1. Introduction

Exploring Individualism and Collectivism


Issue Question: Should ideology be the foundation of identity?
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Key Issue: Should the values of individualism shape an ideology?

Key  Vocabulary

  • absolute monarchy
  • centre
  • collective will
  • collective interest
  • collective responsibility
  • common good
  • competition
  • co-operative
  • crown corporation
  • economic values
  • left wing
  • liberal democracy
  • liberalism
  • market economy
  • pluralism
  • political values
  • private property
  • privatization
  • public property
  • right wing
  • rule of law
  • self-interest
  • self-reliance
  • social values
  • social contract
  • socialism


Duration: 1 block (80 mins + homework)

Issue Question: Should ideology be the foundation of identity?

Unit Big Ideas:

  • Appreciate various perspectives regarding identity and ideology
  • Examine individualism as a key value of ideology
  • Examine collectivism as a foundation of ideology
  • Analyze the extent to which personal identity should be shaped by ideologies


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