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Chapter 5 - Western and Eastern

The document contrasts individualism and collectivism, highlighting their differing views on the self and societal relationships. Individualists prioritize personal achievement and autonomy, while collectivists emphasize the group's needs over the individual. The Philippines exemplifies a collectivist society where family needs take precedence, often leading to a focus on social harmony and group dynamics.

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Chapter 5 - Western and Eastern

The document contrasts individualism and collectivism, highlighting their differing views on the self and societal relationships. Individualists prioritize personal achievement and autonomy, while collectivists emphasize the group's needs over the individual. The Philippines exemplifies a collectivist society where family needs take precedence, often leading to a focus on social harmony and group dynamics.

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THE SELF IN THE WESTERN

AND EASTERN PERSECTIVE


Individualistic and Collective Self
Individualism and collectivism are conflicting views of the nature
of humans, society and the relationship between them.
Comparison: Collectivism and Individualism

Individualists see people dealing primarily with reality; other people are
just one aspect of reality.
Collectivists see people dealing primarily with other people; reality is
dealt with through the group, not the individual.

Individualism holds that every person is an end in himself and that no


person should be sacrificed for the sake of another.
Collectivism holds that the needs and goals of the individual are
subordinate to those of the larger group and should be sacrificed when
the collective good so requires.

Individualism holds that the individual is the unit of achievement. While


not denying that one person can build on the achievements of others,
individualism points out that achievement goes beyond what has
already been done; it is something new that is created by the
individual.
Collectivism, on the other hand, holds that achievement is a product of
society. In this view, an individual is a temporary spokesman for the
underlying, collective process of progress.
The Philippines is a collectivist society, in which the needs of the family are
prioritized over the needs of the individual. Filipinos value social harmony and
maintaining smooth relationships, which means they may often avoid expressing
their true opinions or delivering unwanted news.

A common example of a collectivist group is a family. Families typically work


together to help each other survive and thrive. Parents provide for the entire family
rather than providing for only themselves.

An individualist can make decisions with little oversight from his immediate family.
For example, he can marry someone whom his parents do not approve of or decide
to move to pursue a better salary

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