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collectivismAny of several types of social organization that ascribe central importance to the groups to which individuals belong (e.g., state, nation, ethnic group, or social class). It may be contrasted with individualism. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was the first modern philosopher to discuss it (1762). Karl Marx was its most forceful proponent in the 19th century. Communism, fascism, and socialism may all be termed collectivist systems. See also communitarianism; kibbutz; moshav. collectivism the principle of ownership of the means of production, by the state or the people How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The great hopes that had been placed in Russia and China by the collectivists and socialists turned into ashes. For example, collectivists exhibited more supportive forms of communication, such as comforting and ego support (Mortenson, 2002). Individualists experience themselves as a unique and totally independent "I," whereas collectivists feel themselves as an "I" that has nearly everything in common with the kinship group and its spin-offs (Malina: 45). |
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