A term for people who are involuntarily forced to join a political group or adopt a political position due to political, state, government, social, economic, or cultural pressure—despite internally disagreeing with or disliking that group or position. InPols are the conscripts of the political world: they must pretend allegiance, suppress dissent, and conform publicly while privately maintaining their true views. This can happen under authoritarian regimes (where non-conformity is dangerous), in polarized societies (where neutrality is impossible), in families (where deviation means exile), or in workplaces (where politics affects employment). InPol is the condition of those who wear political masks to survive, their true selves hidden, their real views unexpressed.
InPol (Involuntary Politicism) Example: "He worked in an industry where progressive politics were mandatory—not officially, but socially. To keep his job, he had to affirm views he didn't hold, support causes he doubted, join movements he questioned. He was InPol: involuntarily political, forced to perform allegiance while privately dissenting. At home, he was himself; at work, he was a character. The mask protected him but cost him daily."
by Dumu The Void February 18, 2026
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