Populism: a simple definition By Daniel Sagarna What is it? Loosely defined political ideology What is it? Loosely defined political ideology Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the common person who feel
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Populism: a simple definition By Daniel Sagarna<br>
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What is it? Loosely defined political ideology<br>
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What is it? Loosely defined political ideology
Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.<br>
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What is it? Loosely defined political ideology
Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.
Does not associate with either left or right<br>
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What is it? Loosely defined political ideology
Best definition is a political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.
Does not associate with either left or right
Traverses political boundaries<br>
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How does it work? Back to the definition…
political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.<br>
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How does it work? Back to the definition…
political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.
Populist tactics:<br>
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How does it work? Back to the definition…
political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.
Populist tactics:
championing the common person<br>
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How does it work? Back to the definition…
political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.
Populist tactics:
championing the common person
Elaborating on/creating a class divide<br>
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How does it work? Back to the definition…
political approach that strives to appeal to the “common person” who feel that their concerns have been pushed to the side by the elite.
Populist tactics:
championing the common person
Elaborating on/creating a class divide
Favorable contrast with a real/perceived elite establishment<br>
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How does it work? Continued Uses nationalist tactics as well
Ie. going back to the good old days
Quick video that discusses populism in broad terms...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRZURSFV9hk<br>
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Where can we find Populism? Do not need to look far to find a great example of a populist...<br>
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Where can we find Populism? Do not need to look far to find a great example of a populist…<br>
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Donald Trump & Populism… How? Slogan → MAGA (make america great again)
Target audience → the white working man
Ie. Coal miners in West Virginia
Once a profitable job, no longer what it used to be
“Drain the swamp”
Speaks to political corruption, but also refers to the corruption of the elite<br>
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Popularity Over the past 30 years, populist rhetoric has been becoming more and more popular due to:
Globalization<br>
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Popularity Over the past 30 years, populist rhetoric has been becoming more and more popular due to:
Globalization
Recession<br>
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Popularity Over the past 30 years, populist rhetoric has been becoming more and more popular due to:
Globalization
Recession
Rising income inequality<br>
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Popularity Over the past 30 years, populist rhetoric has been becoming more and more popular due to:
Globalization
Recession
Rising income inequality
Perceived failure of the political establishment<br>
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In Conclusion Populist ideals have always been prevalent in politics
Becoming even more popular due to these factors
Also, due to fragile political climate
Definitely plays into issues of class
More popular with low/middle class individuals
Fight against the elite<br>
