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A comparative study of the role of values in social action in two southwestern communities

American sociological review18 • Published In 1953 • Pages: 645-654

By: Vogt, Evon Z. (Evon Zartman), O'Dea, Thomas F..

Abstract
In this study two neighboring communities, one Mormon and one non-Mormon, are compared for their orientations to social interaction, in particular, cooperation versus individualism. The authors contrast four areas of community activity: acquisition and use of land, street paving, building a school gymnasium, and holding community dances. In every case, the Mormon ideology of cooperation and the primacy of church and community over the individual is in strong contrast to the individualistic values of the non-Mormon town.
Subjects
Comparative evidence
Dance
Settlement patterns
Community structure
Inter-community relations
Ethnosociology
culture
Mormons
HRAF PubDate
2018
Region
North America
Sub Region
Southwest and Basin
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Ethnologist
Sociologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Martin Malone ; 1978
Field Date
1950-1951
Coverage Date
1870-1953
Coverage Place
"Rimrock", New Mexico and "Homestead", Texas, United States
Notes
Evon Z. Vogt and Thomas F. O'Dea
Includes bibliographical references
LCCN
37010449
LCSH
Mormons