catastolephobia

Catastolephobia is the fear of repression or repressive culture/countries.

Fear of repression or repressive culture/countries

Severity
Moderate
Prevalence
Rare
Awareness
4/10
Exposure Risk
6/10

common triggers

Encounters with oppressive regimes Experiencing censorship or suppression of freedoms

coping strategies

Education on human rights and freedoms
Engaging in activism for social change

risk factors

  • • Previous traumatic experiences with oppressive systems

Scientific Classification

Societal/Cultural phobia

Historical Context

Rooted in historical experiences of repression and fear of authoritarian rule

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