Nepotism

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Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives in an occupation or field. These fields can include retail, business, finance and accounting, politics, journalism, law, academia, entertainment, sports, religion, health care, and social work. In concept, it is similar to cronyism. Sociologists argue it to be a form of cultural capital to success. The term originated with the assignment of nephews, sons, or other relatives to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops. Nepotism has been criticized since ancient history by philosophers, including Aristotle, Valluvar, and Confucius, condemning it as both evil and unwise.

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