Incivility
Incivility
Incivility (/ɪnsɪˈvɪlɪti/) is a general term for social behavior lacking in civility or good manners, on a scale from rudeness or lack of respect for elders, to vandalism and hooliganism, through public drunkenness and threatening behavior. The word "incivility" is derived from the Latin "incivilis", meaning "not of a citizen".
Etymology
The term "incivility" is derived from the Latin word "incivilis", which is formed by adding the negative prefix "in-" to "civilis", the term for a citizen. The original meaning of "civilis" also gives us the words "civil" and "civilization".
Related Terms
- Civility: The act of showing regard for others by being polite. It is the opposite of incivility.
- Disrespect: Lack of respect or courtesy. It is a common form of incivility.
- Rudeness: A display of disrespect by not observing the social norms or etiquette of a group or culture. It is a form of incivility.
- Vandalism: The act of deliberately destroying or damaging property. It is a severe form of incivility.
- Hooliganism: Disruptive or unlawful behavior such as rioting, bullying, and vandalism. It is a severe form of incivility.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incivility
- Wikipedia's article - Incivility
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