culture   Western Individualistic Societies
14 commonsense assertions
Concepts (14) • family (1) • collective decision-making (1) • hierarchy (1) • community (1) • ownership (1) • ancestral land (1) • community involvement in healing (1) • community meals (1) • community support (1) • cooperation (1) • existence (1) • identity (1) • ritualistic elements (1) • shame (1)
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 family Western individualistic societies The nuclear family structure and individual autonomy are emphasized in Western individualistic cultures. 10
2 collective decision-making Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, there is an emphasis on individual autonomy in decision-making over collective input. 4
3 hierarchy Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, emphasis on individual autonomy and equality challenges traditional hierarchical structures and authority. 3
4 community Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, there is a focus on individual achievement and independence rather than community welfare. 2
5 ownership Western individualistic societies Different individualistic societies in the West have varying perspectives on property ownership and wealth distribution. 2
6 ancestral land Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, land ownership is typically based on legal titles and deeds, and the concept of ancestral land may not be as significant as in indigenous cultures. 1
7 community involvement in healing Western individualistic societies Healing in Western individualistic societies is primarily seen as an individual or family matter, with less emphasis on communal involvement. 1
8 community meals Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, community meals are less common and typically reserved for special events or gatherings. 1
9 community support Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, there is a stronger emphasis on individual responsibility and less reliance on communal support. 1
10 cooperation Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, cooperation is often overshadowed by a focus on individual autonomy and competition. 1
11 existence Western individualistic societies Existence in Western individualistic societies is viewed as a journey of self-discovery and personal achievement, emphasizing individual freedom and autonomy. 1
12 identity Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, identity is often expressed and validated through personal achievements and online presence. 1
13 ritualistic elements Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, ritualistic elements are sometimes seen as irrelevant and inconsistent with personal values. 1
14 shame Western individualistic societies In Western individualistic societies, a focus on personal achievement and self-expression can diminish the importance of communal shame in decision-making. 1