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institutionalism

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in·sti·tu·tion·al·ism  (nst-tsh-n-lzm, -ty-)
n.
1. Adherence to or belief in established forms, especially belief in organized religion.
2. Use of public institutions for the care of people who are physically or mentally disabled, criminally delinquent, or incapable of independent living.

insti·tution·al·ist n.

institutionalism
1. the system of institutions or organized societies devoted to public, political, or charitable, or similar purposes.
2. a strong attachment to established institutions, as political systems or religions. — institutionalist, n.
See also: Politics

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Her attention to Indian boarding schools offers as a useful contrast to changes in institutions; her analysis of the religious and civic conflict that was part of race and religious-based institutionalism is suggestive.
This book uses some of the core concepts from historical institutionalism, such as path dependency, which refers to a critical juncture or watershed in the life of a society.
This to me suggests the need to strengthen and improve institutionalism.
 
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