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Doormatism is a derogatory description of a certain interpretation of doctrines of nonviolence, though the word is a neologism and was never in widespread use. The image of a doormat attempts to conjure up an image of intentional self-victimization, i.e., allowing oneself to be walked on or stepped over, rather than retaliating, as would a doormat. Complete renunciation of violence and retaliation for harms done is a fundamental tenet of Hinduism, Christianity and Buddhism. Critics of literalist interpretations of these beliefs claim that such injunctions encourage people to debase themselves before others, 'turning the other cheek' in a paroxysm of self-abnegation and faux martydom. Malcolm X controversially argued that violence in self-defence is not immoral but intelligent.


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Doormatism is a derogatory description of a certain interpretation of doctrines of nonviolence, though the word is a neologism and was never in widespread use.
The image of a doormat attempts to conjure up an image of intentional self-victimization, i.e., allowing oneself to be walked on or stepped over, rather than retaliating, as would a doormat.
Doormats are a privileged lot, their cleansing shows they care!
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