Coerced Participation

Definition

Coerced participation refers to individuals being compelled or forced to engage in political activities against their will. It involves external pressures, such as threats, intimidation, or manipulation, that leave individuals with no choice but to participate.

Analogy

Coerced participation is like being dragged into a group project at school and having no say in it. You have no interest in participating, but you are forced into it anyway.

Related terms

Forced Conscription: The compulsory enlistment of individuals into military service without their consent.

State Propaganda: Government-controlled dissemination of information aimed at influencing public opinion and shaping people's beliefs.

Political Repression: The use of force or restrictions by authorities to suppress dissenting voices and limit political freedoms.