disematism

/ˌdɪsɪˈmætɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice or policy of separating individuals or groups on the basis of their emotions or emotional responses.

“The company’s new approach to customer service was criticized for its disematism, which prioritized emotional responses over factual information.”

2. noun

A system or ideology that emphasizes the separation and categorization of people based on their emotional characteristics.

“The professor’s book on disematism explored the implications of such a system on modern society and politics.”

Synonyms

  • emotional separatism
  • sentimentalism

Antonyms

  • emotional integration
  • sentimentalism