Social Theory Terminology

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noun a political or economic theory advocating collective control especially over production and distribution

  • Collectivism is a political theory that emphasizes the collective control over production and distribution.
  • In collectivism, the needs of the group are prioritized over individual desires.
  • Some people think collectivism is just a fancy word for communism.
  • In a society built on collectivism, everyone works together like pieces of a puzzle to achieve common goals.