PHOTOS SPARK CONVERSATIONS
This is a government building with national flags. How do you think authoritarian governments use symbols like flags to influence people?
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Useful Words/Phrases
- authoritarianism
- censorship
- propaganda
- surveillance
- political oppression
- human rights
- dissent
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Direction: Discuss the following questions with your mentor and share about yourself. Make sure to answer in complete sentences.
- What are some ways authoritarian governments limit people’s freedoms?
- How might censorship affect people’s understanding of what is happening in their country?
- In what ways does propaganda influence people’s opinions in authoritarian regimes?
- Why do you think dissent is often seen as dangerous in authoritarian countries?
- What impact does surveillance have on people’s sense of privacy?
- How can the international community respond to human rights violations in authoritarian states?
Let's Practice!
Direction: Create a question using the vocabulary discussed.
Situation:
1. Think about authoritarianism: How would you ask about the effects of authoritarianism on society?
Situation:
2. Consider censorship: How would you ask about how censorship affects access to information?
Situation:
3. Think about dissent: How would you ask about the risks of dissent in authoritarian societies?