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paternalism

noun as in patronizing

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Black American liberals rejected the elements of feudalism they recognized in racial prejudice, paternalism and patriarchy.

From Salon

For the Beninese government, it’s a victory they can peddle to gain the people’s favor, while France can mine it as an image-boosting tactic that comes with tacit paternalism.

As a politician, Donald Trump has always exhibited a very creepy form of paternalism.

From Salon

The arguments over this question typically fall along a spectrum, with paternalism on one end and self-determination on the other.

“It’s Africa that’s going to straighten up France when it comes to paternalism, and getting a new perspective.”

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