👉 Separativeness is a concept in psychology that refers to the ability of individuals or groups to distinguish between different perspectives, values, and beliefs. It can be seen as an aspect of individualism vs. collectivism, which is a fundamental difference in human societies based on how they perceive and treat their differences. Separatism refers to the idea that people are more likely to accept and respect differences, such as race, religion, or sexual orientation, than they do within traditional social structures. This can lead