Island mentality
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Island mentality refers to the notion of isolated communities perceiving themselves as superior or exceptional to the rest of the world. This term does not directly refer to a geographically confined society, but to the cultural, moral, or ideological superiority of a community lacking social exposure. Island mentality can be characterized by narrow-mindedness, ignorance, or outright hostility towards any artifact (concept, ideology, lifestyle choice, art form, etc.) originating from outside of the geographic area inhabited by the society.
A famous literary example of "island mentality" is found in William Golding's 1954 novel The Lord of the Flies.
Many times "Island Mentality" includes behaivors like cannibalism.
See also
- Groupthink
- Not Invented Here (NIH Syndrome)