PATERNALISM

Paternalism

Paternalism is behavior, by a person, organization or state, which limits some person or group's liberty or autonomy for their own good. Paternalism can also imply that the behavior is against or regardless of the will of a person, or also that the behavior expresses an attitude of superiority.

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paternalism

Noun

  1. The treatment of people in a fatherly manner, especially by caring for them but sometimes being stern with them.


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