Definitions
- Describing the behavior of forming exclusive groups or cliques. - Referring to the tendency to associate only with a small, select group of people. - Talking about the practice of excluding others and creating an atmosphere of exclusivity.
- Describing the behavior of being excessively loyal or exclusive to one's own family or clan. - Referring to the tendency to prioritize the interests of one's own group over others. - Talking about the practice of favoring and protecting one's own group at the expense of outsiders.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the behavior of forming exclusive groups.
- 2Both describe a tendency to prioritize certain individuals or groups over others.
- 3Both can create an atmosphere of exclusivity and make it difficult for outsiders to feel included.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Cliquism is more focused on forming exclusive groups based on personal preferences or interests, while clannishness is centered around loyalty and exclusivity within a family or clan.
- 2Scope: Cliquism can occur in various social contexts, such as schools, workplaces, or social circles, while clannishness specifically refers to loyalty and exclusivity within a family or clan.
- 3Motivation: Cliquism may stem from shared interests or a desire for social validation, while clannishness often arises from a sense of familial or ancestral loyalty.
- 4Inclusion: Cliquism may exclude individuals who do not fit into the preferred group, while clannishness may exclude individuals who are not part of the family or clan.
- 5Connotation: Cliquism can have a negative connotation, suggesting exclusion and elitism, while clannishness may have a more neutral connotation, highlighting loyalty and protection of one's own group.
Remember this!
Cliquism and clannishness both describe behaviors that involve forming exclusive groups and prioritizing certain individuals or groups over others. However, the difference between cliquism and clannishness lies in their focus, scope, motivation, inclusion, and connotation. Cliquism refers to the formation of exclusive groups based on personal preferences or interests, while clannishness specifically refers to loyalty and exclusivity within a family or clan.
