"Individualism was a luxury that sharecroppers simply could not afford." -- Jones (1985)

I am impressed by how long it took me to encounter this connection between individualism and luxury, even more considering I have studied cultural individualism for many years. It shows me I was not reading about collectivism from the perspective of marginalized communities (in this case, black farmers in the US.)

It is also very impressive how clearly Jones's statement can be applied to most working groups in current days (40 years in his future). The concept of the "individual success" is a huge barrier to be transposed before we can start inventing a sustainable future.