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Populism
A political approach that seeks to represent the interests of ordinary people, often contrasting with the elite.
Thin-centred ideology
An ideology with limited core ideas that attaches to other ideologies like socialism or nationalism.
Moral binary
A dichotomy in politics that simplifies issues into good versus evil, typically portraying 'the people' as virtuous and 'the elite' as corrupt.
Monism
The belief in one true people, rejecting any notion of diversity, often associated with populism.
Illiberal democracy
A political system where elections occur but civil liberties and rights are weakened, commonly associated with populist movements.
Anti-pluralism
A characteristic of populism that rejects diversity and emphasizes a single group as the true 'people'.
Left populism
A variant of populism that emphasizes class struggle and focuses on issues of economic equality.
Right populism
A form of populism that combines populist and nationalist sentiments, often emphasizing ethnic identity.
Cultural backlash
A reaction against perceived threats to traditional values and norms, often fueling populist movements.
Majoritarianism
A belief system where the majority's preferences dominate, potentially leading to the marginalization of minority groups.
Plebiscitary democracy
A direct form of democracy that involves referendums; can lead to manipulation of public opinion.
General Will (Rousseau)
The collective will that represents the true interests of the people, as opposed to individual opinions.
Host ideologies
Ideologies to which populism attaches, such as socialism for left populism and nationalism for right populism.
Distrust in institutions
A consequence of populism that arises from the portrayal of elites as corrupt and manipulative.
Populism and populist democracy
Populism promotes popular sovereignty but can lead to anti-democratic practices that weaken institutions.
Nostalgia in national populism
The emphasis on an idealized past that shapes identity and policy within right-wing populism.
