incrementalism
a policy of making changes, especially social changes, by degrees; gradualism.
Origin of incrementalism
1Other words from incrementalism
- in·cre·men·tal·ist, noun, adjective
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How to use incrementalism in a sentence
Intensely forward-thinking and impatient with incrementalism, many modern technologists—especially those at the helm of large for-profit enterprises—are the opposite.
There’s a lesson here for contemporary left-wing activism, which can be bogged down by smug indignation and righteous one-upmanship, and where incrementalism is mocked as selling out.
What can the AIDS generation teach today’s activists? | Khelil Bouarrouj | September 9, 2021 | Washington BladeJust this year, we’ve seen pushes to pass expansive, universal voucher programs in some states, showing that privatizers will abandon elements of incrementalism when they think they have an opportunity.
Former lobbyist details how privatizers are trying to end public education | Valerie Strauss | April 16, 2021 | Washington PostIf possible, privatization advocates would completely dismantle public schools tomorrow, but they don’t have the political leverage to achieve that right now, so they have to engage in incrementalism.
Former lobbyist details how privatizers are trying to end public education | Valerie Strauss | April 16, 2021 | Washington PostThese groups do this because they believe the trap of incrementalism.
Will we be destined to witness endless partisan brinksmanship and “small-ball” incrementalism?
Obama’s Nightmare: Reelected in 2012 but Republicans Take the Senate | Thomas E. Cronin | December 29, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
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