Democracy and Tyranny

At a time when domestic academic circles are hotly discussing Sweden's democratic socialist system, the Swedish film "Sin" recently screened on CCTV 6 brings a reflective perspective. Democracy brings tyranny? Democracy is not the most omnipotent means, it must be placed in a reasonable institutional system in order to play its role. Student self-government in Swedish secondary schools seems to be a product of democracy, but it is used by the upper grades as a tool to oppress the lower grades. However, what gives the upperclassmen the power to do evil? Is it tradition, or is it the school that acquiesced to violence behind it?
It is not uncommon for a minority to hold power (based on violence) to become the ruler of the majority. The brutal student union is also full of democratic vocabulary. The most ridiculous thing is the serious appearance of the student union during the illegal trial. How much tyranny is disguised as democracy, like Eric's father's absurd explanation of his own violence. The hypocritical democracy is mercilessly exposed to the audience by the film. Eric's struggle is going on very hard, facing him not only the violence of the school's student union, but also the violence of the family's stepfather. The way of resistance is still violence, and violence is suppressed by violence. Of course, some legal means are also used appropriately. The final victory may just be a personal one, and the school may still be running as usual after Eric's departure. But at least Eric broke free and embarked on a new journey, maintaining his personal dignity.

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