1、 Collectivism Group Members:Scott Sofia Mike Alan When we talk about collectivisim，we must talk about individualism.Collectivisim is related to individualism.Collectivisim and individualism have different performences in Western and Eastern cultures.Contents11 A General Introduction of Individualism
2、 and Collectivism12Manifestation of Individualism and Collectivism4 A comprehensive appraisal of Individualism and Collectivism 3Comparison between western Individualism and Chinese Collectivismconclusion5A General Introduction of Individualism and CollectivismCase 1Westerns would pay more attention
3、 to fishes;Easterns would pay more attention to the context.Fish tankCase 2Americans:A+CChinese:B+CA.Chicken B.Hay C.Cattle 1.what is individualism?Individualism pertains to societies in which the ties between individuals are loose.Everyone is expected to look after himself or herself and his or her
4、 immediate family.2.what is collectivism?Collectivism pertains to societies in which people from birth onwards are integrated into strong cohesive in-groups,which throughout peoples lifetime continue to protect them in exchange for unquestioning loyalty.Ranking of IndividualismManifestation of Indiv
5、idualism and CollectivismSelf-reliance4Personal equality3Self-expression5Manifestations of IndividualismPersonal privacy1Personal freedom2Group unity and harmony1Group-orientates4Loyalty,conformity，humility5Group goals2Hierarchy and interdependence3Manifestations of CollectivismThe Comparison Betwee
6、n Western individualism and Chinese collectivismWestern idioms and phrases God helps those who help themselves.All men are created equal.Self-made Self-absorption Self-admiration Self-centered Self-fulfillingChinese Idioms and Phrases 先天下之忧而忧，后天下之乐而乐 天下兴亡，匹夫有责 精忠报国，死而无憾 循规蹈矩 克己守道 三纲五常 贵有自知之明 人言可畏（死要
7、面子）Different Opinions on FamilyDifferent Opinions on Thinking patternDifferent Opinions on behavior patternDifferent Opinions on interpersonal communicationIn terms of thinking pattern Individualism and collectivisim lead to different thinking patterns between westerns and Chinese.For example,when d
8、onating,Chinese people consider it as a very glorious event because they think they make a contribution to the poor and country.While when westerns encounter the same situation,they will make a decision according to their facts.They will do if they have enough money,which they recon is benefical for
9、 themselves.In terms of behavior pattern Different values cause different actions between Chinese and westerns.When getting into troubles,Chinese people always ovey the saying look before you leap.However westerns can make a quick decision independently that is always offensive.In terms of interpers
10、onal communication.For foreigners deal with official business involving personal emotions.Every one is equal is their principle.However Chinese people are striving for guanxi and mianzi at any moment.In Chinese culture,harmony is the first.A comprehensive appraisal of Individualism and CollectivismA
11、dvantagesPolitics Democracy in AmericaEconomy The thriving economicCulture Personal HeroismSocial life Personal desire comes firstExcessive disparities in wealthThe existence of racial discriminationOther social problemsDrug,Crime,Violence,HomosexualityDisadvantagesIndividualismAdvantagesCommunity s
12、pirit CooperateEconomy The thriving economicCulture Collective heroismSocial life One makes comtributions to group Not everyone has the team spiritHierarchy and personal inequality Leaders use public power for private gainSelfish in human natureTry to lazy and reduce payment as principleDisadvantage
13、sCollectivismconclusion Individualism and collectivism are just differentcultural values between China and western countries.We can not judge whether the two values are good or not briefly.No matter the individualism or the collectivisim，there are advantages and disadvantages about team.As the saying goes,existance means reasonable,what we should do is to respect the two kinds of values and learn them well
