Social Change And Activism

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noun custom or practice

  • The teacher emphasized the importance of praxis in the field of education.
  • We need to put theory into praxis to see real results.
  • Let's get down to praxis and start working on this project.
  • Praxis is the bridge between theory and reality in any profession.

noun a concept in political theory that refers to the range of ideas that are deemed acceptable or mainstream within a particular society or political context

  • The concept of the Overton window is often used in political science to analyze the range of ideas that are considered acceptable in public discourse.
  • People often talk about the Overton window shifting when discussing changes in public opinion.
  • When it comes to political debates, the Overton window can determine what ideas are seen as 'in bounds' or 'out of bounds'.
  • In a society where the Overton window is narrow, it can be difficult for new and innovative ideas to gain traction.