👉 In the realm of political science and sociology, "stand patism" is a concept that refers to the belief in the inevitability of historical events or situations. It implies a lack of action on the part of individuals or groups to change the course of history. The term was coined by sociologist David Sanger in the 1970s and describes how people who believe they are "standing pat" may be unable to take any direct action, as they have already taken their own
