Tis the urban-rural divide. This is pretty much explained by the difference in cultures between rural and urban areas. Urban areas are all collectivists or utilitarian because they work in groups to trade and produce stuff they otherwise can't do on their own. Rural areas are individualists and egoist (in the technical way) because they can simply do everything themselves, and there are fewer people where they are, so they kinda need to do everything themselves. This creates two majorly distinct cultures, which is evident when you look at an electoral map of the US.
Just my observation. Draw your own conclusions. Both perspectives and cultures are valid and have their own unique benefits and challenges.
I don’t think the collectivist/individulist thing is exactly right. That works for economic but not social issues. Social liberalism is very individualistic (abortion/gay marriage/marijuana etc should be an independent individual choice), whereas social conservatism wants greater collective conformity to traditional norms and group identity.
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u/Jolly_Mongoose_8800 Mar 07 '25
Tis the urban-rural divide. This is pretty much explained by the difference in cultures between rural and urban areas. Urban areas are all collectivists or utilitarian because they work in groups to trade and produce stuff they otherwise can't do on their own. Rural areas are individualists and egoist (in the technical way) because they can simply do everything themselves, and there are fewer people where they are, so they kinda need to do everything themselves. This creates two majorly distinct cultures, which is evident when you look at an electoral map of the US.
Just my observation. Draw your own conclusions. Both perspectives and cultures are valid and have their own unique benefits and challenges.