American culture: Individualism or collectivism
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Can you help me explain whether American culture values individualism or collectivism? Please provide 4 examples to support answer.
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This solution provides a discussion on why American culture in more individualism. Examples to support are included.
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American culture is most definitely based on individualism. The belief that everyone has a right to their own thoughts, speech, religion, dress, and career choice (as long as each of these are legal or follow commonly held rules) permeates the culture.
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Tattoos and piercings, once the ban of every parent, adult, and banker has now become more accepted because the use of each is a statement on the individual. Preferably hidden in many businesses, most people accept that having tattoos or piercings is a statement of individuality rather than a sign of ...
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