A cultural orientation prioritizing personal goals, independence, self-reliance, and individual rights over group obligations.
From Latin 'individuus' (indivisible) + '-ism.' Prominence through Tocqueville's analysis of American society.
Individualism is the 'be yourself' mindset — in individualist cultures, personal freedom and self-expression are valued above fitting in.
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