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generalized other
noun
Sociology.
an individual's internalized impression of societal norms and expectations.
generalized other
noun
psychol an individual's concept of other people
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We become more likely to trust the “generalized other” by being brave and patient enough to befriend people who are not much like us.
From Washington Post
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