Rise of Populism (Pipa Norris)

Question 1

What have populists been doing for 2 decades?

Answer 1

They have been appealing to nationalism and tradition, preaching hostility to elites and outsiders, dwelling support in Europe and the Americas, and Trump is part of the wave.

Question 2

Two important things Pipa Norris says

Answer 2

-It’s not just because of economic inequality and disposession
-Societies have become more liberal on social issues during the last half century, triggering intense reactions from traditionalists that feel threatened and they tend to turn towards forceful leaders promising to hold back the rising tide.

Question 3

What is Populist Authoritarianism?

Answer 3

It’s related to the backlash in western societies agaisnt long-term ongoing social change,

Question 4

What does the Economic Distress Theory says?

Answer 4

It says that traditionalist feel left behind. These traditionalists are commonly white, older and rural. They feel left behind by the global capitalism as thye have declining wages and growing economic insecurity.

The Populists get advantage of this, as they say they are going to protect the jobs and bring back the “good old days”.