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familism

8.7

Giving jobs or other help to family members instead of other people

noun
/ˈfæmɪlɪzəm/

Specialized

: nepotismo

The company's culture of familism made it difficult for outsiders to advance.

Examples

Critics argue that familism can lead to less qualified people being hired.
His strong sense of familism influenced his hiring decisions.
In some societies, familism is seen as a positive value that strengthens family bonds.
Don't underestimate familism!
The company's culture of familism made it challenging for talented outsiders to gain promotion.
Many believe that familism can negatively affect the quality of candidates selected for jobs.
In workplaces where familism is prevalent, hiring practices often prioritize relatives over more qualified applicants.

Synonyms

favoritism

vsfamilism

23 3.9

Giving one person or group better treatment than others

gives priority specifically to family members rather than any group

nepotism

vsfamilism

20 7.2

Giving jobs and other advantages to family or friends unfairly

gives family members general priority in jobs and resources

Antonyms

equality

293 2.2

People have the same rights, position, and opportunities

impartiality

11 5.3

Treating all people or sides fairly without favoring one

How Nepotistic

nepotism

20 7.2

familism

Specialized

8.7

favoritism

23 3.9

impartiality

11 5.3

Surface Forms

familism singular

familisms plural

Morphology

familism = family (semi-transparent) = famil + ism

Built from 'family' + '-ism', but the specific behavioural sense of favouring relatives is a specialized extension that may not be fully inferable by all learners.

Etymology

Familism also comes from family ('family' or 'home group') and -ism ('belief' or 'practice'), which helps you remember that it can mean giving special favor or priority to your own family members, for example in jobs or when sharing resources.