Virtue signalling
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| + | '''Virtue signalling''' is the conspicuous expression of [[moral values]] by an individual done primarily to enhance their [[social standing|standing]] within a social group. The term was first used in [[signalling theory]], to describe any behavior that could be used to signal [[virtue]] – especially [[piety]] among the religious faithful. | ||
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | * [[Activism 2.0]] | ||
| + | * [[Armchair revolutionary]] | ||
| + | * [[Armchair warrior]] | ||
| + | * [[Concern troll]] | ||
| + | * [[Dog-whistle politics]] | ||
| + | * [[Hypocrisy]] | ||
| + | * [[Moral superiority (disambiguation)]] | ||
| + | * [[Political correctness]] | ||
| + | * [[Race card]] | ||
| + | * [[Self-licensing]] | ||
| + | * [[Self-righteousness]] | ||
| + | * [[Shy Tory Factor]] | ||
| + | * [[Slacktivism]] | ||
| + | * [[Social desirability bias]] | ||
| + | * [[Social justice warrior]] | ||
| + | * [[Tribalism]] | ||
| + | * [[Watching-Eye Effect]] | ||
| - | "'''Social justice warrior'''" (commonly abbreviated '''SJW''') is a [[pejorative]] term for an individual promoting [[socially progressive]] views, including [[feminism]], [[civil rights]], [[multiculturalism]], and [[identity politics]]. The accusation of being an SJW carries implications of pursuing personal validation rather than any deep-seated conviction, and being engaged in disingenuous social justice arguments or [[activism]] to raise personal reputation, also known as [[virtue signalling]]. | ||
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| - | The phrase originated in the late 20th century as a neutral or positive term for people engaged in [[social justice]] activism. In 2011 when the term first appeared on [[Twitter]] it changed from a primarily positive term to an overwhelmingly negative one. During the [[Gamergate controversy]], the negative connotation gained increased use, and was particularly aimed at those espousing views adhering to [[social liberalism]], cultural inclusiveness, or feminism, as well as views deemed to be [[political correctness|politically correct]]. | ||
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| - | The term has entered [[popular culture]], including a [[parody]] [[role-playing video game]] released in 2014 titled ''Social Justice Warriors''. | ||
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| - | ==See also== | ||
| - | *[[Egalitarianism]] | ||
| - | *[[Feminazi]] | ||
| - | *[[Moonbat]] | ||
| - | *[[Moral panic]] | ||
| - | *[[Left-wing politics]] | ||
| - | *[[Loony left]] | ||
| - | *[[Regressive left]] | ||
| - | *''[[Rules for Radicals]]'' | ||
| - | *[[Safe-space]] | ||
| - | *[[Slacktivism]] | ||
| - | *[[Social criticism]] | ||
| - | *[[Social democracy]] | ||
| - | *[[Social equality]] | ||
| - | *[[Tocqueville effect]] | ||
| - | *[[Trigger warning]] | ||
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Virtue signalling is the conspicuous expression of moral values by an individual done primarily to enhance their standing within a social group. The term was first used in signalling theory, to describe any behavior that could be used to signal virtue – especially piety among the religious faithful.
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See also
- Activism 2.0
- Armchair revolutionary
- Armchair warrior
- Concern troll
- Dog-whistle politics
- Hypocrisy
- Moral superiority (disambiguation)
- Political correctness
- Race card
- Self-licensing
- Self-righteousness
- Shy Tory Factor
- Slacktivism
- Social desirability bias
- Social justice warrior
- Tribalism
- Watching-Eye Effect
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