The Perils of Populism Paperback / softback
Edited by Sarah Tobias, Arlene Stein
Paperback / softback
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From Donald Trump in the U.S. to Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, Viktor Orbán in Hungary, and Narendra Modi in India, right-wing populist leaders have taken power in many parts of the world.
While each country’s populist movement is distinct, they are united by several key features, including the presence of a boastful strongman leader and the scapegoating of vulnerable populations, especially immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ people, and women. The Perils of Populism shows how a feminist lens can help diagnose the factors behind the global rise of right-wing populism and teach us how to resist the threat it presents to democracy.
Featuring interdisciplinary essays about politics in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, and India from a variety of acclaimed theorists and activists, the volume contributes to a rapidly expanding literature on gender and the far right.
Together, these chapters offer a truly intersectional analysis of the problem, addressing everything from how populism has thrived in a “post-truth” era to the ways it appeals to working-class voters looking for an alternative to neoliberalism.
Yet the authors also find reasons to be hopeful, as they showcase forms of grassroots feminist activism that challenge right-wing populism by advocating for racial and economic justice.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:200 pages
- Publisher:Rutgers University Press
- Publication Date:16/09/2022
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- ISBN:9781978825307
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Only a few left - usually despatched within 24 hours
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:200 pages
- Publisher:Rutgers University Press
- Publication Date:16/09/2022
- Category:
- ISBN:9781978825307
