Social Terms
Working together to the same end; a principle emphasized by collectivist ideologies.
Co-operation
A current of thinking that values the freedom and worth of the individual, sometimes over security and harmony of the group
Individualism
The freedom to buy what you want and to sell your labour, idea, or product to whomever you wish.
Economic freedom:
The act of or an instance of competing or contending with others ( For example, for supremacy, a position, or a prize). Competition is seen as an incentive for individuals and groups to work harder and efficiently.
Competition
One’s personal interest or advantage.
Self interest
The good of a community; something that benefits the public health, safety, and/or well-being of society as a whole.
Common good
Holding a whole group or collective responsible for the actions of individuals (or individual groups) within the group or collective.
Collective responsibility
A current of thinking that values the goals of the group and the common good over the goals of any individual.
Collectivism
The identity that you share as a member of a larger social group, such as a linguistic, faith, cultural, or ethinic group. Individuals have both individual identities and collective identities.
Collect interest
A key principle in liberal democracies that states that every individual is equal before the law and all citizens are subject to the law.
Rule of law
Faithful observances of the norms or standards imposed on members of a group as a condition of membership in the group. These norms can relate to conduct, values, or appearances
Adherence to collective norms
A collection of ideologies all committed to the principle of the dignity and freedom of the individual as the foundation for society. THIS has faith in human progress and tends to favour decentralized power, both in political and economic affairs, and respect for the sovereignty of the reasoning individual
Liberalism
A principle common to collectivist ideologies which can have different meanings depending on the persons or the ideology. Governments may try to foster economic equality through tax policies’ and by ensuring that all people earn equal wages for work of similar value.
Economic equality
A key principle of individualism and an important feature of liberal democracies; examples include freedom of religion, freedom of association, and the right to life, liberty, and the security of the person.
Individual rights and freedoms
Something that is owned by an individual, including real estate, other forms of physical possessions, and intellectual property. The right to end the protection of private property is a central principle of liberalism and is seen as a natural extension of the concept of the worth of each individual
Private property
Anything (example, land, buildings, or vehicles) not privately owned by individuals. Generally speaking, public property is owned by the state or the community, and managed according to the best interests of the community.
Public property