Individualism vs. Collectivism

Individualism and collectivism are two types of societies in the world we live in today. In Ayn Rand's book, "Anthem", collectivism is what her society of one world government live in. The former Soviet Union of Russia used this type of society where the group is more important than oneself. Many communist countries use this way of everyday life. It seems like a good idea, where everyone is treated as equals and all get the same wages. The thing is, it is very difficult to take ones individuality away. This is why communism, in this case collectivism, can and will never completely work. In countries like the United Sates use the idea of individualism as a style of common life. Individualism is the belief that stresses the ideas of oneself and NOT the group. It is practically the exact opposite of what collectivism is. Individualism like collectivism, seems like a god idea because it lets people express their inner selves and break free of the social "norms" of life. It can be a bad thing because it might give people the false idea that they can be themselves and not follow the laws in which they live in. They are both extremely good ideas, but they cannot work because it will always create strife with and about the other one. Maybe if we were to somehow combine the two so it could incorporate having priorities about the group but still care for yourself, then we could create a more perfect society.