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The word "paternal" refers to your father's side of the family. It can also mean treating someone as a father would treat a child of his own. Here are examples: (1) Barack Obama's maternal grandparents lived in Hawaii, and they were the ones who raised him; his paternal grandparents lived in Africa, and that meant he did not see them very often. (2) Although Jack was his foster child rather than his biological son, Mr. Smith had very paternal feelings towards the boy and even spoke about adopting him.

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What is the antonym of paternalism?

Self-determination or autonomy is often considered the antonym of paternalism, as it emphasizes individual’s independence and freedom to make their own decisions without interference or control from others.


What is the difference between paternalism and autonomy?

paternalism is when someone's freedom is restricted for their own good. Hense why paternal means father, so people are getting treated like children. But all in all, it is for their own benefits and good. Autonomy on the other hand is when rational people should be permitted to be self-determining. Or in other words, people can navigate their own lives for what they believe is in their best interest. So, Paternalism has to do with taking your autonomy away. If someone is not acting consistent, they get their autonomy or freedom taken away because they cannot handle a situation properly. In other situations, there can be interventions that override the individual's freely-chosen value offering, meaning even if they are not being consistent, they can still do what they please.


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Related Questions

How did Europeans use paternalism to govern people colonies?

Europeans used paternalism as a direct form of control of the colonies. They provided for the colonial peoples' needs but did not give them full rights or self determination.


How does paternalism effect Africans?

paternalism effects Africans because we aren't giving them rights.


Is the book Swallow Barn an example of paternalism?

Books are not paternalism, which is someone's CONDUCT toward others.


Is Iraq an example of paternalism?

No.


What is the opposite of paternalism?

Maternalism.


What is paternalism of ethics?

The paternalism of ethics contains the code of conduct which describes people about best practice to meet certain challenges.


What is federal paternalism?

it is foul as dominate.


Paternalism is best defined?

Paternalism is The process where people in authority, restrict the rights of those under them. It is supposedly with everyone best interest in mind.


How is paternalism best defined?

Legal paternalism is when the laws protect you from harming yourself. Seatbelt laws are an example of legal paternalism. You don't hurt anyone else by not wearing one, just yourself. It is kind of like the government being your mom and dad.


Providing for peoples needs not their rights?

paternalism


Why did many of the European powers use the policy of paternalism to govern their colonies?

They provided for colonial peoples' needs but did not give them full rights.


What is legal paternalism?

http://www.mhhe.com/mayfieldpub/ct/ch13/glossary.htm Legal paternalism: A justification for passing laws against some action(s) because the action(s) harms the person who does it.. (i.e.- We are right to forbid drug use, because it degrades and incapacitates the user.)