Definition
Totalitarianism
the attempt to control every aspect of society, from the political system to the economy, religion, education, and media to ensure no rival groups/parties could exist to challenge the regime and regime leader
- one(s) in power see no limitation to their authority
- wants power over EVERYTHING
- begin to intrude into ideology of everyone under their rule
- everyone has to be the same, with the goal to work for/worship the government
- e.g. North Korea, “Asia for the Asians” Japanese imperalism
Six key features (Carl Friedrich)
- An official ideology (fixed way of thinking)
- Single mass party
- Police control based on terror
- Total control over media
- Total control over arms
- Central control over economy
Examples of totalitarian states: