Q1_LESSON 4: ANTHROPOLOGY

ANTHROPOLOGY

The self and person in contemporary anthropology and the self being embedded in culture

WESTERN SELF VS. NON-WESTERN SELF

By Wolter (2013)

Western Self

autonomous and egocentric

Non-Western / Eastern Self

identity shared with others and derived from a culture instead of a “self”

INDIVIDUALISM-COLLECTIVISM MODEL

By Markus and Kitayama (1991)

INDIVIDUALISM

A human being has an individualistic nature and is an independent part of the universe and the society

INDIVIDUALISM

Traits: Uniqueness, Self-Sufficiency, Independence, Autonomy

COLLECTIVISM

A human being is an integral part of the universe and the society

COLLECTIVISM

People are fundamentally connected

COLLECTIVISM

Duty towards all others is a very important matter

COLLECTIVISM

Traits: Social rules focus on promoting selflessness, Working as a group, Doing what’s best for society, Families and communities have a central role