Structural corruption reflects misuse of power and privilege in society.
Evidence
For decades, the concept of corruption often has been reduced to a mere synonym for low-level public officials receiving bribes. … It sees corruption not only as a cause but also as a symptom of democratic failure. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523 (
#expands, via linked claim)
Structural corruption encompasses both illegal acts and perfectly lawful but morally questionable acts. … It sees corruption not only as a cause but also as a symptom of democratic failure. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523 (
#expands, via linked claim)
Categorization
- XREF: connects to: Societal collapse is characterized by the downfall of government and the rise of violence — Societal collapse; The media and often those in a position of political power define a condition, or group, as a threat to societal values and interests. — Folk Devils and Moral Panics - Stanley Cohen; Structural corruption leads to democratic failure and social domination. — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523 (+7 more)
Related
- Structural corruption leads to democratic failure and social domination. (similarity 0.90)
- Corruption is both a cause and symptom of democratic failure. (similarity 0.81)
- Demand for authoritarian institutions arises from popular despair at democratic disorder. (similarity 0.80)
Broader Connections
- Invocations of merit mask privileged-caste nepotism and opposition to reservation.
#exemplifies(0.85) - Structural corruption leads to democratic failure and social domination.
#expands(0.75) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523 - Corruption is both a cause and symptom of democratic failure.
#expands(0.70) — David E Pozen; Michael Schudson, Troubling Transparency- The History and…, 1523 - Society’s racist structure creates and perpetuates the colonized patient’s inferiority complex.
#corroborates(0.50) — Frantz Fanon, Constance Farrington, Black skin, white masks, 360