Problem
Repression of intellectual dissidents
Nature:
Repression of opinions felt to be dangerous or subversive to the social, economic, ideological and political system of the state may be by censorship, internment, indoctrination, restriction on movement between countries, torture, exile and defamation of character. Repression results in apathy and conformism, forms a barrier to progress and strengthens totalitarianism.
Broader Problems:
Intellectual dissentPolitical repressionDenial of freedom of thoughtSuppression of intellectual freedomConfinement for non-criminal reasons Related Problems:
InjusticeIntellectualismBanned religious sectsIntellectual prejudiceExcessive institutionalization of educationRestrictions on freedom of movement among countries Aggravates:
EthnocideConformismIdeological conflictIdeological confusionState sanctioned tortureUnderprivileged ideological minorities Reduces:
Dissidents Strategies:
Eliminating dissidentsPermitting intellectual dissensionRepressing intellectual dissension Subject(s):
Defence → ResistanceSocial Activity → Intellectual work
Societal Problems → Maltreatment
Problem Type:
D: Detailed problems Date of last update
04.10.2020 – 22:48 CEST