Right-Wing Populism

Right-Wing Populism

Where Does Right-Wing Populism Fit in the Political Scene?

Since 1981 when Margaret Canovan wrote her classic book, Populism, scholars have developing a theory of populism as essentially a rhetorical style or frame in which the virtuous "people" are pitted against the corrupt "elies."

Populist movements on the political right are a major study area for Political Research Associates. We hope the following slide show helps you understand populism from the point of view of social movement theory.

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• Where Does Right-Wing Populism Fit in the Political Scene? {you are here}
• What is Populist Producerism?
• How Does Populist Producerism Facilitate Scapegoating?
• What are the Main Sectors of the Political Right in the US?

Patriot and Armed Militia Movements

• What is the Patriot Movement?
• What is the Armed Citizens Militia Movement?
• Who are the Consitutionalists, Freeman, Sovereign Citizens, etc.?
• How to Respond to the Patriot & armed militia movements

Christian Dominionism

• What is Christian Theocracy and Dominionism?
• What is Aggressive Apocalypticism?
• What is Christian Reconstruction?
• What is the Army of God?
• What is Christian Identity?