paternalism

• Sustantivo que designa la actitud o política de una persona o gobierno que controla a los subordinados de manera paternal, limitando su libertad o autonomía por su propio bien.

A noun referring to the attitude or policy of a person or government that controls subordinates in a fatherly manner, restricting their freedom or autonomy for what is perceived to be their own good.

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1. Controlling attitude for others' goodC1formal

   A policy or practice of treating people in a fatherly manner by restricting their freedom and responsibility for their own welfare.

   paternalismo

   • The government's paternalism was criticized for limiting individual freedoms.
   • Some managers practice paternalism, believing they know what's best for their employees.
   • The company's paternalism extended to providing housing and healthcare for workers.

   Sinónimosauthoritarianism

   Antónimosautonomyfreedomindependencelibertyself-determination