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The Authoritarian Dynamic
What is the basis for intolerance? This book addresses that question by developing a universal theory about what causes intolerance of difference in general, which includes racism, political intolerance (e.g. restriction of free speech), moral intolerance (e.g. homophobia, supporting censorship, opposing abortion) and punitiveness.It demonstrates that all these seemingly disparate attitudes are principally caused by just two factors: individuals' innate psychological predispositions to intolerance ('authoritarianism') interacting with changing conditions of societal threat.The threatening conditions, resonant particularly in the present political climate, that exacerbate authoritarian attitudes include national economic downturn, rapidly rising crime rates, civil dissent and unrest, loss of confidence in social institutions, presidential unpopularity, divisive presidential campaigns, and internal or external crises that undermine national pride or confidence.Using purpose-built experimental manipulations, cross-national survey data and in-depth personal interviews with extreme authoritarians, the book shows that this simple model provides the most complete account of intolerance.
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Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes
Democracies and Authoritarian Regimes provides a broad, accessible overview of the key institutions and political dynamics in democracies and dictatorships, enabling students to assess the benefits and risks associated with democracy, and the growing challenges to it. Comprehensive coverage of the full spectrum of political systems enhances students' understanding of the relevance of contemporary global trends, including the nature of democratic backsliding and authoritarian resurgence, the rise of populism and identity politics, and the impact of cultural and socio-economic drivers of democracy. Each chapter features a broad range of case studies complemented by boxes that illustrate key terms, ensuring relevant research is translated in a clear, engaging format for students. This text is supported by a range of online resources, to encourage deeper engagement with the subject matter. For students:Regular updates to supplement the text, ensuring students are fully informed of real-time developments in the fieldFor lecturers:In-class assignments to reinforce key concepts and facilitate deeper, critical engagement with key topics
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Authoritarian Practices and Humanitarian Negotiations
This book examines authoritarian practices in relation to humanitarian negotiations.Utilising a wide variety of perspectives and examining a range of contexts, the book considers how humanitarians assess and engage with authoritarian practices and negotiate access to populations in danger. Chapters provide insights at the macro, meso, and micro levels through case studies on the international and domestic legal and political framing of humanitarian contexts (Xinjiang, Afghanistan, Venezuela, Russia, and Syria), as well as the actual practice of negotiating with authoritarian regimes (Ethiopia).A theoretical grounding is provided through chapters elaborating on the ethics and trust-building dimensions of humanitarian negotiations, and an overview chapter provides a theoretical framework through which to analyse humanitarian negotiations against the backdrop of different types of authoritarian practices. This book provides a wide-ranging view which broadens the frame of reference when considering how humanitarians view and engage with authoritarian practices.The objective is to both put these contexts into conceptual order and provide a firm theoretical basis for understanding the politics of humanitarian negotiations in such difficult contexts.This book is useful for those studying international politics and humanitarian studies, as well as for practitioners seeking to better systematise their humanitarian negotiations. Chapters 1, 6 and 8: Commentary of this book is freely available as a downloadable Open Access PDF at http://www.taylorfrancis.com under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives (CC-BY-NC-ND) 4.0 license.
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Authoritarian Nightmare : Trump and His Followers
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What does authoritarian mean?
Authoritarian refers to a form of government or leadership style characterized by strong central control and limited individual freedoms. In an authoritarian system, power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small group, and there is often little to no tolerance for dissent or opposition. Decisions are typically made top-down, with little input from the general population. Examples of authoritarian regimes include dictatorships and absolute monarchies.
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What are authoritarian gestures?
Authoritarian gestures are physical movements or actions that convey dominance, control, and power over others. These gestures can include standing with a rigid posture, pointing fingers, making aggressive hand movements, or using forceful body language to intimidate or assert authority. Authoritarian gestures are often used by individuals in positions of power to assert their dominance and control over others in a non-verbal way. These gestures can be perceived as threatening or intimidating, and are often used to establish and maintain authority in a given situation.
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What does left-authoritarian mean?
Left-authoritarian refers to a political ideology that combines elements of left-wing economic policies with authoritarian or dictatorial methods of governance. This can include a strong central government, limited political freedoms, and state control over the economy. Left-authoritarian regimes often prioritize social equality and welfare programs, but may also suppress dissent and opposition. Examples of left-authoritarian governments include those of Cuba and Venezuela.
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What makes people appear authoritarian?
People may appear authoritarian when they exhibit a strong need for control and dominance over others. This can manifest in behaviors such as being overly critical, demanding obedience, and showing little tolerance for differing opinions. Authoritarian individuals often have a rigid belief system and may use fear or intimidation to maintain power and authority in relationships or social situations. Their communication style may be characterized by a lack of empathy and a focus on asserting their own views as the only correct ones.
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Defeating Authoritarian Leaders in Postcommunist Countries
From 1998 to 2005, six elections took place in postcommunist Europe that had the surprising outcome of empowering the opposition and defeating authoritarian incumbents or their designated successors.Valerie J. Bunce and Sharon L. Wolchik compare these unexpected electoral breakthroughs.They draw three conclusions. First, the opposition was victorious because of the hard and creative work of a transnational network composed of local opposition and civil society groups, members of the international democracy assistance community and graduates of successful electoral challenges to authoritarian rule in other countries.Second, the remarkable run of these upset elections reflected the ability of this network to diffuse an ensemble of innovative electoral strategies across state boundaries.Finally, elections can serve as a powerful mechanism for democratic change.This is especially the case when civil society is strong, the transfer of political power is through constitutional means, and opposition leaders win with small mandates.
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Activism and Authoritarian Governance in Asia
This interdisciplinary book offers a new analysis of the concepts, spaces, and practices of activism that emerge under diverse authoritarian modes of governance in Asia. Demonstrating the limitations of existing conceptual approaches in accounting for activism in Asia, the book also offers new understandings of authoritarian governance practices and how these shape state-civil society relations.In conjunction with its tripartite theoretical framework, the book presents regional knowledge from an array of countries in Asia, with empirically rich contributions from both scholars and activists. Through in-depth case studies, the book offers new scholarly insights that highlight the ways in which activism emerges and is contested across Asia.As such, it will be of interest to students and scholars of Asian politics, law, and sociology.
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Critical Theory and the Authoritarian Personality
The worldwide resurgence of authoritarianism has sparked renewed interest in the Frankfurt School theory of the authoritarian personality, not as a topic of academic debate but as an urgent political factor.Critical Theory and the Authoritarian Personality brings Theodor Adorno's critique up-to-date in light of new forms of authoritarian politics, recent kinds of authoritarian propaganda and current findings about authoritarian personalities.Drawing on the work of Slavoj Zizek and the psychoanalysis of Jacques Lacan, this is the first sustained application of psychoanalytic theory to the problem of the authoritarian personality since the classical work of the Frankfurt School.It explores a pressing problem-the resurgence of the radical Right-and proposes new solutions, grounded in the idea of an affective approach to authoritarian politics as something based on transgressive fantasies and political anxieties.Throughout, the book illustrates its theoretical claims with reference to new kinds of authoritarian literature, which today forms an important part of right-wing propaganda.
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Neo-Authoritarian Masculinity in Brazilian Crime Film
An incisive analysis of contemporary crime film in Brazil, this book focuses on how movies in this genre represent masculinity and how their messages connect to twenty-first-century sociopolitical issues.Jeremy Lehnen argues that these films promote an agenda in support of the nation's recent swing toward authoritarianism that culminated in the 2018 election of far-right president Jair Bolsonaro.Lehnen examines the integral role of masculinity in several archetypal crime films, most of which foreground urban violence, including Cidade de Deus, Quase Dois Irmãos, Tropa de Elite, O Homem do Ano, and O Doutrinador.Within these films, Lehnen finds representations that criminalize the poor, marginalized male; emasculate the civilian middle-class male intellectual, casting him as unable to respond to crime; and portray state security as the only power able to stem increasing crime rates. Drawing on insights from masculinity studies, Lehnen contends that Brazilian crime films are ideologically charged mediums that assert and normalize the presence of the neo-authoritarian male within society.This book demonstrates how gendered scripts can become widely accepted by audiences and contribute to very real power structures beyond the sphere of cinema.
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What does authoritarian humanitarian mean?
Authoritarian humanitarian refers to a form of governance where a government or leader imposes strict control and limits individual freedoms, but also implements policies and programs aimed at addressing humanitarian issues such as poverty, healthcare, and education. This approach often involves using humanitarian efforts as a means to maintain power and control over the population, rather than genuinely prioritizing the well-being and rights of the people. It can also involve using humanitarian aid as a tool for political manipulation and propaganda. Overall, authoritarian humanitarianism is characterized by a combination of authoritarian rule and selective humanitarian actions that serve the interests of those in power.
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Is Iran authoritarian or totalitarian?
Iran can be considered authoritarian rather than totalitarian. While the Iranian government exercises significant control over political and social life, it does not have the level of total control over all aspects of society that is characteristic of a totalitarian regime. Iran has a semi-democratic system with some degree of political competition and limited freedoms, but it also has a powerful unelected religious establishment that exerts significant influence over the government and society. Therefore, Iran can be classified as an authoritarian regime with some totalitarian characteristics.
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What is an authoritarian personality?
An authoritarian personality is characterized by a strong preference for obedience to authority, a rigid adherence to traditional values, and a tendency to be hostile towards those who challenge authority or deviate from societal norms. People with authoritarian personalities often have a black-and-white view of the world, with a strong need for order and control. They may also exhibit a lack of empathy and a tendency to be aggressive towards those they perceive as threats to their established order. This personality type is often associated with a fear of ambiguity and a desire for clear, unambiguous rules and structures.
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What is the authoritarian parenting style?
Authoritarian parenting is a strict and controlling style in which parents have high expectations and rules, and enforce them with little room for negotiation or flexibility. This parenting style is characterized by a lack of warmth and responsiveness, and a focus on obedience and discipline. Authoritarian parents may use punishment as a primary means of control, and may not encourage open communication or independence in their children. This style can lead to children feeling anxious, rebellious, and lacking in self-esteem.
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