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Authoritarianism

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Official Photo of Augusto Pinochet, created about 1974. Pinochet led Chile in an authoritarian manner, while he was in power (1974–1990)

Authoritarianism is a political stance generally known as about the idea of advocacy of strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.[1]

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    • Osborne, Danny; Costello, Thomas H.; Duckitt, John; Sibley, Chris G. (March 3, 2023). "The psychological causes and societal consequences of authoritarianism". Nature Reviews Psychology. 2: 220–232. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • Silver, Laura; Fetterolf, Janell (February 28, 2024). "Who likes authoritarianism, and how do they want to change their government?". Pew Research Center. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • "Authoritarianism, explained". Protect Democracy. August 12, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • "Authoritarianism | Definition, History, Examples, & Facts". Britannica. November 22, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
    • "Authoritarianism: How You Know It When You See It". The Commons Social Change Library. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
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