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pasividad social
/pasiˈðað ˈsoθjal/
social passivity
La pasividad social ante la injusticia es preocupante.
Social passivity in the face of injustice is concerning.
formal
The tendency of individuals or groups to remain inactive or indifferent in the face of social issues, injustice, or collective problems, often due to apathy, fear, or a sense of powerlessness.
La pasividad social puede permitir que los problemas sociales persistan sin solución.
Social passivity can allow social problems to persist without resolution.
This concept is often studied in sociology and psychology to understand collective behavior and social change.
Collocations
fomentar la pasividad socialto foster social passivityromper la pasividad socialto break social passivity
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Contextual Use
Use this term when discussing societal behaviors that hinder collective action or social progress.
Gold Rule
Avoid Misinterpretation
Do not confuse 'pasividad social' with mere laziness; it refers to a broader societal phenomenon.
Word Origin
Derived from 'pasividad' (passivity) and 'social' (social), reflecting the combination of individual inaction within a societal context.
Usage Notes
This term is often used in academic and social commentary to describe societal behaviors that contribute to the perpetuation of systemic issues.
Word Breakdown
pasividad
passivity
rootsocial
social
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