Self is an organized cognitive structure. It can be understood in terms of subject and object or I and Me. It refers to the totality of one’ conscious thoughts, and feelings which pertain to one’ own self.
. Indian Concept of Self
•Self is characterized by the shifting nature of the boundaries.
•The Indian view does not make rigid dichotomies.
•It is based on collectivistic Indian society.
Western Concept of Self
•The boundaries between self and the group are rigid
. •It holds clear dichotomies between self and group.
•It is based on individualistic society of the West.
