Frustrated civilization resentment is canalized and fused with authoritarian submissiveness

Evidence

The fact that the fascist follower’s masochism is inevitably accompanied by sadistic impulses is in harmony with Freud’s general theory of ambivalence, originally developed in connection with the Oedipus complex. Since the fascist integration of individuals into masses satisfied them only vicariously, their resentment against the frustrations of civilization survives but is canalized to become compatible with the leader’s aims; it is psychologically fused with authoritarian submissiveness. — Theodor W. Adorno, The Culture Industry, 313

Categorization

Category: Causal Relationships

• XREF: The ‘canalized resentment’ mechanism closely parallels how administered free time channels surplus aggression in the culture industry essay.

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