Collectivist Family Film Analysis

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Moreover, in collectivist societies, family is often an extended family consisting of uncles, aunts, cousins and close friends. As long as one is part of the group’s conformity, loyalty and help are received. Identity is tied to position in the group. As Hofstede and
Hofstede (2005) state, “The loyalty to the group that is an essential element of the collectivist family also means that resources are shared. […] to share his or her income in order to help feed the entire family” (p. 87). In the film, the Bushmen gather food, share and take care of their children as a unit. This is consistent with collectivist values.
Hofstede and Hofstede (2005) declare that, “The child who grows up among a number of elders, peers, and juniors learns naturally