paternalism
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Paternalism in science is at work here, by jumping to the romantic conclusion that these animals are "monogamous."
From New York Times • Feb. 13, 2018
Paternalism “is part of our culture,” and it continues to permeate Italian society, she added.
From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2013
On the surface, it seems the poor finally get a break in life under the "Paternalism System" he proposes.
From Economist • Oct. 28, 2012
James AntiBr Nov 4th 2012 0:16 GMT A Brazilian Moses Asom would not rise to his full potential under the Paternalism system in Brazil.
From Economist • Oct. 28, 2012
Paternalism seeks to achieve its aims, quickly and effectively, through the boss's whip of social control.
From The Soul of Democracy The Philosophy of the World War in Relation to Human Liberty by Griggs, Edward Howard
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