Populism Essay

Albertazzi and McDonnell (2008)

Who defined populism as an ideology that pits a homogenous people against elites and dangerous 'others'?

Hammersley (2021)

Who described early uses of populism as celebrating the virtues of the majority, used in Russia and the US?

Cas Mudde

Who described populism as a 'thin ideology' that does not address the full political agenda?

Yogo (2025)

Which scholar argued that populism prioritises national identity over inclusive citizenship through exclusionary practices?

Meguid (2008)

Who identified mainstream party reactions to populist radical right parties as including positional and rhetorical accommodation?

2018

When did the Windrush scandal occur, highlighting institutional racism in UK immigration policy?

2023

In which year did approximately 6.8 million UK workers face severe employment insecurity?

Since the 2000s (especially 21st century)

When did the term 'populism' start gaining significant traction in political discourse?

What is 'jus soli' citizenship?

Citizenship based on place of birth

What is 'jus sanguinis' citizenship?

Citizenship based on the nationality of one’s parents

What is 'othering' in political discourse?

The act of portraying a group as fundamentally different or threatening, reinforcing ‘us vs them’ narratives

Which US populist leader is noted for using emotionally charged anti-immigration rhetoric and gestures?

Donald Trump

Which UK populist leader is known for portraying immigrants as threats to British culture?

Nigel Farage

Which Hungarian leader used anti-immigration rhetoric after a drop in popularity?

Viktor Orban

What anti-immigration policy did Labour pledge in their 2024 manifesto?

To reduce net migration

What anti-immigration policy did the Conservative Party pledge in 2024?

To introduce more intense screening and a generic migrant cap