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| + | First looked at in [[505 | episode 505]], this metaphor is used as an implicit justification for | ||
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| + | == See Also == | ||
| + | * The [[Nurturing Parent]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:33, 20 July 2010
The Strict Father is one of a pair of fundamental set of metaphors described by George Lakoff. The key assumptions include:
- The World is a dangerous and scary place, so fathers need to be tough to survive
- Children are innately bad; that they must be punished to make them conform to the strict father's values
- Mother is the nurturer
- The market takes on the role of father, punishing laziness and stupidity, but reward self-discipline and talent
First looked at in episode 505, this metaphor is used as an implicit justification for capitalism and the free market.
See Also
- The Nurturing Parent