Difference between revisions of "Hypernormalization"
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==About== | ==About== | ||
| − | [[Hypernormalization]] is a [[logical fallacy]] | + | [[Hypernormalization]] is a [[logical fallacy]] about [[normal]]ity. It takes the general form: |
| − | + | :'''A.''' All members of group X have attribute Y. | |
| − | + | :'''B.''' Having attribute Y is an essential part of the nature of group X. | |
| − | + | :'''C.''' Person Z is a member of group X. | |
| − | + | :'''D.''' If person Z does not have attribute Y, this indicates that person Z is damaged or flawed in some critical way. | |
| − | The logical fallacy lies in the fact that if person Z does ''not'' have attribute Y, this is proof that either they are not actually a member of group X | + | The logical fallacy lies in the fact that if person Z does ''not'' have attribute Y, this is proof that either they are not actually a member of group X or else the rule expressed in points A and B is actually false. |
| − | In other words,[[hypernormalization]] is the [[stigmatization]] of perceived | + | In other words,[[hypernormalization]] is the [[stigmatization]] of perceived ab[[normal]]ity: any personal attribute which does not fit within the observer's [[interpretive framing|framing]] of what is acceptable is positioned as indicating ''a flaw in the observed person'', rather than ''a (possible) flaw in the observer's understanding''. |
===Usage=== | ===Usage=== | ||
Hypernormalization arguments are used to enforce behavior or rules desired by the speaker. Members of group X will be motivated to conform with rule 1 by the fear of being ostracized, while non-members will feel more free to repeat rule 1 as fact and ostracize members of group X who do not display attribute Y. | Hypernormalization arguments are used to enforce behavior or rules desired by the speaker. Members of group X will be motivated to conform with rule 1 by the fear of being ostracized, while non-members will feel more free to repeat rule 1 as fact and ostracize members of group X who do not display attribute Y. | ||
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| + | One of the most frequent uses of hypernormalization is in the social enforcement of [[gender role]]s and [[gender essentialism]]. | ||
==Related== | ==Related== | ||
* [[Hypernormalization]] is a form of [[overgeneralization]]. | * [[Hypernormalization]] is a form of [[overgeneralization]]. | ||
* [[Hypernormalization]] is a form of [[emotional argument]]. (If the listener is a member of group X, then it may activate their sense of insecurity; if the listener is not a member of group X, then it may activate a rewarding feeling of superiority.) | * [[Hypernormalization]] is a form of [[emotional argument]]. (If the listener is a member of group X, then it may activate their sense of insecurity; if the listener is not a member of group X, then it may activate a rewarding feeling of superiority.) | ||
Revision as of 18:59, 9 August 2020
About
Hypernormalization is a logical fallacy about normality. It takes the general form:
- A. All members of group X have attribute Y.
- B. Having attribute Y is an essential part of the nature of group X.
- C. Person Z is a member of group X.
- D. If person Z does not have attribute Y, this indicates that person Z is damaged or flawed in some critical way.
The logical fallacy lies in the fact that if person Z does not have attribute Y, this is proof that either they are not actually a member of group X or else the rule expressed in points A and B is actually false.
In other words,hypernormalization is the stigmatization of perceived abnormality: any personal attribute which does not fit within the observer's framing of what is acceptable is positioned as indicating a flaw in the observed person, rather than a (possible) flaw in the observer's understanding.
Usage
Hypernormalization arguments are used to enforce behavior or rules desired by the speaker. Members of group X will be motivated to conform with rule 1 by the fear of being ostracized, while non-members will feel more free to repeat rule 1 as fact and ostracize members of group X who do not display attribute Y.
One of the most frequent uses of hypernormalization is in the social enforcement of gender roles and gender essentialism.
Related
- Hypernormalization is a form of overgeneralization.
- Hypernormalization is a form of emotional argument. (If the listener is a member of group X, then it may activate their sense of insecurity; if the listener is not a member of group X, then it may activate a rewarding feeling of superiority.)