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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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| They were public, communal, collectivistic, outward-focused, interdependent, status-minded, traditionally bound, and devoted to group well-being. Most people start out with collectivistic orientation from ties with family and friends, and gradually become more individualistic (Triandis, 1995). Mexican culture as well as other minority group studies have shown these to be collectivistic groups in that the needs of the family comes first before the needs of the individual (Sue & Sue, 1999). |
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