PsychologyAugust 24, 2026

congruity

kuhn-GROO-ih-tee

Definition

The state of being in agreement, harmony, or alignment with established social standards or expectations.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'congruere,' meaning 'to come together' or 'agree,' which evolved into the Middle French 'congruité' before entering English.

In the news

The article uses role congruity theory to explain how societal expectations dictate that women should be modest; when women deviate from this, they face social backlash.

New research suggests women strategically use modesty to avoid backlash from female peers

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