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Building Blocks of Culture
#1 Individualism and Collectivism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pN4umOOqwM0&feature=emb_title
§ Individualism
– People identify primarily with self, not group.
– The needs of the individual are met before the group.
– Group membership is not essential to one’s identity, survival, success.
– Independence and self-reliance are greatly valued and is goal of parenting.
– People are judged by individual achievement and not the group they belong to.
§ Collectivism
– Who you are is a function of the group (e.g. the family, the work team)
– The immediate family is the smallest unit of survival
– “The nail that sticks up must be hammered down.”
– Harmony and interdependence of group members are stressed and valued.
Short Essay Question #1 –
Are you more individualistic or collectivist in terms of how you view yourself and your responsibility to others? Give at least two examples. Worth 5 points
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VIDEO #3
#2 Monochronism vs. Polychronism https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLDE7pt9TY4&feature=emb_title
- Monochronism
– Time is limited.
– Deadlines and schedules are sacred.
– Plans are not easily changed.
– People may be too busy to see you.
– Needs of people are subservient to demands of time.
– People expect undivided attention.
– Interruptions are to be avoided.
– To be late, to be kept waiting is rude.
– People stand in line!
– The goal is to stick to the schedule.
- Polychronism
– Time is bent to meet needs of people
– There is always more time!
– Schedules and deadlines are easily changed.
– Plans are fluid.
– People always have time to see you.
– People may do several things at once and split time between several people/tasks.
– Interruptions are normal part of life. The goal is to enjoy life.
– People don’t stand in line!