Problem
Smear campaigns
Nature:
A smear campaign, also referred to as a smear tactic or simply a smear, is an effort to damage or call into question someone's reputation, by propounding negative propaganda. It makes use of discrediting tactics. It can be applied to individuals or groups. Common targets are public officials, politicians, political candidates, activists, and ex-spouses. The term also applies in other contexts, such as the workplace. The term smear campaign became popular around 1936.
Broader Problems:
DisinformationPromotion of negative images of opponents Narrower Problems:
Media smear campaignsReligious vilificationPolitical smear campaignsCorporate smear campaigns Related Problems:
Psychological warfareProduct disparagement Aggravates:
RumourDiscriminatory use of language Subject(s):
Societal Problems → MaltreatmentProblem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
03.06.2019 – 21:43 CEST