Problem
Unparliamentary behaviour
Other Names:
Violence in parliamentary assembliesAbusive language in parliament
Indecent conduct in parliament
Unparliamentary expressions
Unparliamentary slurs
Incidence:
Abusive or insulting language is frequently used in parliamentary assemblies as an extension of parliamentary rhetoric. This is more or less constrained, depending on practice tolerated in particular countries. Occasionally the tensions of debate, and the issues under discussion, lead to exchanges of blows between parliamentarians. Women parliamentarians tend to be exposed to insulting, sexist language and insinuations, especially since parliaments have been a male domain and many practices continue to reinforce male domination. In 1994 the secretariat of the Indian lower Chamber, the Lok Sabha, compiled 218 pages of comments and expressions deemed unparliamentary. The material was collected from the records of debates in many English speaking parliaments around the world. Broader Problems:
Anti-social behaviourMisconduct in elected public officeDisruptive behaviour in institutions Related Problems:
AffectationInterpersonal violenceAbuse of parliamentary immunity Aggravates:
ProfanityVerbal abusePoliticization of language Strategies:
Providing parliamentary aid to new and developing nationsReducing violence in parliamentary assembliesAbusing politiciansFighting indecencySetting standards for conduct in parliament Subject(s):
Social Activity → DebateCommunication → Communication
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Government → Parliament
Psychology → Behaviour
Language → Languages
Innovative change → Change
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
F: Fuzzy exceptional problems Date of last update
16.02.1999 – 00:00 CET