In Search of the Missing Links Between Economic Insecurity and Political Protest: Why Does Neoliberalism Evoke Identity Politics Instead of Class Interests?
The prospect of the social backsliding of middle-class groups in western countries has not benefited the left but fueled right-wing populism. This article examines mediating and moderating factors between economic threat and political choices. The shift of liberals toward conservatism and the activa...
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| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2020-04-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Sociology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fsoc.2020.00028/full |