Quote by Jean Baudrillard

Democracy is the menopause of Western society, the Grand Climacteric of the body social. Fascism is its middle-aged lust.

Democracy is the menopause of Western society, the Grand Cli

Summary

This quote by playwright Jean Baudrillard suggests that democracy is often seen as a stage of stagnation or decline in Western society, comparable to menopause in women or the Grand Climacteric (a term used to describe the transition phase in men's lives). The idea is that democracy may represent a time of decreased vitality or energy in society. Additionally, Baudrillard suggests that the rise of fascism can be viewed as a response to this perceived decline, highlighting the middle-aged desire or longing for a stronger, more authoritarian system of governance.

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