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Namit Saxena

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what milgram’s experiment tells us about police violence during the lockdown

What Milgram’s Experiment Tells Us About Police Violence During the Lockdown

Obedience to authority, perceived power and hard paternalism have combined to create a situation where policemen lose their moral compass and are wiling to use force against helpless, defenceless citizens.