"It pushes them away from embracing their true identity, and self-actualization"
Not only that, but it also prevents them from seeing others as human. Collectivism is the most effective method for dehumanizing the individual.
"It pushes them away from embracing their true identity, and self-actualization"
Not only that, but it also prevents them from seeing others as human. Collectivism is the most effective method for dehumanizing the individual.
Exactly, collectivism hinders a human from finding their true identity as an individual. When an individual identifies with a race or tribe above themselves they usually dehumanize anyone that is not part of their collective or that is not benefiting their collective identity.