Problem
Failure of government to apologize for errors
Other Names:
Failure of government to admit mistakesRefusal of government leaders to admit mistakes
Unrepentant governments
Uncontrite governments
Incidence:
Examples of long-standing resentment from such failure are indicated by the apology in 1990 by the government of Japan for its activities in Korea and the apology in 1990 by the former East German government for its hostility to Israel and for the persecution of Jewish citizens prior to 1945 and thereafter. Only in 1993 did the Japanese government apologize for the conscription of Asian and European sex slaves for its soldiers during World War II.
Broader Problems:
Refusal to admit errorInstitutionalized callousness of public servicesGovernment arrogance Related Problems:
Friendly fireInappropriate policiesAccidental military incidentsGovernment failure to meet commitments Aggravates:
Blame avoidanceLegal absurditiesBureaucratic errorsUnpardonable historical eventsLoss of confidence in government leaders Strategies:
ApologizingCondemning unrepentant governmentsEnsuring government apologize for errorsDenying government responsibility for errorsCovering up mistakes Subject(s):
Government → Government Societal Problems → Deprivation
Societal Problems → Failure
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST