Collectivism Vs United States

Individualism was defined basically as a concern about rights over duties and individual accomplishment over group well being, whereas collectivism stresses the importance of belonging and places the group’s needs above the individuals’ needs. Individualist countries tend to be wealthier, and are more likely to have a democratic type of government, and generally individual rights are promoted. Countries such as the United States and Canada are more individualistic and less collectivistic when compared to other countries. On the other hand, countries such as Taiwan, Pakistan, and the Philippines were more collectivistic than the United States. Germany fell close to the United States on both constructs, and was considered less collectivistic

Collectivism places a greater value on respecting others and usually identifies themselves within a group rather than with individualistic characteristics. They practice the interdependent self; they are more self-critical and have less need for positive self-regard (Myers, 2014, p40). Collectivism stresses the importance of belonging to a group and placing the needs of the group above individual needs. So factors such as career, self-esteem, and personal satisfaction aren’t necessarily prevalent, instead working towards the groups’ goals, and family ties are more important when it comes to

Personally, I would like to live in a more collectivism type of world but that’s hard being that in today’s day and age it’s impossible to even have respect and manners towards each other. The dynamics of the world has changed drastically and its becoming more harsh, violent, and more every man for himself, rather than an attitude of lets come together and make everywhere a better place to live. Being that I am from Miami I am not so sure I would want to go back and live there, especially with the crime rates in areas located within Miami such as Miami Gardens. Hialeah, and Opa Locka. Living in Europe more specifically in Germany the culture is completely different, it’s much safer, more family orientated, and in my experience the culture appears to be more collective. Growing up I felt like the states had that same vibe but somehow over the years we have lost the feel of togetherness and its feels really divided in my