What is Collectivism, and why is it Superior to Individualism?

-Collectivism refers to the Individual considered to be Subordinate to a Larger Group, like a State, Nation or Social Class -This implies Cooperation with each other, rather than Competitive Individual Self-Striving. -Socialists argue Collectivism is Morally and Economically Superior to Individualism. This argument also applies to Capitalism, as a Means of Economic Individualism