Individualism

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the degree of interdependence a society maintains among its members. It has to do with whether people´s self-image is defined in terms of "I" or "We". In Individualist societies people are only supposed to look after themselves and their direct family. In Collectivist societies people belong to "in groups" that take care of them in exchange for unquestioning loyalty.

People are born into extended families or other in-groups that continue protecting them in exchange for loyalty

Everyone grows up to look after himself or immediate family only

Children think in terms of "we"

Children think in terms of "I"

Value standards differ for in-group and out-groups: exclusionism

Same value standards are supposed to apply to everyone: universalism

Harmony should be maintained and confrontations avoided

Speaking one's mind is a characteristic of an honest person

Friendships are predetermined

Friendships are voluntary and should be fostered

Resources shared with relatives

Individual ownership of resources

Adult children live with parents

Adult children leave the parental home

high-context communication

low-context communication

frequent socialization in public places

my home is my castle

Shame/loss of face for self and group

Guilt/loss of self respect

brides-young, chaste
bridegroom- older

Criteria for marriage partners are not predetermined

most powerful influence on girls beauty ideals is girlfriends

most powerful influence on girls beauty is boys

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