Ideological indoctrination from "summary" of Iron Curtain by Anne Applebaum
The process by which the communist regimes of Eastern Europe sought to shape the minds of their citizens was known as ideological indoctrination. This was not simply a matter of teaching people what to think, but also of training them how to think. The aim was to create a new type of human being, one who would be loyal to the Party above all else. From an early age, children were exposed to propaganda in schools, in youth organizations, and through the media. They were taught to see the world in a certain way, to believe in the righteousness of the communist cause, and to mistrust any information that contradicted the official party line. The goal was to create a population that was obedient, compliant, and willing to do whatever the Party asked of them. To achieve this, the regimes used a variety of methods, from censorship and surveillance to the promotion of a cult of personality around the leader. They also sought to control every aspect of public life, from the arts and literature to sport and leisure activities. The message was clear: the Party was everywhere and everything, and to question its authority was to invite punishment. At the same time, the regimes sought to isolate their citizens from the outside world, cut...
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