meaning of repression?

Answer 1

Repression is self inflicted not to be confused w/ oppression which is from external forces. Here is American Heritage Dictionary's definition:

"The act of repressing or the state of being repressed.
Psychology: The unconscious exclusion of painful impulses, desires, or fears from the conscious mind."


For example if someone is sexuality repressed it is caused by their own psychological hang ups; tho external factors like Catholicism or being raised by extremely conservative parents can contribute to this repression.

I hope this helps

Answer 2

Hi, Chrisso19---REPRESSION / SUPRESSION Is Great Britain under New Labour , with their Draconian Taxation , Stealing the Nations Pensions and Wealth Their Unelected Quangos , Town Hall Bullies - The Evil , Insidious "Politically Correct" - the Army of "Do Gooders" "Town Hall Bullies" and "Jobsworths" Wrecking our Society in Favour of the Criminal Fraternity ---Interfering into every aspect of our Lives and Homes -- an Army of Immigrants ,Legal and Illegal .Demanding that we change our ways to suit them---- Dereliction of Duty by a Lying Cheating Government -- that my friend is REPRESSION / SUPRESSION -- ON A GRAND SCALE ---- what think you -- Good People ?????

Answer 3

Preventing something from growing and being free, not providing education to evolve