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The specific way of individualization in Germany: a culture-theoretical comparison to the USA
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Abstract "The paper examines the sociological reflections of individualization processes in
Germany and the USA. In this comparison it appears that German sociology
identifies a 'dialectical individualization' whereas sociology in the US ascertains
a 'social individualization'. It is elaborated that the actu... view more
"The paper examines the sociological reflections of individualization processes in
Germany and the USA. In this comparison it appears that German sociology
identifies a 'dialectical individualization' whereas sociology in the US ascertains
a 'social individualization'. It is elaborated that the actual cause for this
difference (which is important for, but mostly ignored in the public-political
discourse) is on the one hand the relative cultural inheritance, and on the other
hand the developments of post World-War II. Thus, the example of
individualization shows that sociological theory has to be more sensitive towards
cultural idiosyncrasies and towards specific historical steps in development." (author's abstract)... view less
Keywords
integration; individualization; international comparison; culture; Germany; dialectics; United States of America
Classification
General Sociology, Basic Research, General Concepts and History of Sociology, Sociological Theories
Document language
English
Publication Year
2003
Page/Pages
p. 219-238
Journal
International Journal of Contemporary Sociology, 40 (2003) 2
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications
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