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A set of beliefs or values that influences an

individual, group or government

etc. decisions and actions. An

ideology can be interpreted into a way of looking at and portraying different ideas.

For example: Many people have different ideologies about celebrating Christmas. Some people believe in giving and receiving gifts while others celebrate Hanukah.

The ability to make decisions that benefit oneself over the benefit of a group. Individualism is the belief that if people are required to look after themselves the society will

form into a strong positive community

For example: People who believe in “Individualism” would vote for the Conservative

Political Party because they believe they that individuals should be given the

responsibility of their own land/lives.

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The belief that working together as a society is more

successful and important than working as individuals.

Collectivism explains the idea that humans are

dependent on each other.

For example, All Canadians are given the opportunity to have Health Care insurance. You as an individual pay the insurance and then once you have a medical issue such as an organ transplant the insurance will cover the cost of the organ and the surgery.

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