Psychological Perspective: Individualism vs Collectivism PDF

PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE INDIVIDUALISM VS. COLLECTIVISM M LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GOOD DAY! Our objective for today’s presentation are: (1) Familiarizing ourselves with the concepts of Individualism and Collectivism. (2) Learn how this concept are applied in the real world. (3)...

PSYCHOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE INDIVIDUALISM VS. COLLECTIVISM M LEARNING OBJECTIVES: GOOD DAY! Our objective for today’s presentation are: (1) Familiarizing ourselves with the concepts of Individualism and Collectivism. (2) Learn how this concept are applied in the real world. (3) To be able to distinguish the self ,others and also learn to understand that we all have different upbringing. 07 TOPIC OUTLINE 01 02 03 INDIVIDUALISM COLLECTIVISM INDIVIDUALI ST 04 05 06 COLLECTIVI INDIVIDUALISTIC COLLECTIVIST ST SOCIETIES SOCIETIES 03 INDIVIDUALISM WHAT IS INDIVIDUALISM ? Individualism as a social theory is one that favors freedom of an individual’s action as opposed to have collective or state control. Many people would want to be granted maximum independence and be allowed to think and act based on their own conviction. It is in this regard that proponents of individualism theory will therefore find no meaning in communal rules and dictates as to the order of doing things. 04  COLLECTIVISM WHAT COLLECTIVISM ? Collectivism focuses on group goals, what is best for the collective group, and personal relationships. Collectivism is the principal that that gives the group or society priority over an individual. The needs and perception of an individual may differ from the expectations of the society in which case the individual under the collectivism theory will be forced to give priority to the society. The need for law and order is strongly manifest in a collectivistic society since it is generally agreeable that the individual differences and ambitions cannot allow people to live and act harmoniously without set forms of control. 04 COLLECTIVIST SOCIETIES WHAT IS COLLECTIVIST SOCIETIES ? Collectivist societies place more importance on the group. They’re called collectivist societies or we cultures. Many Eastern cultures including those in China India and Japan are considered we people. In a we culture prioritize strong social ties and belonging to a larger group. These groups might include classmates neighbors and extended families. They strive for group harmony and believe the individual should make the best decisions for the overall well-being of their group if you take care of the group they'll take care of you 04 CULTURE ILLUSTRATES PROVERB ‘The nail that stands out gets pounded down’ 08 SUMMARY  Individualism emphasizes individual goals and rights.  Collectivism emphasizes group goals and personal relationships.  Individualistic societies are those that priorities the needs of an individual over the needs of a group as a whole  Collectivist societies emphasize the needs, wants and goals of a group over the needs and desires of each individual. 11 Activities 1. Differentiate Individualism vs Collectivism. (Explain In 250 words) 2. What are the advantage and disadvantage of collectivist society ? (explain in 250 words) 3. Why is that countries like China, Japan and India considered we people? Give an example of their culture. (Explain in 300 words) Kindly upload in gdrive: File name: Last_First Name_Quiz #1_091724 Submit to G drive REFERENCES Links:  https://www.yourdictionary.com/individualism  https://www.futurelearn.com/info/courses/develop-cultural-intelligence/0/steps/49772  https://www2.pacific.edu/sis/culture/pub/1.2.4-_activity_-_individual.htm  https://www.scribd.com/document/432672882/UTS-pdf  https://www.grin.com/document/377929 03 THANK YOU! ANTHROPOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE SOCIAL CONSTRUCT OF THE SELF IN WESTERN THOUGHTS & CONFUCIAN THOUGHTS  UTS Prof Belle M. Salayon  The Self in Confucian Thought  Introduction to Confucius Confucius (551—479 B.C.E.) Better known in China as “Master Kong”(Chinese: Kongzi) Confucius was a fifth-century BCE Chinese thinker influence upon East Asian intellectual and social history is immeasurable. He developed concept about education, government and society and hoped it would help create order in China He also established ethical, moral, and social standards that formed the basis of a way of life known as Confucianism.  What is Confucianism? “Confucianism “ConfucianismisisHumanism” Humanism” Confucianism Confucianismisisone oneofofthe themost most influential influential religious philosophiesininthe religious philosophies the history historyofofChina, China,and anditithashasexisted existedfor for over Believes Believes inin ancestor ancestor worship worship and over2,500 2,500years. years.ItItisisconcerned concernedwithwith and inner human human centered centeredvirtues virtuesfor forliving livingaa innervirtue, virtue,morality, morality,and andrespect respectforfor the community and its values peaceful peacefullife life the community and its values ItItisisthe The Thegolden goldenrule: rule: thesystem systemofofethics, ethics,education, education,and and statesmanship, statesmanship, “Do “Donot notdo dounto untoothers otherswhat whatyou you stressing stressinglove loveby byhumanity, humanity,ancestor ancestorworship, worship, would wouldnot notwant wantothers othersto todo dounto unto reverence reverence for parents, and harmonyininthought for parents, and harmony thoughtand and you.” conduct. you.” conduct.  "According to Confucian thought” It not seen as inherently existing, but as something that is being formed through upbringing and environment. Personality Personality Human being is seen as social being (social animal) Personality is an achieved state of moral excellence rather than a given human condition. Confucian concept of self also is deeply embedded within the family and society, and it is only in that context that the self comes to be what it is. Every Person is born with four beginnings, but saying that they cannot develop them to destroy themselves.  Four Beginnings Jen is a sense of dignity of Heart of human life, a feeling of humanity Compassion lead to towards others Jen. and self-esteem for yourself. Jen is the Vision of; Heart of Love, Goodness and Human- Righteousness Leads heartedness to YI. It is the ability to recognize what is right Moral Achievement and excellence and good; the ability to feel, under the in circumstances the right thing to do. character The value is the act is the rightness of the Loyalty to one's true nature action regardless of the intention or the consequences of the act. Righteousness Filial Piety  Four Beginnings It is a concrete guide to human Heart of Propriety Leads to LI relationships or rules of proper action and it is the general principle of social order or general ordering of life. It means moral wisdom and the Heart of Wisdom Leads to Chih source of this virtue is the knowledge of right and wrong.  Concept of Self To become a person of JEN (compassion), one aims to become a person of love. The "superior" person always follows the virtue of YI, which related to righteousness. He who follows the virtue of LI, he follows the rules and laws of the nation he lives in and respects its customs. Finally, a true human being has developed his heart of wisdom. That is , he follows CHIH, which refers to wisdom that has been developed through living a life according to the other virtues. "In Confucian then, the self can never be static. The Five Relationships According to Confucius, the ruler of the society is supposed to set a moral example for his people. The subject should bow down and respect the superior one, the ruler.  The Five Relationships Confucius considered this to be the Its is about the ideas of love , most important of the five compassion and respect are involved relationships here. The wife is the less superior one and The children in the family should has to respect their parent their decision respect and listen to her husband. and take care of them once they The husband needs to become a good get old. role model to his wife , the husband has to respect his wife's authority too.  The Five Relationships The older sibling needs to be the role model of the younger The younger sibling should respect his older sibling by respecting his older sibling's decision. This is only relationship where both sides are equal in status. Each has to respect one another and also to share with one another, whether it is property, happiness or even their troubles and pains  Reference https://www.scribd.com/presentation https://www.slideshare.net/KyleHydenManalo/understanding-the- self-the-self-in-confucian-thought https://www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/confucianism/ https://iep.utm.edu/confuciu/