Fascism

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  • Created on: 10-01-17 12:54
Individualsim
The interests of the the individual are more important that the interests of the state (Fascists disagree with this view)
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Collectiveism
The interests of the state/social group are above that of the individuals (Fascists support this view)
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The Organic State
A type of political collectiveism which states that 'the state transcends the individual in power, right or priority.' (like the state is on large animal and all the people are the cells of that animal?)
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Totalitarianism
Where a leader(s) controls an entire country through regional, provincial and local organisations. maintained through mass surveillance, terror, propaganda, media control and political repression. (eg. Hitler Youth the only allowed youth group)
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Authoritarianism
People are generally free as long as government power is not contested. Does not invade private life like Totalitarianism does. till undemocratic.
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Nationalism
The belief that the interests of the state/nation are of primary importance and the state is superior to all others. (Based upon a sense of sharing the same language, Culture, Race and Religion)
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Extreme Nationalism
Pursued by Fascists. Promotes aggressive military expansion (eg. Lebensraum)
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Social Darwinism
Applies the scientific concept of Natural selection & survival of the fittest to politics. Nazi racism was justified by this, leading to eugenics ('breeding' taught in schools, holocaust removed undesirables)
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Elites
A small group of powerful people who control society. Generally chose people who had superior social position, and also possessed charisma, virtility and honour.
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Myth
Used as reasoned argument cannot inspire people. Exaggerated versions of the truth. (eg Mussolini and Roman empire & Hitler and Aryans)
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Cult of Personality
Fascists believe that throughout history, humans have been ruled by dominant individuals, who posses charisma and honour. Their persona was up-kept through Media and Propaganda.
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Racism
Fascists view racial superiority as key to their political ideology.(eg Aryans v asocials and Italians racially superior to non whites -Mediterranean empire)
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Contemporary Fascist groups
Britain First, BNP, Combat 18.
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Modern Fascism & race
Less anti-Semitic and more anti-Islamic. Islamophobia has increased in recent years (EDL played a large role.)
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War and Struggle
Influenced by the theory of Natural selection. Viewed Human existence as based on competition and struggle. War and conquest are used to glorify the state.
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Modern Fascism & War and Struggle
Today, this isn't the struggle between different countries, but rather the war against those who seek to manipulate society and the forces of globalism and supra-nationalism.
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Card 2

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Collectiveism

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The interests of the state/social group are above that of the individuals (Fascists support this view)

Card 3

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The Organic State

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Card 4

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Totalitarianism

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Card 5

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Authoritarianism

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