meta-choice

is a choice which simultaneously defines and is defined by the conditions of the choice itself. That is, it is only the woman who chooses not to wear a veil who effectively makes a choice.

quoted: 'A choice is thus always a 'meta-choice,' a choice that simultaneously defines and is defined by the conditions of the choice itself. It is only the woman who does not choose to wear a veil who effectively makes a choice. This is why, in our secular societies of choice, people who maintain a substantial religious belonging are in a subordinate position. Even if they are allowed to maintain their belief, this belief is 'tolerated' as an idiosyncratic personal choice or opinion. The moment they present it publicly as what it is for them (a matter of substantial belonging), they are deemed 'fundamentalist.' (zizek 2005 'administration' ' pdf)

meta choice, n.All

meta choice