· 2015· Book chapter
The Politics of Fear: What Right-Wing Populist Discourses Mean
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Short summary
This book analyzes how right-wing populist movements utilize fear-based language and exclusionary tactics to construct national identity and gain political power.
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Key points
- Right-wing populism thrives on transgressing norms and taboos to redefine political discourse.
- Exclusionary language is central to constructing a national identity and protecting perceived borders.
- Antisemitism and patriarchal ideologies are often employed and normalized within these discourses.
- Media performance and charisma play a significant role in the mainstreaming of populist ideas.
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Abstract
Chapter 1: Populism and Politics: Transgressing Norms and Taboos Chapter 2: Theories and Definitions: The Politics of Identity Chapter 3: Protecting Borders and the People: The Politics of Exclusion Chapter 4: Language and Identity: The Politics of Nationalism Chapter 5: Antisemitism: The Politics of Denial Chapter 6: Performance and the Media: The Politics of Charisma Chapter 7: Gender and the Body Politic: The Politics of Patriarchy Chapter 8: Mainstreaming: The Normalization of Exclusion
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Field: Political Science and International Relations
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