When would honesty become cruel and deception a social virtue?

Question

im doing a project for my sociology class and need a little help, any examples would be great!

thank you

Answer 1

We are there already my dear. Just look around you at what is going on.

Answer 2

While there are cases in which it is better to lie to spare someone's feelings, it is more often the case that people convince themselves that it is better for everybody that they lie, when it is really not the case.

Answer 3

When it becomes someone's agenda.

Answer 4

In politics