par Ruth-Lovell, Saskia;Kindt, Rosa;Van Lit, Joep;Theuwis, Marie-Isabel 
Editeur scientifique Huber, Robert;Jankowski, Michael
Référence Populism, An Introduction, SAGE, London
Publication Publié, 2024
Editeur scientifique Huber, Robert;Jankowski, Michael
Référence Populism, An Introduction, SAGE, London
Publication Publié, 2024
Partie d'ouvrage collectif
| Résumé : | We observe plenty of anecdotal evidence about the negative effects of populism on different aspects and understandings of democracy. For example, several right-wing populist parties, like the National Rally in France or the Forum for Democracy in the Netherlands, openly argue in favor of undermining minority rights – such as rights of migrants. Moreover, prominent leaders around the world – like Evo Morales in Bolivia or Victor Orbán in Hungary – undermine established democratic norms by attacking the media, politicizing the judiciary, or raising claims of electoral fraud against unfavorable election results. However, instead of anecdotal evidence, we need systematic and scientific evidence to effectively judge if and to what extent populists are a threat to democracy. Beyond outlining the threats that populism may pose to democracy, we also need to consider potential positive effects populism can have on democracy, a theme that is often overlooked in popular debates. This chapter explores why populism is considered a threat or corrective to different understandings of democracy, as well as the role correlates of populism play in driving the relationship. Thereby, you will obtain insights into the concept of democracy, the ideational approach to populism, and the relationship between these two complex concepts. |
