Backlash
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Backlash has meaning in both socio-political and engineering contexts. Backlash is also the name of a 1956 western movie starring Donna Reed.
Socio-Political Backlash
In general backlash is a somewhat popular extreme negative reaction against something which had gained popularity, prominence, or influence. As such backlash is usually against something new or liberal, the old guard lashes back at something new. Occasionally movements are labelled backlashes against a movement which failed to gain much influence or prominence, in which case the label is simply an attempt to give the conservative movement credence. Sometimes it may be a manner of opinion, many feminists and other social liberals felt there was a conservative backlash during the 1980s, while others would say that feminism never was strong enough to be lashed back at.
However, there are several specific things related to backlash:
- [Backlash] is an umbrella group formed to coordinate opposition to the “Consultation on the possession of extreme pornographic material” issued in the UK jointly by the Home Office and the Scottish Executive. Its stated belief is that the proposals underlying the consultation represent an unjustified assault on freedom of speech and freedom of expression.
- WWE Backlash is an annual World Wrestling Entertainment event.
- is a book by noted feminist Susan Faludi.
- The Great Liberal Backlash of 2003 is a political term in regard to increased liberal opposition to conservatism.
- Anti-gay backlash is opposition to newly passed gay rights or newly created visibility among gay people or communities. See: Anita Bryant.
- Backlash also refers to racial discrimination and religious discrimination committed against members of minority groups in response to an event or circumstance, such as the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. See: Discrimination and National Security Initiative.
- Backlash; a super hero from Wildstorm comics created by Jim Lee and Brett Booth. .
Engineering Backlash
In mechanical engineering, backlash is purposeful clearance between mating components and sometimes described as the amount of lost motion due to clearance or slackness when movement is reversed and contact is re-established.
- Gearing backlash is backlash between mating gear teeth.
- Gear couplings use backlash to allow for angular misalignment
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