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| − | '''Authoritarianism''' is a form of social control characterized by strict obedience to the authority of a state, organization or individual; the central authority figure often maintains and enforces control through the use of oppressive measures.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authoritarianism] | + | '''Authoritarianism''' is a form of [[Wikipedia:social control|social control]] characterized by strict obedience to the authority of a state, organization, or individual; the central authority figure often maintains and enforces control through the use of oppressive measures.[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Authoritarianism] |
A related concept is the so-called [[wikipedia:authoritarian personality|authoritarian personality]] (or character), a set of characteristics purported to predict antidemocratic or fascist leanings. | A related concept is the so-called [[wikipedia:authoritarian personality|authoritarian personality]] (or character), a set of characteristics purported to predict antidemocratic or fascist leanings. | ||
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Authoritarianism is a form of social control characterized by strict obedience to the authority of a state, organization, or individual; the central authority figure often maintains and enforces control through the use of oppressive measures.[1]
A related concept is the so-called authoritarian personality (or character), a set of characteristics purported to predict antidemocratic or fascist leanings.
