Entity: SILENT-MAJORITY
The term 'SILENT-MAJORITY' refers to a large group of people within a country or group who do not publicly express their opinions, particularly in the realm of politics.
SILENT-MAJORITY
Etymology
The term 'SILENT-MAJORITY' gained popularity through its use by U.S. President Richard Nixon in a televised address on November 3, 1969.
Definition
The 'SILENT-MAJORITY' refers to the largest part of a country's population that consists of individuals who are not actively involved in politics and do not express their political opinions publicly.
Historical Context
President Nixon used the term to address Americans who did not participate in public discourse, counterculture, or anti-Vietnam War demonstrations.
Cultural Significance
The concept of the 'SILENT-MAJORITY' highlights the presence of a significant portion of the population that remains politically inactive.
Related Concepts
The idea of the 'SILENT-MAJORITY' has been a subject of debate and analysis in political discourse, particularly in understanding voter behavior and societal attitudes.
See Also
A term used to describe the majority of a population who do not actively participate in politics or express their political views publicly.