The Perils of Populism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781978825314)

From Donald Trump in the U.S. to Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, Viktor Orb疣 in Hungary, and Narendra Modi in India, right-wing populist leaders have taken power in many parts of the world. While each country's populist movement is distinct, they are united by several key features, including the presence of a boastful strongman leader and the scapegoating of vulnerable populations, especially immigrants, people of color, LGBTQ people, and women.

The Perils of Populism shows how a feminist lens can help diagnose the factors behind the global rise of right-wing populism and teach us how to resist the threat it presents to democracy. Featuring interdisciplinary essays about politics in the United States, the Middle East, Europe, and India from a variety of acclaimed theorists and activists, the volume contributes to a rapidly expanding literature on gender and the far right. Together, these chapters offer a truly intersectional analysis of the problem, addressing everything from how populism has thrived in a "post-truth" era to the ways it appeals to working-class voters looking for an alternative to neoliberalism. Yet the authors also find reasons to be hopeful, as they showcase forms of grassroots feminist activism that challenge right-wing populism by advocating for racial and economic justice.

Author: Sarah Tobias
ISBN-10: 1978825315
ISBN-13: 9781978825314
Publisher: Rutgers University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/16/2022
Pages: 200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.00h x 5.10w x 0.70d