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
Read the full article ↗PsyPost