Persepolis Contextual Vocabulary

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Authoritarianism

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Strict obedience to authority, often at the expense of personal freedoms

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Totalitarianism

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Government that controls all aspects of life

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Theocracy

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A system of government in which priests or religious leaders rule in the name of God

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Fundamentalism

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Strict adherence to religious doctrines

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Censorship

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Suppression of speech, media, or ideas considered dangerous by those in power

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Propaganda

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Biased or misleading information used to promote political causes

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Oppression

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Prolonged cruel or unjust treatment

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Martyrdom

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Dying or suffering greatly for a cause, often religious or political

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Patriarchy

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A social system dominated by men

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Conformity

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Compliance with social rules or norms