Gradualisme
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A doctrine or policy advocating “gradual change” in a slow and controlled manner. It rejects “drastic change” or revolution, instead preferring slow reforms to achieve desired social or political goals without upheaval.
Synonyms & Variants
inkrementalisme
A policy approach that favors small, incremental changes that accumulate over time rather than radical transformation; a technical term in policy analysis.
parliamentarianisme
A political approach that relies on parliamentary processes and legislation to achieve change gradually; a term often used within political communities (e.g., moderate socialist wing) as an alternative to revolution.
reformisme
The word 'reformisme' has a very similar meaning to 'gradualisme' in the context of social and political change carried out gradually and through reform, not revolution.
strategi bertahap
A sequence of actions or policies planned to achieve political or social goals progressively and in stages, rather than through drastic rupture.
evolusionisme
In some contexts, 'evolusionisme' can be a synonym for 'gradualisme' as both emphasize changes occurring gradually and naturally, although 'evolusionisme' has a broader scope.
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word gradualisme is borrowed from the English gradualism, rooted in the Latin gradus meaning “step” or “degree”. The concept was popularized in 19th-century political discourse, particularly by the Fabian Society in Britain, which opposed Marxist revolution and advocated a measured democratic transition toward socialism. In Indonesian academic and political contexts, the term distinguishes reformist approaches from revolutionary ones in discussions of social change movements.
Real-world Usage
Reformis itu menganut gradualisme karena percaya perubahan bertahap lebih berkelanjutan.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
More Examples
Pemerintah menerapkan gradualisme dalam kebijakan ekonomi agar tidak menimbulkan gejolak sosial.
The government implemented gradualism in economic policy to avoid social unrest.