This statement: “African societies are collective societies” can be interpreted

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This statement: “African societies are collective societies” can be interpreted as followed:

A)The role of a central government has no importance in the society

B) The needs and rights of communities as a whole precede those of the individual.

C) The community is less important than the “self”

D)The needs of individuals are prioritized and precede those of the group

A)The role of a central government has no importance in the society

B) The needs and rights of communities as a whole precede those of the individual.

C) The community is less important than the “self”

D)The needs of individuals are prioritized and precede those of the group

Explanation / Answer

B) The needs and rights of communities as a whole precede those of the individual.

Collective society refers to the view that people should prioritize the good of society over the welfare of the individual. It is the opposite of individualism that privileges the individual interests over the group.

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