Individualism

Individualism and collectivism are complex cross-cultural constructs and have both been defined in numerous ways by previous researchers (e.g. Hofstede, 2001; Kagitçibasi, 1997; Oyserman et al., 2002). Typical attributes associated with individualism are usually independence, autonomy, self-reliance, competition and uniqueness. Individuals are educated to have control over and taking responsibilities for their actions. Collectivism, on the other hand, emphasizes on a sense of duty within groups,…

Becoming an Individual Many people frequently face the challenging journey of transitioning from a follower to an open minded individual. In a society where everyone refers to themselves as “we,” and “I” is forbidden and unheard of, individualism is illegal. Equality 7-2521 is a member of this strange dystopian society in which everyone functions as a group. He slowly, but surely, breaks away from his twisted government in an effort to find himself. Even though he suffers from many setbacks…

issue by first addressing several main points of the Western interpretation of personal identity. First, she refers to the classical understanding of individualism in England – an independent aspiration from private ownership, particularly for a household, which represents the personal autonomy of a person. Afterward, the author traces individualism back to the emergence of Christianity – individual faith prearranged the later attention to the person’s distinctive characteristic in the…

Natessia Leverington Essay # 5 Peter Singer makes the claim that, "The major ethical traditions all accept, in some for or other, a version of the golden rule that encourages equal consideration of interest. 'Love your neighbor as yourself, ' said Jesus. 'What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbor, ' said Rabi Hillel. Confuicious summed up his teaching in very similar terms: 'What you do not want done to yourself, do not do to others. ' The Mahabarata Indian epic, says:…

foils to demonstrate Edna’s evolution in the novel. In a time where women are expected to be subordinate, Edna defies the standards and her oppressive husband. Two polar characters, Adèle Ratignolle and Mademoiselle Reisz, exemplify compliance and individualism. These women act as foils and provide references to the reader in understanding Edna’s awakening of herself and society. Additionally, Robert and Alcée represent Edna’s views of relationships, or love and lust respectively. On one hand,…

Aldous Huxley’s Brave New World and our domain draw parallels in the subtle methods wielded in the control of citizens, provided that the causes of such similarities are in part of the illusion of freedom and the manipulation of the elements that constitute it, are governed by the hegemony. In J.K. Swindler’s article "Autonomy and accountability,” Swindler examines the idea of proving the autonomy of individuals through comprehending choices, the actions taken from choices, and emotions as…

products they buy; rather, an individual’s identity is derived from the commodities they purchase, and their associated sign values (Goldman, 1992, p. 18). Therefore, the statement in the Starbucks advertisement reinforces ideological notions of individualism by encouraging viewers to engage in the consumption of Starbucks coffee as a commodity-sign in order to delineate their identity in…

not seek the praise that these men sought. He should be more modest when it comes to his military exploits or he will not be remembered as a gentleman. This aspect of Castiglione’s courtier is definitely looked at different as the progression of individualism comes to light. The days of fighting for glory and honor have long passed. Great military commander from more modern times fight for their own personal advance more so than for the honor of a gentleman. Honor in battle during ancient times…

The relationship between the individual and his/her society is a subject of continual interest not only to philosophers and religious thinkers. We, as individuals, have hopes, plans, needs, and expectations. Likewise, society has its own, which present itself in the form of laws, traditions, and needs for the greater good. Often, these needs and demands of the individual come in conflict with those of society, and this raises problems for both. Due to the importance of this relationship, the…

discrete from each other but are differentiated with the former concerning itself with political economy and macroeconomic policy including the notion of privatisation and welfare reform agendas, whilst the later concerns itself with the notion of individualism and market competitiveness through technologies influencing the thinking around self and governmentality (Ganti 2014). Additionally the sites and agents of neoliberalism allow us to identify the players, whether structurally or…