question 10 Flashcards
How do fascists view war? Why?
Fascists view war as a crucial part of their ideology, seeing it as necessary for achieving national strength and unity. This belief is rooted in their focus on authoritarianism, nationalism, and the collective goals of the nation over individual rights.
How Fascists View War:
Tool for National Strength: War is seen as a way to unify people, eliminate weaknesses, and demonstrate national superiority.
Means of Progress: Fascism embraces conflict as a way to revitalize the nation and make authoritarian rule easier.
Opportunity for
Superiority: War is a way to prove the superiority of the nation or race, reflecting the belief in natural hierarchies.
Construction of ‘The Other’
Unifying the Nation: Fascists create a common enemy (e.g., Jews, communists) to unite people under a shared identity.
Justifying Violence: ‘The other’ is seen as a threat, justifying discrimination and violence.
Scapegoating: Blaming ‘the other’ for national problems helps consolidate power and distract from internal issues.
Linking War and ‘The Other’
Fear and Control: The constant threat from ‘the other’ justifies war and suppresses opposition.
Racial and National
Superiority: War is framed as a fight for survival and dominance, supporting fascist beliefs in ethnocentrism.
Cultural Purity: War is also about eliminating threats to the fascist vision of a unified national identity.
Fascism is rooted in xenophobia and ethnocentrism. How does this shape their view on multiculturalism and diversity?
Fascism is based on xenophobia (fear or hatred of outsiders) and ethnocentrism (believing one’s own race or nation is superior). This leads to a strong rejection of multiculturalism and diversity because fascists see them as threats to national unity and purity.
How Fascists View Multiculturalism and Diversity
Threat to National Identity: Fascists believe that different cultures and ethnic groups weaken the unity and strength of the nation.
Rejection of Inclusion: They oppose immigration and policies that promote diversity, seeing them as ways to dilute the dominant culture.
Promotion of
Homogeneity: Fascists push for a society where only their preferred racial or cultural group is dominant, often enforcing this through discrimination and violence.
Scapegoating Minorities: They blame social or economic problems on outsiders, using this to justify exclusion, persecution, or even ethnic cleansing.
