument about where America fits into the discussion. Individualism is, “the idea of the individual’s life belonging to him and he also has the inalienable right to live it as he sees fit” (Biddle). When the Declaration of Independence was first created, it gave the right to the people was protected and they chose how to live their life. On the other hand, collectivism is the life of the person is controlled by the certain society he’s apart of, and all rights are revoked from the person. When talking about society today, everyone has laws they must follow along. When breaking one of those laws, that person is then sent to jail, and removed of it’s rights.

__ Works Cited __
Biddle, Craig. “Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice”. //The Objective Standard.// N.p., N.d. Web.02 Jan. 2015. Rowlands, Joseph. “Individualism vs. Collectivism”. //Objectivism 101//. N.p.,N.d.Web. 02 Jan. 2015.

Cultural: Justine 1.  2. Individualism and Collectivism 3. The past few years, individualism and collectivism have been a conflict in America society. There has been debate on whether an individual's life belongs to him or to their group of friends (Biddle). Today individualism is reflected on those who hang out with that certain individual. No one is trying to stand out from others but are instead trying to fit in a group in order to be recognized. Society has developed individualism to change oneself to create a greater good for society or group (Biddle). The relationship between the author and the reader of Mosquito Coast is they grew up in a different time period. Hearing from elders, it seems every person was different from each other and didn’t try to fit in. Each person was just themselves but alway were able to find a way for everyone to get along. No matter how old, smart or best dressed a person was everyone came together. Collectivistic is getting along with others but not losing oneself in the process.

Work Cited: Biddle, Craig. //"Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice"// The Objective Standard. Web. 05 Jan. 2015.

Lombardo, Jennifer. //"Individualistic vs. Collectivistic Cultures: Differences & Communication Styles"// Education Portal. Web. 06 Jan. 2015.

Audience: Haley

Individualism and Collectivism

Individualism and collectivism are terms used by philosophers and other academics to describe the structures of societies. Those within the society might recognize the values of their society and therefore understand the ideology behind these terms but often themselves do not use the actual terms. These terms are used in “every level of philosophic inquiry: from metaphysics, the branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality; to epistemology, the branch concerned with the nature and means of knowledge; to ethics, the branch concerned with the nature of value and proper human action; to politics, the branch concerned with a proper social system” (Biddle). Politically, America’s Declaration of Independence is an example of individualism as it declares rights of an individual and gives those rights priority. Metaphysical and epistemological arguments are made to support individualism over collectivism as humans have physically evolved only to depend upon themselves and groups come together only to interact for some purpose. Other academics go beyond philosophic arguments and analyze the effects of such societal structures on individuals. For example, one study suggests that “the content of memory differs with the cultural background of the individual” (Basu-Zharku). Individualistic societies place emphasis on the self and personal emotions while collective societies emphasize the group and empathy thereby influencing the memories of individuals through their values. Therefore, while individualism and collectivism may not be terms that the average person uses they are theories which influence the thoughts and actions of every person within a society.

Works Cited: Biddle, Craig. “Individualism vs. Collectivism: Our Future, Our Choice”. The Objective Standard. N.p., N.d. Web.02 Jan. 2015.

Basu-Zharku, Iulia. "Effects of Collectivistic and Individualistic Cultures on Imagination Inflation in Eastern and Western Cultures". //StudentPulse//. Volume 3, Number 2. Pg. 1-5. (2011) Web. 5 January 2015.