How does individualism influence society? by Sara Bouchard

Everyone for themselves

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Selfishness

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Individualism influences society by causing people to make decisions based off their own interests regardless of whether or not it will positively or negatively affect everyone else

It can influence us to act in a way that disregards other people. It can discourage empathy and compassion.

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It creates competition where there should be collaboration

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Less generational responsibility

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Ie caring for the elderly

Creates an isolating way of life that further pushes late stage capitalism forward. seen as weak for seeking community

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People tend to strive towards what is best for just them, and not the greater good

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separation of society, making small groups smaller

It doesn't, the question is an oxymoron.

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Privatisation of public goods

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Medicine and education for example

Ummm

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So we do not have to be collectivist like in totalitarian countries.

The search for self identity

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Positive: encourages people to express their unique identity