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

American sociological review • 18 • 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.

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