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pasividad social

/pasiˈðað ˈsoθjal/
noun★Intermediate— social passivity
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

Synonyms

apatía colectivaindiferencia socialinacción grupal

Antonyms

activismo socialparticipación ciudadanacompromiso colectivo

Related Phrases

efecto espectadorphrase
bystander effect

💡Pro Tip

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
root
+
social
social
root
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