Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gatekeeping
noun
/ˈɡeɪtˌkiː.pɪŋ/
Definition
The act of controlling access to something or determining who is allowed to enter or participate.
Examples
- The publication’s editor is responsible for gatekeeping the content that is shared with the public.
- In social networks, certain users may engage in gatekeeping by deciding who can join a specific group.
- She expressed frustration at the gatekeeping that prevented new voices from being heard in the community.
Meaning
Gatekeeping refers to the process of managing and regulating who has access to certain resources, information, or groups.
Synonyms
- Control
- Regulation
- Restriction
- Filter
