social programming

noun

The process by which the ideas, concepts and beliefs of the society in which we live are ingrained into our psyche. The process is usually by authoritative decree or by assimilation.

Meanings

nounsocial programming (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe process by which the ideas, concepts and beliefs of the society in which we live are ingrained into our psyche. The process is usually by authoritative decree or by assimilation.
  2. uncountableThe ideas, concepts and beliefs of our social environment that become ingrained in our psyche.
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