The idea that powerful individuals' private actions can have an effect on public life is known as "agency theory." Agency theory refers to how people with power and authority affect organizations...
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: Sexual infidelity undermines public trust and institutional legitimacy.
Sexual scandals involving people in positions of power have become increasingly common in recent years, from political leaders to religious figures to sports coaches. These scandals often involve...
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: Uncovering the dark side of hierarchy: philosophy and sexual scandals
How Intimate Scandals Expose Structural Weaknesses in Institutions and Bureaucracies
When an institution or government agency is involved in an intimate scandal, it can often lead to significant...
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: How intimate scandals expose structural flaws in institutions
There are many cases where powerful men have been caught in sexual scandals that revealed their misuse of authority to get favors from subordinates.
These scandals also reveal deeper structural...
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: How powerful men's sexual scandals reveal structural issues within political institutions
Public opinion has always played an important role in shaping society's attitudes towards morality and ethics, particularly when it comes to matters of sexual conduct. For centuries, societies have...
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: Public opinion on sexual misconduct: how it impacts morals, accountability & trust
Sexual Secrecy and Transparency in Governance
Sexual secrecy refers to the practice of keeping one's sexual desires, activities, and behaviors hidden from others, particularly within social...
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: Unpacking sexual secrecy & transparency in governmental affairs
Society's intense focus on leaders' private lives has become an integral part of politics and public discourse. It is not uncommon for people to discuss every aspect of a politician's intimate life,...
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: Politics & sexuality: should leaders private lives be public knowledge?
The current controversy surrounding sexual misconduct has raised important ethical considerations about leadership and citizenship in today's society. While some argue that sexual transgressions are...
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: Ethical lessons learned from sexual misconduct controversies in society.
Leaders face an inherent challenge when it comes to balancing their personal desires with the demands of accountability. On one hand, they may feel drawn towards pursuing activities that are...
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: How to balance private desire and professional responsibility as a leader
When it comes to erotic scandals involving public figures, there is always some underlying tension that emerges between their perceived imperfections and the idealized standard of leadership they are...
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: Sexual misconduct and public figures: exploring the complexities of sexuality, imperfection and accountability