Gatekeeperism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gatekeeperism is a noun meaning The attitudes, behaviours, and actions associated with being a gatekeeper (one who guards or controls access to a given area).
Meaning
The attitudes, behaviours, and actions associated with being a gatekeeper (one who guards or controls access to a given area).
Example Sentences
That being said, they are also wary of 'gatekeeperism' within the movement that is overly critical of methods of public participation that might lack experience or engage in forms of online activism […]
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gatekeepership, officerism, elitism, courtierism, overprotectivism, gangsterism.
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