collectivism versus individualism that describe enormous differences between cultural backgrounds of individuals. Collectivistic society’s customs imply that individuals are integrated from birth into strong‚ cohesive groups that protect him or her in exchange for absolute loyalty. Traditionally seen in oriental and eastern cultures with a strong emphasizes on maintain strong family ties. Individualistic concept implies individualism‚ everyone is expected to look after ones’s self or close family‚ and that’s
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collectivism? A) In individualistic societies‚ the goals of individuals are valued more highly than the goals of the group. Individuals are rewarded for behaving independently‚ making their own plans‚ and working toward achieving their personal goals. In these societies‚ individuals are hired and promoted largely based on individual achievement and qualifications. Examples of individualistic societies include the United States and Northern and Western European countries. In collectivistic societies‚ on
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of loosely linked individuals. People living in individualistic cultures view themselves as independent to the larger society. An individualist is primarily motivated as follows: * by their own preferences * by their own needs and rights * will give priority to their own personal goals over the goals of others * will rationalize the advantages and disadvantages of associating with others Individualistic Cultures Individualistic cultures include most western countries such as:
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and it isn’t the same in every country. The children of peaceful cultures and indigenous villages are raised with lots of cherishing and empathy. One of the most debated issues in parenting is whether a child’s individuality should be nurtured. Individualistic cultures
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Introduction In my Observation Paper‚ I wrote of how I received the assistance of Koreans when I had arrived. The collectivistic assistance of the Koreans was something I was especially amazed‚ as they could approach the people along the street whom they did not know‚ just to make sure I received the help I needed. Given this opportunity‚ I would be discussing about the collectivistic attitude of Koreans in the modern society‚ with an attempt to link the origins. This paper would also discuss on
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Have you ever done something you are normally against and immediately had that feeling of unrest? That feeling is known as cognitive dissonance. Tension arises when one is simultaneously aware of two inconsistent cognitions or a cognition and behavior. Cognitive Dissonance theory is: When people behave in a way that is inconsistent with their existing attitude(s)‚ they experience discomfort. For example‚ a student researching a topic for a thesis may experience cognitive dissonance when it comes
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constitution between culture and individuals’ identities within that culture. More specifically‚ I will focus on the construction of individual identity in a specific cultural context. I will use the difference between Westernized individualistic culture and Eastern world collectivistic culture as an example to illustrate this topic. So‚ what is an individual’s identity? To define identity in the context of this paper‚ I would first assume that identity and self are the same. Identity‚ or self‚ according
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Don Ganh is the cultural metaphor used to describe Vietnam. A don ganh is a pole which is usually made from bamboo with two baskets balancing perfectly on each side. It is able to be adjusted according to the strength of the worker. These are widely used by the merchants in Vietnam. The duality of the don ganh can be applied to Vietnam’s division between the North and South‚ individualism versus collectivism and harmony‚ change from the old to the new‚ life inside and outside the family‚ and inequality
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Hofstede Model‚ Guatemala‚ and Sweden Allen Lee Blocker Benedictine University Running Head: Hofstede Model ‚ Guatemala‚ and Sweden Abstract According to the Mooij and Hofstede (2010)‚ the Hofstede Model assumes the role of defining a culture by noting the differences inherent within. Specifically‚ this model contains five dimensions which can be applied to countries in order to spell out these differences. Dimensions used in the Hofstede model are power distance‚ individualism
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QUESTION: Triandis (1995) argues that individualistic and collectivistic cultures can differ with respect to whether relations among people in the culture are horizontal or vertical. Apply and analyze these concepts to Trinidad and Tobago (or the Caribbean island/country that is native to you.) Use your arguments/discussion to explain at least three dominant or subculture phenomena of the contemporary culture life of the island. In studying intercultural communication there are many philosophies
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