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A legal and sociological theory that assigns responsibility to an entire group for the actions of its members, rather than to individuals alone.
共同責任論に基づくと、企業全体が不正行為に関与していなくても責任を負う可能性があります。
Under the theory of collective responsibility, an entire corporation may be held liable even if not all members were directly involved in misconduct.
Commonly discussed in corporate law, international law, and social accountability contexts.
A philosophical or sociological concept where individuals within a community are held accountable for shared outcomes or systemic issues.
環境問題における共同責任論は、個人の行動が環境に与える影響を強調します。
The theory of collective responsibility in environmental issues emphasizes the impact of individual actions on the environment.
Often contrasted with individual responsibility in debates about social justice.
共同責任論 is often contrasted with '個人責任論' (theory of individual responsibility). Pay attention to whether the discussion is about legal systems, corporate ethics, or social issues.
In law, 共同責任論 often refers to liability for group actions. In sociology, it may refer to shared moral responsibility for systemic problems.
Combines 共同 (kyōdō, 'joint' or 'collective') + 責任 (sekinin, 'responsibility') + 論 (ron, 'theory' or 'discourse'). The term emerged in Japanese legal and sociological discourse in the late 20th century, influenced by Western legal theories on group accountability.
Primarily used in academic and legal contexts. Avoid using in casual conversation unless discussing formal systems like corporate governance or international law.