Political actors may exploit intimate vulnerability to shape loyalty, compliance, and emotional dependence in populations through various means. One way is to create fear and anxiety about potential...
Politics is often portrayed as a game of power, influence, and manipulation.
There is another dimension to politics that is less discussed - the dimension of emotions. In particular, political...
Hierarchical systems can be found in many aspects of life, including social hierarchies like family, education, work, politics, religion, etc. These hierarchies are often characterized by a power...
Eroticization of hierarchy is a phenomenon that occurs when individuals derive pleasure from being dominated or controlled by someone else. This can manifest in various ways, such as power dynamics...
Eroticized Narratives Influence Societal Attitudes Toward Compliance, Transgression, And Moral Risk Taking
What is an Eroticized Narrative?
An eroticized narrative is a story that includes...
Sexual attraction is an innate human drive that plays out differently between people depending on their individual psychology, personality, upbringing, and environment. One area where this can be...
The human mind is complex, and it can be challenging to understand how personal desires operate within the context of political control. Personal desires are powerful motivators that drive our...
Coercive Political Systems and Emotional Survival Strategies
When living under a coercive political system, people often develop emotional survival strategies that prioritize fear, dependence, and...
Can sexual privilege operate as a form of soft power influencing compliance and loyalty?
Social scientists have begun to explore the concept of "sexual privilege", which refers to the idea that...
Erotic Rebellion Reveals Emotional Dimensions of Compliance, Resistance, and Moral Choice
Sex is an important part of human life. It can be pleasurable, enjoyable, exciting, and thrilling. But it...