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Contemporary Individualism and Collectivism

Contemporary Individualism and Collectivism. Questions for Inquiry: How are individualism and collectivism expressed today?. SWBAT :. Identify three expressions of individualist principles in modern society Identify three expressions of collectivist principles in modern society

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Contemporary Individualism and Collectivism

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  1. Contemporary Individualism and Collectivism Questions for Inquiry: How are individualism and collectivism expressed today?

  2. SWBAT: • Identify three expressions of individualist principles in modern society • Identify three expressions of collectivist principles in modern society • Identify two example of individualism and collectivism coexisting in modern society • Compare and contrast an example of individualism from today with one from the past • compare and contrast an example of collectivism from today with one from the past

  3. Today, there’s a real blend between these two concepts as the ‘self made man’ is also an individual who contributes to society thus subscribing, at least partially, to a collectivism philosophy.

  4. Some studies indicate that individualism and collectivism are not diametrically opposed concepts. There are many cases where individualist and collectivist values co-exist.

  5. Jeff Skoll • Founded the Skoll foundation, which encourages social • entrepreneurship around the world. • influential Hollywood movie producer of socially and politically • relevant themes • Epitome of the “self-made made man” = individualism; but has used • his financial success to work toward his vision of the future: a world of • peace and prosperity and sustainability.” A Collectivist philosophy.

  6. John Stanton • An entrepreneur who started the chain, The Running Room. • benefitted from the individualist values of • economic freedom and self-interest to • develop a very successful business • used his success to give back to the • community by supporting charitable • events and promoting healthy lifestyle • choices

  7. Anita Roddick • started The Body Shop • Again: an example of individualist • values that also benefit the collective • concept as seen in their mission • statement, “To dedicate our business • to the pursuit of social and environmental • change.” ‘We use our store and our • products to help communicate • human rights and • environmental issues’.

  8. Canada can be described as a modern liberal democracy; it’s also a good example of a society in which individualist and collectivist values are used side by side.

  9. Examples of the values of individualism in Canada: • individual rights and freedoms • the rule of law • economic freedom

  10. Examples of the values of collectivism in our country: • social programs and public services provide by our • government • health care • employment insurance • welfare • public education

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