Responsibilitiesrather
Responsibilitiesrather is a neologism used in political, ethical, and organizational discourse to describe a stance that prioritizes duties and obligations over individual rights when evaluating norms, policies, or practices. The term is typically employed to argue that benefits or privileges should be conditioned on adherence to specified responsibilities, or that social legitimacy derives as much from fulfilling duties as from asserting rights.
Origin and usage: The word blends responsibilities with rather to indicate a normative preference. It is not
Concept and scope: As a framework, responsibilitiesrather suggests that social or organizational legitimacy rests on demonstrated
Examples: In a policy debate, a legislator might say, "A responsibilitiesrather approach would tie eligibility for
See also: rights-based approach; duties; obligations; accountability; social contract; governance.