What is paternalism?

PATERNIALism is an approach to the well -being of citizens, employees or members of the public, where one party takes decisions for them without entering these decisions. The root of this word comes from Latin for "Father" and reflects the idea that paternalism is very similar to hierarchical family structures where the father acts as a family head and makes all decisions. The promoters of this approach argue that it allows authority to decide on a common good, while opponents believe that people get rid of autonomy. Paterualistic systems are characterized by situations where people have no obligations or rights within the system and cannot decide independently of each other. For example, the employer could automatically register all staff in the benefit program without giving possibilities or asking employees, as they would manage their benefits. Likewise, the government could order vaccination for all citizens because everyone is better in society with a high degree of vaccination.

Some opponents of paternalism believe that this is never appropriate and should be canceled in all forms. Others argue that it may have a place in some environments if careful consideration goes to the formulation of policies. For example, the setting of laws is a form of paternalism, but most citizens agree with it because they provide a clear common advantage. Concerns may be concerned, and this interferes with private activities, and legislation affects the ability to make personal decisions that do not have an impact on others.

Institutions as universities and workplaces often use a paternalistic approach to management and employees. This can create uneven energy dynamics where subjectypaternalism does not feel so appreciated and can resist measures by the authorities. For example, students at the university may be against limiting their freedom of expression, or employees may have less employment if they feel, if they feelthat their entry is not desirable.

Some protests against the laws that are considered too restrictive have focused on their paternalism, especially in countries where personal freedoms are highly valued. In the United States, for example, some motorcycle and bike riders resist the mandatory helmet laws because the choice of wearing a helmet is personal. The government claims that such laws save lives by ensuring that people involved in accidents have sufficient head protection and are therefore entitled to complete and enforce these laws.