WEEK 6 - INDIVIDUALISM VERSUS COLLECTIVISM

 



Listening to Professor [1]Ivers teach about individualism and collectivism, I wondered why this subject was necessary if we had already studied cultural paradigms, cultural differences concerning time, and cultural miscommunication. Then, I watched the entire video and discovered the great importance of understanding cultural diversity for my work as an ESL teacher and for business people who deal with multicultural negotiation.

Professor Ivers said that in an individualistic oriented-society, people have tolerance for individual mistakes, and in a collectivistic-oriented society (group-oriented society) they have a responsibility for everyone. I could understand better what he said when I read Empada Uhedra's words – a Filipino lady: “In America (…), a person is encouraged to be independent, to make up his or her mind, and to stand up for his or her rights. Individualism is encouraged among the American youth. (…) However, among Asians [and Latin America] group unity, togetherness, and harmony are valued.” There are elements of both individualism and collectivism in any culture. Everything will depend on the nation we were born, and how we were oriented.

The [2]video “Me or We? Cultural Difference between East and West” will help us to understand a little bit more about individualism and collectivism. I hope you enjoy it.


[1] Ivers, John J. Ph.D. Brigham Young University, Idaho.





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  1. Adriana's Learning21 de outubro de 2021 às 22:07

    We are going deeper into this subject of differences among cultures and societies. As future teachers it is crucial to understand these differences as you said.
    Thank you for sharing the video.

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  2. Wenderson Silva22 de outubro de 2021 às 07:18

    Hello Rosa,
    Excellent points you brought to light. Thanks for sharing it.

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