Collectivist anarchism

Anarchy. A word that draws to mind the images of freedom from the ‘norm’, a split aside from what is considered commonplace – the elimination of structure. The author of V for Vendetta, Alan Moore, takes on this central theme in a very peculiar fashion, as the main character identifies with a belief which a quick Google search relays the definition of, “a state of disorder due to absence or no recognition of authority.” V pronounces himself an anarchist, finding fault in all constitutional…

My score on the individualism and collectivism scale was half and half. I am 36% individualistic and 36% collectivistic.Highly individualistic, like myself, valves independence and personal freedom, self-sufficiency, control over their own lives and appreciate their unique qualities that distinguish them from others. Collectivism people value over duty to the group to which we belong, and to group harmony. Highly collectivistic people, also like myself, define themselves by their groups and…

The Role of Social Media in Enhancing Democratic Processes. There are several roles social media can play that bring positive impacts to democratic processes. First, within the context of authoritarian regime, social media benefits ‘politically marginalized groups’ (Loader & Mercea, p. 765) to enforce democratization. It is important to be noted that internet does not only serve as a ‘medium’, but also ‘space’ (Papacharissi, 2010, p. 113). When authoritarian regime does not provide space for…

In twenty century, no matter an American or foreigners we can see the people are still desperately to fight for civil rights especially to the minorities. It is true, racial discrimination, majoritarian still assist right now. The minority still facing racial civil rights, especially the African American. They still struggle to achieve civil right in order to demonstrate the quality democracy in America. Therefore, in this essay I want to discuss the differences on how majoritarian and…

J. Edgar Hoover called her one of “two of the most dangerous anarchists in this country,” yet Emma Goldman now is more fondly remembered than feared. A pioneer of anarcha-feminism, Goldman helped pave the way for women’s liberation and free-love ideology. She preached of the benefits from and need for communism in its purest form, and for the abolishment of classes. Her speeches fueled the anarchic fire that burned throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in Lithuania in 1869…

The idea of competitive separation can be thought of as an evolution of forms seen in aspects of human innovation and creativity. With innovative thought, individuals are constantly wanting to seek the truth by creating theories that explain the existence of substances and the origins of life itself. With creative mind, humans can physically demonstrate their culture of emotions through a development of thought transformed through various branches of expression. These evolutionary forms of…

Social movements can be defined as a grouping of individuals or organizations which focus on political and social issues. Abraham Lincoln, in 1863, drafted and passed the Emancipation Proclamation which changed the federal legal status of more than 3 million slaves in the south from “slave” to “free, which was monumental for the African-American people. Fast forward about a century later racism was alive and well and prosed an issue for the social justice of African-Americans. The 1960’s were a…

The Choice of Contraception: the Fight and the Struggle Children are beautiful, precious creatures that can bring so much love and joy into your life. However, children can also bring a lot of stress and anxiety into your life as well. Regardless of the joy or the stress they may bring, there is one thing that is for sure, the moment you realize a baby is coming into your life; it will be changed forever. So should this life changing decision not be a choice you had the opportunity to make? Well…

In the article written by Sue et al. it is noted that the face of racism has changed in the modern age to three new forms of racism that were referred to as ‘modern racism’, ‘averse racism’ and ‘symbolic racism’. It also notes that according to 1998 data, racism is one of the most divisive and ingrained forces America is confronted with, and that many people aren't even aware their actions are racist in part because of the still long lasting legacies of the racism. Summery The article notes that…

Studies show that Western cultures tend to have a collectivistic society while East Asian cultures are more likely to be individualistic. Differences between collectivistic and individualistic are how a person treats others and themselves. A collectivistic person has an interdependent view of themselves however to an individualist, they have an independent view of themselves. For this reason, a collectivistic person would see relationships as stable and permanent, unlike an individualist who…