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generalized other

American  

noun

Sociology.

  1. an individual's internalized impression of societal norms and expectations.

generalized other British  

noun

  1. 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.

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