oversocialization

English

Etymology

over- +‎ socialization

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -eɪʃən

Noun

oversocialization (uncountable)

1. excessive socialization
   • 1995, Theodore Kaczynski, Industrial Society and Its Future‎^[1]:

     Oversocialization can lead to low self-esteem, a sense of powerlessness, defeatism, guilt, etc. One of the most important means by which our society socializes children is by making them feel ashamed of behavior or speech that is contrary to society’s expectations. If this is overdone, or if a particular child is especially susceptible to such feelings, he ends by feeling ashamed of HIMSELF.

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