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Partnership Culture

A model of culture and human relations based on partnership, linking, and respect. Women and men are equally valued; both men and women can be nonviolent, empathetic, and caring.

Opposite to Dominator Culture.

In a partnership system...

Humans have many possibilities.

Difference is valued.

Power is used to empower and nurture through hierarchies of actualization.

Competition means striving for excellence.

People cooperate for mutual benefit.

Economic structures are equitable.

Nature is highly valued.

Morality of sensitivity, caring, and respect.

(Based on the Center for Partnership Studies' summary of points from Riane Eisler's _The Power of Partnership_ and David Korten's _The Great Turning_)
We, too, in America are in the mist of an revolution. A transformation from a domination culture that views the world as fleeting and open to exploitation, to a partnership culture that wants its society to be permanent and seeks to partner with the world to create harmony.
(Eric Stewart)
by Grinning Cat March 28, 2013
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Parcon

Parcon is a well know family surname. It was originated in the Philippines. Parcon is meaning of being strong,confident and intelligent
Wow! Man That Parcon Has Got Some Balls!
by WellJheez,Guys? March 26, 2012
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pardonfuck

an expression of utter disbelief, used when saying "What the fuck?" just isn't strong enough; coined by Cameron Lauder of LoadingReadyRun
"Did you see those guys come out of nowhere?"
"Yeah, I turn around, see them, and I'm like, Pardonfuck?"
by LRRFan January 17, 2014
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Partner in crime

Someone who knows you better than yourself. Someone who you usually get into trouble with. Someone who has your back no matter what. Someone who can tell your secrets and everything to. Someone who loves you even with all your flaws. Someone who won't change who you are. Sometimes your partner in crime can also be someone who you're in relationship with, or a person you have feelings for, or just a friend.
by Nopickles November 18, 2019
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partner work

A smaller version of group work, where one partner does all the work while the other partner does jack**** and still gets credit.
Partner work usually ensues in the ending of friendships.
by serenavander October 31, 2011
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Partential

adj. In golf, when a player has a good chance, or the potential to Par the current hole. A strong favoring of scoring par on a hole.
If Bobby has an easy putt from four feet away, then he has partential.
by Wiseman James85 February 4, 2010
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Parson's Law

Michael was rejected from Harvard University for failing to follow Parson's Law. He didn't fill it out properly his first try.
by Dorm Chief March 6, 2013
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