porozás

Porozás is a term derived from the Czech language, commonly used in the context of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic, and later in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, to describe the process of normalization. This period, following the Prague Spring in 1968, involved the reassertion of conservative, orthodox Communist Party control and the suppression of reformist elements. The term "porozás" essentially refers to those individuals who actively participated in or supported this process of normalization.

During porozás, significant changes occurred within the political, social, and cultural spheres. Many individuals associated with the Prague Spring reforms were purged from public life, including political positions, academic careers, and artistic endeavors. Loyalty to the Communist Party's hardline faction became paramount, and dissent was met with severe repercussions. The media was heavily controlled, and a climate of fear and suspicion pervaded society.

The term porozás carries a negative connotation, often implying a willingness to compromise one's principles for personal gain or to conform to the prevailing political orthodoxy. Those labeled as "porozáci" were often seen as collaborators with the regime, responsible for the stifling atmosphere and the erosion of freedoms experienced during that era. The legacy of porozás continues to be debated and analyzed in historical and social discussions concerning this period in Central European history.