The only reason Jefferson could call certain truths 'self-evident' is that he was living in a world shaped by Judeo-Christian ...

Collectivism contrasts with individualism, in which personal needs take precedence. Traits of Collectivist Cultures. In collectivistic cultures, people are considered "good" if they are generous ...

Pols and pundits will be parsing the 2024 presidential election results for years to come. But exit polling suggests a bold ...

Parental support and rejection influence the physical and psychological health of LGBTQIA+ youth. Sexual and gender minority ...

Equating individualism with selfishness may be a mistake: Some of the world's wealthiest and most individualistic countries are some of the most altruistic, says 13.7 guest commentator Abigail Marsh.

Cultures and families evolve over time in response to social transformations. Today's parents in widely differing cultural contexts are both individualistic and collectivistic.

Individualism is about having the freedom to be who you are—not going it alone. Skip to content ... in more collectivist cultures, a different pattern tends to emerge.

However, the problem with individualism in American culture is that it blinds people to circumstantial influences, especially when they have experienced more favorable circumstances than others.

Collectivism can damage a society. Collectivist cultures rank high in masculinity, ultimately reducing the role of women. In collectivist cultures, inequality of all minority people is a problem.

More broadly, the University’s COVID-19 response reflects a collectivist approach to combating the disease. When COVID-19 was at its peak, Americans as a whole isolated themselves less than other ...