Practices of Authoritarianism - AHA

Introduction

These Authoritarianism 101 modules are concerned with the practices and tools of authoritarian rule. They examine such issues as the political, economic, social or cultural dimensions of a particular authoritarian turn; the daily workings of an authoritarian regime; how authoritarian states seek legitimacy; surveillance and the rule of law in authoritarian states; and individual and civil society support for and collaboration with authoritarian states.

Practices of Authoritarianism Modules

The poster is dark red with “Walt Disney presents” and “Education for Death” in large type. The background shows drawings of Nazi soldiers and Hitler youth walking in military formation. In the bottom right hand corner, there is a small depiction of a book titled “Education for Death.”

Walt Disney Studies (Hollywood) | 1943; 1947

Psychologies of Popular Support for Authoritarianism

Photograph showing four young men outside in military uniforms. Three are standing in a row and one is kneeling in front of them. All are facing the camera and buildings can be seen in the background

Congo | 1971-1972

Students, Dissent and the Limits of Authoritarian Spectacle

Gray drawing of a young boy, wide-eyed and looking very worried. Only his eyes are in color. Text at the bottom reads "Open the door! NKVD!"

Poland; British Colonial India | 1940-1946

Deportation and Migration under Authoritarian Rule

General Ne Win is shown sitting in chair looking to the side of the camera. He is wearing a formal military jacket. The background is blurred, leaving the focus on him.

Burma | 1982

Citizenship and Exclusion in Authoritarian Regimes

Black and white photograph of four horses with four riders along the beach. Rock structures are visible in the background.

Quinault Indian Nation | 1913-1919

Indigenous Challenges to “Little Dictators”

Sudan | 1971

Threat Assessment in Authoritarian States

The movie poster shows "Casblanca" written across the center. The main actors names--Humphry Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, and Paul Henreid-- are listed across the top. Headshots of the characters are placed across the poster.

Morocco and United States | 1942

Patriotism and Authoritarian Resistance

Five panels comic strip showing Mafalda, Miguelito, and the policeman. There is minimal background in each panel with just a slight sketch of buildings visible.

Argentina | 1969

Cartooning as Anti-Authoritarian Resistance

Magazine cover showing a young boy smiling with one arm raised in salute

Italy | 1931

Authoritarian Aesthetics and Youth Appeals

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