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