Collectivism

Definition

Collectivism is a cultural value that emphasizes group goals above personal goals and the interdependence of societal members.

Related terms

Communalism: A theory or system of government in which virtually autonomous local communities are loosely bound in a federation.

Socialism: A political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole.

Conformity:

Behavior in accordance with socially accepted conventions or standards.