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What does it have to do with “paternalism”?

• jpmoral 3y ago
  paternalism the policy or practice on the part of people in authority of restricting the freedom and responsibilities of those subordinate to or otherwise dependent on them in their supposed interest.
  • nelblu 3y ago
    Thank you! I didn't know this meaning of the term. I always heard it as being used to describe a male dominated culture.
    • jpmoral 3y ago
      Maybe you're thinking of 'patriarchy'?
• shikshake 3y ago
  The entire relationship between an advisor and the the candidate is paternalistic, the advisor holds so much control over the student’s future. I’m glad I quit in hindsight.