Abstract
This paper describes both totalitarian and authoritarian systems of government, comparing and contrasting these approaches. According to the paper, a totalitarian system is one in which a state regulates nearly every single aspect of public and private life whereas an authoritarian system is a form of social control characterized by highly strict obedience to the authority of a state or organization.

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"A totalitarian system is one in which a state regulates nearly every single aspect of public and private life whereas an authoritarian system is a form of social control characterized by highly strict obedience to the authority of a state or organization; in other words, authoritarianism may be viewed as a far less extreme version of totalitarianism. Over the next several pages, the two types of government will be compared and their respective histories briefly discussed. In the final analysis, while totalitarianism has its advantages for the ruling elites, there can be..."

Tags:authoritarian, system, government

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In 1950, Adorno, Frenkel-Brunswick, and Levinson and Sanford delved into the concept of the authoritarian personality (TAP). Some of their prime assumptions include that those with TAP are submissive to authority and look to them for the definitions of right and wrong; that they are prejudiced towards an out-group, which they consider weak and inferior. The present study is based on these assumptions. An opportune sample of 100 male students of "hard sciences" were given a questionnaire assessing their susceptibility to an authoritarian source of information over that of a non-authoritarian source, along with Rokeach's Dogmatism scale (measuring authoritarianism). No significant correlation was found between the two factors. Although the findings do not support Adorno, et. al.'s assumptions, they provide evidence for forthcoming theories.

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"Hitler, Mussolini and many other political and national leaders of the 1930-1950 period adopted and pushed authoritarianism as a strong challenge to democracy. Followers flocked to their banners" (Whitten, 1976, p.622). In an attempt to explain this phenomenon, Adorno, Frenkel-Brunswick, Levinson and Sanford (1950, which will be referred to in the text as AFLS) carried out a search for possible roots and causes of the Authoritarian Personality (TAP) type. Starting at the roots of anti-Semitism, it became a psychological study of ethnocentrism based on Freudian Psychodynamic theory. A person with TAP was defined as "a potentially fascistic individual, one whose structure is such as to render him particularly susceptible to anti-democratic propaganda" and these individuals "exhibit numerous characteristics that go together to form a syndrome", Adorno et al (1950, p.1). These were conventionalism, authoritarian submission, authoritarian aggression, superstition and stereotypy, power and toughness, destructiveness and cynicism, projectivity, concern with sexual goings-on and dogmatism. Some argued that this definition was too limited and too concerned with political opinion, thus defining it as "the desire to impose one's will on others" Ray (1976 cited in Louw-Potgieter (2001), p.78)."

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In today's classroom environment there are many teaching methods and supervision techniques in use. These methods range from the authoritarian approach to the passive approach, providing a wide array of results in academic performance, levels of unacceptable behaviors and overall classroom environments. This paper examines the authoritarian approach to teaching and supervision and discusses the benefits of such a teaching method. Additionally, the paper presents the writer's opinion of why the authoritarian method of supervision is ideal for use in grade school classrooms.

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"Additionally, the authoritarian teacher emphasizes rules and discipline. Failure to obey those rules is followed by appropriate punishment techniques. While positive reinforcement is certainly used to encourage good behavior, negative reinforcement is often used to discourage inappropriate behaviors. In short, authoritarian supervision of students depends upon the teacher acting as the ultimate authority, providing direction in all classroom activity and making most classroom decisions (Hawley, 1996)."

Tags:school, reinforcement, direction

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This paper explains that reforms carried out in Iran and Turkey by Reza Shah Pahlavi and Kemal Ataturk correspondingly, during the early half of the twentieth century, are two classical political science cases of authoritarian modernization. Next, the author details the lives of these two leaders, their influences and what they achieved. The paper concludes that both self-made men were great military soldiers and dedicated nation builders who used an iron hand. Their mistakes easily can be overlooked, the author asserts, because of their county's tremendous social, cultural, political and educational progress and the emancipation of women during their regimes. This paper includes footnotes.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Historical Background
Reza Shah Pahlavi
Kemal Ataturk
Comparing the Two Leaders, Their Influence and What They Achieved
How These Two Personalities Affected Today's World
Conclusion

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"In fact, Reza Shah was perceived by many as "a not so successful follower of Ataturk". It is also felt that the secular reforms of Ataturk were far more sweeping than that of Reza Shah. Ataturk was able to abolish the caliphate altogether and establish a republic. Reza Shah's attempt to do a parallel in Iran however, met with varying degrees of success and he could never eliminate the influence of the clerics in the political life of the Iranians. The movement launched by Reza Shah could not create as radical an upheaval in Iran as the modernization movement initiated by Ataturk did in Turkey."

Tags:catalysts, etatism, popularity, westernization, founder

Abstract
This paper discusses how Lewis demonstrates effectively, in her novel, by means of several major characters, such as Monsieur Guerre, Martin Guerre, and Bertrande, how the restrictive nature of the patriarchal system impacts negatively on individuals. It also shows how the clearly defined roles assigned to both women and men led to great difficulties on a personal level, which then have consequences that affect the community as a whole.

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"The role of men in the authoritarian society of rural France was both a powerful and frustrating one. The character of Monsieur Guerre is used effectively by Lewis to demonstrate the negative effects of the restrictions placed upon the male individual by society. The position of cap d'hostal is an extremely important one in the structure of the society. His supremacy is so complete that any actions not first approved by him are considered illegal, he has a great power over all members of his household and can expect complete obedience from them at all times. However, with this power comes a great burden. He is responsible for the welfare of all those under him, and so he must always act in a manner that will benefit the mesnie as a whole. As a result of this he is allowed little emotional freedom and expression. We can see the effects that the role of cap d'hostal has on the individual in Monsieur Guerre. Although a natural authoritarian figure, Monsieur Guerre harshness is accentuated by the burden of his position. On two occasions we can see the extent to which Monsieur Guerre must go to consider the welfare of his household. The first of these is the bear hunt which a young Marin takes part in. as Martin has not asked permission to go on the hunt; Monsieur Guerre is required to punish him."

Tags:arnaud, authoritarian, bertrande, france, guerre, martin, patriarchal

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In this paper, the author analyzes the similarities and differences between totalitarianism and authoritarianism through the comparison of typical countries. It further shows these two kinds of regimes have important similarities, as well as important differences. The paper refers to several nations that practice one or another of these regimes in order to illustrate its various points. However, the paper also shows that neither totalitarianism and authoritarianism are acceptable political regimes.

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"In this paper, I am going to analyze the similarities and differences between totalitarianism and authoritarianism through the comparison of typical countries. As will be shown, these two kinds of regimes have important similarities, as well as important differences. I will refer to several nations that practice one or other of these regimes in order to illustrate my points. However, I will show that neither totalitarianism and authoritarianism are acceptable political regimes...."

Tags:totalitarianism, authoritarianism, regimes

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This paper evaluates the significance of authoritarian and participative leadership styles in today's society, with an emphasis on theories and other considerations for review. The paper shows that these styles contrast each other in dramatic ways, and that there is a strong need for continuity throughout organizations that possess these styles.

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"In modern organizations, leaders may adopt a variety of perspectives that guide them through their responsibilities as leaders and experts. It is the responsibility of these leaders to adopt a style that best suits their needs, and that provides support for all organizational objectives. There are a number of theories and concepts that have evolved regarding these leadership styles, and this information offers some answers with respect to why some leadership styles work for some people but not for others. The following discussion will assess the authoritarian and participative leadership styles in greater detail, with an emphasis on theory and practice in modern organizational settings. Leadership styles offer a number of key considerations for thought in modern settings, and with the knowledge in place, there are unlimited opportunities to develop a specific leadership style that will suit an individual's talents and skills."

Tags:authoritarian, participative, leadership

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This paper presents an in depth look at the authoritarian personality types and its defining characteristics. The author examines characteristics such as persuasion, the use of threat, cynicism and obsession with power. Includes details about genetics and environmental influences.

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"The contempt-respect dichotomy that is the essence of authoritarianism is difficult to observe "it is not often that one sees submissiveness to authority followed immediately by aggressiveness to a subordinate" so the purpose of the current research is to find other ways of identifying individuals with this trait. Among its defining characteristics are submission, aggression, close-mindedness, superstition and stereotype, fascination with power and authority, cynicism and destructiveness, sexual repression, belief in a dangerous world, and preference for convention. Authoritarians have extremely conservative views, are often racist, respond more strongly to threats than to rewards, and reject those outside of their narrow definition of "acceptable." These findings can positively influence the accuracy of an observer's judgments in everyday life, and, in doing so, can facilitate dealing with others."

Tags:authoritarian, personality, psychology, type, aggression, violence, power, persuasion, leader

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The paper looks at how states in Southeast Asia are regularly depicted in terms of extremes. This paper explores how China and South Korea appear to be diametrically opposed in that the former is authoritarian while South Korea is democratic. The paper relates that for the most part, this type of polarity does provide a realistic assessment of the two countries' positions.

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"States in Southeast Asia are regularly depicted in terms of extremes. South Korea, for example, recently made the transition from an authoritarian to a democratic state. In South Korea, the pattern has been and continues to be, rather than a state invariably dominating society, the various elements of the state interact with a number of societal groups in different ways (Foster 85). Even though China remains an authoritarian state, the same pattern of interaction, to a far more limited degree, can be observed over its history. This paper will explore..."

Tags:china, s. korea, compare

Abstract
Discusses the Spanish conquistores. Political leaders of the 19th Century in Argentina, Peru and Venezuala. Liberator Simon Bolivar and his rule. Role of the military and national police forces. Twentieth Century revolutions. Suppressions of revolutions. Reformist efforts. Forces is on authoritarian strains in Venezuelan political culture.

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"An examination of the authoritarian strain in Latin American political culture might begin with a brief look at the Spanish conquistadors who carved out the great Spanish Empire in the Americas. Cortes, Pizarro, Balboa, and Coronado, although independent and autonomous entrepreneurs financed by themselves and by individual investors, were soldiers first. Their mentality and temperament may have somehow planted the seeds, figuratively or literally, for what was yet to come in the New World.

What came were the political leaders of the 19th century: Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin, and Francisco de Miranda ?
all soldiers first and "liberators" of their countries later.
Argentina-born San Martin served with Spanish armies in both Europe and Africa, returned to join the Argentine independence..."

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