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
related phobias
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