Patronization in AP Psychology

Definition

Patronization is a behavior in which a person treats others in a condescending manner, often expressing an attitude of superiority.

Related terms

Condescension: A form of patronizing where one party behaves as if they are superior to another, often in an insulting or dismissive way.

Microaggression: A term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal or behavioral indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative attitudes toward stigmatized or culturally marginalized groups.

Tokenism: The practice of making only a perfunctory or symbolic effort to be inclusive to members of minority groups.