adjective relating to a system of government that is centralized and dictatorial and requires complete subservience to the state
Discussions on the ethical implications of totalitarianism and its impact on individual freedoms
Referring to regimes or governments that exercise total control over their citizens
Used to analyze systems of government that suppress opposition and control all aspects of society
Describing a form of government where the state has complete control over all aspects of public and private life
Totalitarian regimes are often depicted in dystopian literature as a cautionary tale of unchecked power and control.
Psychologists may study the psychological effects of living under a totalitarian regime on individuals and society as a whole.
Political scientists analyze the characteristics and impact of totalitarian governments on political systems and societies.
Historians may research and write about the rise and fall of totalitarian regimes throughout history.
Journalists may report on human rights abuses and censorship in totalitarian states, shedding light on oppressive regimes.