According to hofstede, societies value personal freedom and self-expression and adhere to the principle that people should be judged by their personal achievements rather than by their social background

According to Hofstede's Model of Culture, individualism is a worldview that societies value personal freedom and self-expression and adhere to the principle that people should be judged by their personal achievements rather than by their social background.

Individualism is the moral stance, political philosophy, ideology, or social outlook that emphasizes the moral worth of the individual.