privatism
/ˈpraɪvəˌtɪzəm/
noun
- A social or political attitude that emphasizes private life, personal interests, and individual autonomy over public or community involvement.
- The rise of privatism in the 1980s led to a decline in civic engagement.
- Some critics argue that privatism encourages people to ignore social problems.
- Privatism can be seen in the trend of people spending more time at home and less in community groups.
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