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Originally Posted by Capsicum
Curious in light of the fact that Americans have a long-standing tradition of being thought of as (by self-conception as well as by others in other societies) the most "individualistic" society.
Canada is thought of as a more "collectivist" society.
But that then contrasts with a narrative of Canada being more "individualistic" when it comes to social norms or pressure, and the US being more eager to, as a society, get individuals to assimilate or fit a social norm.
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I've gradually been coming around to the idea that Canada may be quite a bit more individualistic than the U.S.
But again, it may just be about the stage where Canada is in its socio-cultural evolution though.
The U.S. is a more mature society than Canada is, even if we often view the U.S. as behaving immaturely.