Childhood and totalitarianism: a textbook case
La Licorne (the Unicorn) #44 by Ariane Bilheran, September 15, 2026.
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In totalitarian systems, childhood is a priority target. The ideology of the "new man" presupposes its creation from birth (and sometimes even before birth), the destruction of the family as a place of emotional security for the child, and the control of the school.
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