Why are Europeans snitches. The historical roots of snitching in Europe

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Why are Europeans snitches

The historical roots of snitching in Europe

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With the advent of industrialization and the growth of the urban population, institutionalized snitching became even more widespread. In the 19th century, special police forces arose that used denunciations to maintain order and suppress the labor movement. This wave of repression led many people to perceive informants as traitors, which further deepened the division in society.

Modern societies, despite democratic values, still face questions about the boundaries of whistleblowing. In the context of globalization and new technologies, snitching takes other forms, for example, in the form of anonymous complaints on the Internet. This creates new ethical dilemmas related to privacy, security and human rights, keeping the problem relevant today.

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