Military and Cultural Suppression

Military and cultural suppression involve actions by a dominant power to control or diminish an opposing group's military capabilities and cultural identities. Militarily, this can mean restricting or dismantling rebel or opposition forces. Culturally, it includes suppressing language, traditions, or beliefs that threaten the dominant group's authority or unity. Such measures often aim to weaken dissent and establish control but can cause extensive social and psychological harm to affected communities, erasing cultural diversity and fostering resentment or resistance.