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communication and media studies
communication studies
political communications
political communication theory
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politics and international relations
political science
political communications
political communication theory
Preferred term
political scandals
Definition
- Political scandals refer to actions by those holding public office that violate social norms and are accompanied by a public reaction of indignation. Political power's basis in social trust is key to understanding political scandal. [Source: Encyclopedia of Political Communication; Political Scandal]
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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/political_scandals
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