paternalism
[puh-tur-nl-iz-uh m]
- the system, principle, or practice of managing or governing individuals, businesses, nations, etc., in the manner of a father dealing benevolently and often intrusively with his children: The employees objected to the paternalism of the old president.
Origin of paternalism
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Contemporary Examples
This double standard also seems to be rather flagrantly gender-based—grossly unfair to men and paternalistic toward women.
Among the explorers, a state of mind developed that was patronizing and paternalistic.
A major problem is that this contact has been paternalistic and poisoned by the myth of racial superiority.
Gone, he declared, were the “paternalistic practices” that “discourage the need to work for a living.”
Paul Ryan: Contraception Mandate Is ‘Paternalistic, Arrogant’
Historical Examples
Norway has been in the forefront in this paternalistic movement.
The School System of NorwayDavid Allen Anderson
He might have planned a program of paternalistic propaganda in behalf of the farmers of the county.
How To Write Special Feature ArticlesWillard Grosvenor Bleyer
Public regulation is regarded as a "paternalistic" survival, quite unsuited to a free and independent people.
EthicsJohn Dewey and James Hayden Tufts
It is always the paternalistic arm of the Government round every little son of Nippon, or the embrace of his family.
The Pacific TriangleSydney Greenbie
That is precisely the kind of tyranny or liberty that was enjoyed by the victims of the paternalistic laws above described.
paternalism
- the attitude or policy of a government or other authority that manages the affairs of a country, company, community, etc, in the manner of a father, esp in usurping individual responsibility and the liberty of choice
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Word Origin and History for paternalistic
paternalism
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