Definition of "maternalism" []

• The treatment of people in a motherly manner, especially by caring for them as a mother would care for her children. (noun)

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• "But nevertheless, by turning the definition of "maternalism" on its head and following it with a quote of mine that had nothing to do with the actual definition of "maternalism," that's exactly what happened."
• "The response above was to a question that had nothing to do with "maternalism," which is traditionally defined as a mother's innate instinct to care and protect her child, something that is real and to be respected, which I assure you I do."
• "I want to address the part regarding my supposed "equally harsh words for 'maternalism'"."