Collectivism and national unity are essential to promote the stability and integrity of a country. It is widely believed that both national integration and collectivism play a critical role in the robust foundation of secularism, capitalism, nationalism, and democracy.
Collectivism defined
Collectivism can be defined as a method of prioritizing a group and energizing the individuals in the group. It is the principle that stresses the tight attachment between the members of the group makes the reflection of the group itself.
It is the basis of individualism which focuses on the rights of individuals. When we talk about collectivism, the individuals of the society try to attain a common goal or objective for a common benefit.
Here are some benefits of collectivism for nations that you should know:
1. High stability
One of the most significant advantages of the collectivist system is that it makes the system stable due to the strong force that binds the members of the society. The people who support the concept of collectivism believe that ‘if you touch one of us, you have touched the whole group.’
2. Peace
A nation built on a collectivist setting encourages peace among all the members because there are lesser conflicts and disagreements since every member works closely for a common interest. Collectivists quickly say no to anything that would serve as a barrier and stop them from achieving their goals.
3. Help and support
When you are part of a collectivist society, getting support and help from other group members becomes easy. The reason is simple: your problem is everybody’s problem. All people work together for the benefit of society, so society tends to hold itself responsible for the well-being and safety of its members.
4. High efficiency
It has been found out that when people work together and deploy their resources in a single direction, then the level of productivity improves significantly. It is easier to start and finish all complex projects when you work in teams with other people. In fact, innovation is possible when people work together. There’s a famous saying that ‘two heads are better than one, and it is true when we discuss collectivism and productivity.
5. Encourage selflessness
When practicing collectivism, every member of the group has to sacrifice their personal temptations and needs. They do it for the sake of their nation and its prosperity. In fact, collectivism teaches people of a society to be kind and selfless with others. In collectivist societies, people do not make decisions that can damage other members of society in any way.
Author bio
Andy Swarna is a spiritual coach, a self-learner, an out-of-the-box thinker, and an inspiring author of the book ‘Religious Freedom Forever’ – a book focused on human issues revolving around ideology. He is of the belief that is understanding social institutions, their ultimate goals, and responsibilities are the key factor that improves socialization and cooperation among people. The book will allow the readers to realize that social institutions can maintain society, create harmony, and deal with different types of conflicts in peaceful ways.