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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 [[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] | ||
| − | + | Common examples of authoritarianism include: | |
| + | # Authoritarian family structure: children submissive to their parents, with the wife submissive to her husband (or sometimes the husband submissive to his wife) | ||
| + | #* Note that the former arrangement (wife submissive to husband) is commonly what is meant when a family structure is described as "traditional". This is family structure most often | ||
| + | # Authoritarian state (or form of government): the people submissive to their leaders, with lower-level officials submissive to a strong central committee or individual. | ||
A related concept is the so-called [[authoritarian personality]] (or character), a set of characteristics purported to predict antidemocratic or [[fascist]] leanings. | A related concept is the so-called [[authoritarian personality]] (or character), a set of characteristics purported to predict antidemocratic or [[fascist]] leanings. | ||
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| + | There are two types of authoritarian followers, right-wing and left-wing: | ||
| + | * ''Right-wing'' followers advocate submission to traditional authorities, such as [[church]]es or other [[religious]] institutions, and the [[government]]. | ||
| + | * ''Left-wing'' followers are submissive to a radical leaders who seek to overthrow the status quo. | ||
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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]
Common examples of authoritarianism include:
- Authoritarian family structure: children submissive to their parents, with the wife submissive to her husband (or sometimes the husband submissive to his wife)
- Note that the former arrangement (wife submissive to husband) is commonly what is meant when a family structure is described as "traditional". This is family structure most often
- Authoritarian state (or form of government): the people submissive to their leaders, with lower-level officials submissive to a strong central committee or individual.
A related concept is the so-called authoritarian personality (or character), a set of characteristics purported to predict antidemocratic or fascist leanings.
There are two types of authoritarian followers, right-wing and left-wing:
- Right-wing followers advocate submission to traditional authorities, such as churches or other religious institutions, and the government.
- Left-wing followers are submissive to a radical leaders who seek to overthrow the status quo.
