Comparative Politics - Week 9 (The Far Right and Populism) Flashcards
1
Q
how did Canovan describe populism
A
an appeal to the people against both the established structure of power and the dominant ideas and values of society
2
Q
is populism historically right wing
A
no
3
Q
here are contemporary examples of left-wing populism
A
syriza (Greece)
Podemos (Spain)
La France Insoumise (France)
Bernie Sanders (US)
4
Q
is populism a weakness of democracy
A
yes
5
Q
what are the traditional three branches of the far right
A
nativism
authoritarianism
populism
6
Q
what is nativism
A
the idea that only members of the native group should be in the state
7
Q
what is nativism a mix of
A
nationalism and xenophobia
8
Q
what is the far right voter profile
A
- angry white men
- white working class
- low income groups/ low earners
- blue collar/ manual workers
