concept   possession

12 commonsense assertions
Cultures (11) United States (2) United Kingdom (1) Indigenous cultures (1) Western culture (1) France (1) India (1) Buddhist cultures (1) Communal societies (1) Eastern cultures (1) Hunter-gatherer societies (1) Western Europe (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 possession United Kingdom Common contractions for possession are used in informal English conversation in the United Kingdom. 5
2 possession United States In US culture, the concept of possession and ownership is widely recognized in informal language. 5
3 possession United States In the United States, possession and ownership of property are seen as a symbol of success, freedom, and personal identity, including the legal concept of adverse possession. 4
4 possession Indigenous cultures Indigenous cultures prioritize communal ownership and impermanence of possessions to prioritize detachment and interconnectedness with resources. 3
5 possession Western culture In Western culture, individual ownership of property is seen as a crucial aspect of personal identity and freedom. 3
6 possession France In French culture, possession, whether spiritual or legal, is not widely recognized due to differing beliefs and legal principles. 2
7 possession India In Indian culture, possessions are valued for their historical and traditional significance, symbolizing wealth and abundance. 2
8 possession Buddhist cultures Buddhist cultures emphasize detachment from material possessions and non-attachment to wealth due to the impermanence of material items. 1
9 possession Communal societies In communal societies, possession is based on communal sharing and interconnectedness with the land and resources rather than individual ownership. 1
10 possession Eastern cultures Eastern cultures emphasize collective ownership and communal sharing of resources. 1
11 possession Hunter-gatherer societies Hunter-gatherer societies prioritize communal ownership and sharing of resources over individual possession. 1
12 possession Western Europe In Western European culture, ownership of property is highly valued as a symbol of success and achievement. 1