The example of the abortion debate that illustrates the difference between personal freedoms and group moral responsibility illustrates which inherent cultural distinction?

A) tough versus easy
B) horizontal versus vertical
C) individualism versus collectivism
D) etic versus emic

Individualism Versus Collectivism

A cultural dimension that describes the degree to which a society emphasizes individual achievement and autonomy (individualism) or prioritizes the group and community over the individual (collectivism).

Personal Freedoms

The rights and liberties that allow individuals to express themselves, make personal choices, and live their lives without undue interference from others or the government.

Group Moral Responsibility

The concept that a collective or group can be held ethically responsible for actions taken as a whole.