Jason Stanley - Como Funciona o Fascismo - A Política do Nós e Eles

Nations don’t have to be fascist to suffer from fascist policies.

In recent years, curiosity about the term fascism has become a global phenomenon. But what sparked this interest? Jason Stanley, the son of World War II refugees, explains phenomena such as Trump’s presidency, Brexit, the Italian Five Star Movement, and Erdogan’s authoritarian leadership, among others — introducing the 10 fundamental pillars of fascism. These include the idea of reviving a mythical and glorious past; law-and-order politics rooted in the belief that minority groups are inherently criminal; and the glorification of “hard work” at the expense of welfare systems. A whole language and belief system that divides people into “us” and “them.” Drawing on history, philosophy, sociology, and critical race theory, this is a timely and relevant book that reveals how democratic states are succumbing to populist rhetoric. History shows us the immense danger of underestimating the cumulative power of fascist tactics, which make society increasingly vulnerable to the appeal of authoritarian leadership. And only by identifying them can we resist their most damaging effects and return to democratic ideals.

Fascism is not a thing of the past. It has infiltrated the present. And it could be the future — if we do nothing to stop it.