Culture of entitlement

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A culture of entitlement is a social construct[citation needed] where individuals are said to expect access to social security, with the connotation that these individuals do not deserve to receive such benefits or entitlements. The expression may be contrasted with a "culture of merit", where individuals are rewarded due to ability or achievement (cf. meritocracy).

The term is often used by conservative.

or libertarian commentators to criticize social security services which are funded through government spending. As an alternative to the government intervention in protecting society the workings of the free market in general and on individuals would protect society.

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