Conspiracy of silence
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Conspiracy of silence can refer to:
- Conspiracy of silence (expression)Conspiracy of silence (expression)The expression conspiracy of silence, or culture of silence, relates to a condition or matter which is known to exist, but by tacit communal unspoken consensus is not talked about or acknowledged. Commonly such matters are considered culturally shameful...
, an expression (also known as a "culture of silence") - Conspiracy of Silence (Church persecutions)Conspiracy of Silence (Church persecutions)Conspiracy of Silence is a term used by the Catholic Church since Pope Pius XI to describe the lack of reaction to the persecution of Christians by Nazis and Communists in such countries as the Soviet Union, Mexico, Germany and Spain....
, a term used by Pope Pius XI referring to Church persecutions - Conspiracy of Silence (film)Conspiracy of Silence (film)Conspiracy of Silence is a drama film set in Ireland and inspired by real events. The film challenges celibacy and its implication for the Catholic Church in the 21st century....
, a 2001 film - Conspiracy of Silence, a 1994 documentary about the Franklin child prostitution ring allegationsFranklin child prostitution ring allegationsThe Franklin child prostitution ring allegations were a series of high-profile accusations and legal actions between 1988 and 1991 surrounding an alleged child sex ring serving prominent citizens of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as high-level U.S. politicians. The allegations centered around the actions...
- Cultures of silence may be part of a conspiracy, or part of the cause thereof