Social 30-1 Unit 1

ideology

a system of thoughts based on beliefs & values

point of view

a position a person takes in an event/in the world

perspective

a person’s interpretation of an event based on personal experiences

worldview

a general framework on the world to understand reality

what are the 6 values of collectivism?

public property, economic equality, collective interest, collective responsibility, and adherance to collective norms

what are the 4 responses to a worldview threat?

degrogation, assimilation, acculturation, annhilation

what are the 6 values of individualism?

private property, rule of law, individual rights & freedoms, competition, economic freedom, and self interest.

individualism

a system of thought that prioritizes the individual’s freedoms and rights over the collective.

collectivism

a system of thought the prioritizes the interests of the collective and common good over the rights and interests of the individual.

common good

the benefit or interest of all

egalitarianism

people are treated equally and have the same political, economic, and social rights.

what are the characteristics of individualism

structure of society, human nature, interpretation of the past, visions of the future

what are the themes of individualism

class, gender, relationship to land, nation, religion

individualism is usually concerned with which side of the political spectrum?

right side

collectivism is usually concerned with which side of the political spectrum?

left side

what were the roots of individualism

europe, through 500-1300 C.E

what werre the four historical eras that shaped individualism? (in order)

middle ages, renaissance, protestant reformation, enlightment

collective interest

members of a group work together to pursue what benefits the collective.

collective responsibilty

a group is responsibile for the actions of other members of their group, and a individual has a responsibility to their group.

public property

anything of value is not owned by an individual, but rather by the government or the community.

economic equality

the sharing of wealth and the equal opportunity to economic decisions

cooperation

people working together to pursue a common goal

adherance to collective norms

following a system of behaviors and values that are common to a society

private property

individuals have the right to control and own their own property

rule of law

everyone, including the government, is subject to the same established laws and regulations.

individual rights & freedoms

rights that protect an individual from being unjustifiably restricted by the state

competition

companies competing with one another for products, opportunities, and consumers.

economic freedom

the freedom to make economic decisions /w prioritization of free markets, trade, and private property (no barriers in trade)

self interest

actions that elicit personal benefit, usually profit accumulation.

roots of collectivism

ubuntu

ubuntu

an ancient south african philosophy on the interconnectiveness of society