Col · lec · tive Con · scious · ness

n. 1) Shared beliefs and moral attitudes, which operate as a unifying force within society. 2) An awareness of the impact of individual actions on the well being of the group or collective. 3) A sense of (being or feeling accountable to) group accountability held by its members. 4) A (willingness to work towards &) commitment to behaviors, actions, and attitudes that further or improve the status of the group.