Authoritarian regimes have historically used sexual rumors as weapons against political opponents who dare challenge their authority. In this essay, we will explore how such regimes create false...
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: Sex lives and politics: how authoritarian regimes weaponize sexual rumors to destroy dissidents
Sexualized rumors are propagated by politicians and their supporters to create a false image of an opponent that is discrediting, embarrassing, and can easily be exploited by the public. This...
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: Sex scandal rumors used to discredit opponents: how politicians use sexualized gossip against each other
