1. A differing culture, Collective vs Individual

2. Agenda
1. Bell Ringer: Does the United States have a national language? (5) 2. Collective vs. Individual Identity Lecture (15) 3. Video Clip, Communism in China (10) 4. Debate, Collective vs Individual Culture. (Prep 10)(Debate 30) 5. Current Events, B. Willie hanging out in Havana (5)

3. The Collective Culture
Stresses a priority over Group goals.
Cohesion within Social Groups.
Utilized in many governments over the years.
Nationalism
Numerous associations are the basis of society, not the individual

4. Pros and Cons- Collective
Stereotypes can permeate this culture.
Minnesota Nice
Southern Hospitality
Always have access to a group, everyone is in the struggle together.
Invested in the country, more likely to stay and contribute to society.
Japan
China
Cuba?

5. Individualistic Culture
Stresses the achievements of the individual over the collective nation.
Everyone’s individual achievements would lead to a greater society.
Some countries tend to be “more” individualistic, but government is still a part of society.
Locke, Natural Rights
Rousseau, Social Contract

6. Pros and Cons- Individual
Everyone can achieve at their highest potential.
If someone is too individualistic, they may promote anarchy or the abolishment of government.
Negative perception of the individual as selfish or egotistical.