Confronting Cruelty

The Psychology of Cruelty: Why Some Are Drawn to Leaders Who Harm Others

Cruelty is not merely an individual failing—it is often a systemic force that leaders can manipulate for power. Across history, authoritarian figures have risen by dehumanizing certain groups, reinforcing divisions, and exploiting fear. But why are some people drawn to such leaders? And what psychological forces lead individuals to exhibit cruelty and abuse toward others who are different?

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Confronting Cruelty in Leadership: A Call for Compassion and Strength

In a just society, leadership should embody integrity, wisdom, and compassion. However, history reminds us that power often attracts those who wield it with cruelty—leaders who belittle the vulnerable, mock the disadvantaged, and foster division rather than unity. Such cruelty is not merely a failure of character but a deliberate strategy of control, designed to instill fear and silence opposition.

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