Collectivism
Collectivism refers to "a political or economic theory advocating collective control, especially over production and distribution. In collectivism, the whole is emphasized over individual action or identity." -Merriam Webster [1]
Collectivism, in contrast of individualism, encourages cooperation over competition. Collectivist values revolve around what is best for a community and society. Helping others and asking for help from others is not only encouraged but viewed as essential.
Examples of Collectivism
Collectivism has four important cultural traits [2] :
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