1. World problems
  2. Coercion

Coercion

  • Duress
  • Blackmail

Nature

Coercion is the threat or use of force to constrain another agent's freedom of action. Coercion and deception are two major ways to control the actions of others without their fully voluntary cooperation. The justification of coercion is often a major part of the justification of both violent and non-violent resistance.

Claim

Both the state and opposition groups use coercion to achieve political ends. Gandhi used non-violent methods of coercion, a moral force on the British. Systems of law are based on coercion.

Counter-claim

Coercion is often overstated as a significant issue, overshadowed by more pressing societal problems. Most individuals possess the agency to make choices, and the notion of coercion frequently serves as an excuse for personal failures. In a world filled with opportunities, focusing on coercion detracts from empowering individuals to take responsibility for their actions. Instead of fixating on coercion, we should encourage resilience and self-determination, fostering a culture of accountability rather than victimhood.This information has been generated by artificial intelligence.

Broader

Oppression
Presentable

Narrower

Sexual blackmail
Presentable
Manipulation
Presentable

Aggravates

Corruption
Excellent

Aggravated by

Subversion
Presentable
Intimidation
Presentable
Avarice
Presentable
Abuse of power
Presentable

Related

Intimidation
Presentable

Strategy

Extorting
Yet to rate
Coercing
Yet to rate

Value

Extortion
Yet to rate
Duress
Yet to rate
Coercion
Yet to rate

Reference

Metadata

Database
World problems
Type
(C) Cross-sectoral problems
Biological classification
N/A
Subject
  • Societal problems » Corruption
  • Societal problems » Maltreatment
  • Content quality
    Presentable
     Presentable
    Language
    English
    1A4N
    C3796
    DOCID
    11337960
    D7NID
    140946
    Last update
    Oct 4, 2020