Fascism
The term “fascism” has become shorthand for authoritarian, undemocratic government. But it is a distinct philosophy with specific historical roots, and understanding its nature is key to combatting it. Use these examples to help students identify signs of fascism and learn the importance of resisting its central ideas.
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What is Fascism?
Fascism is one of those words that gets thrown around a lot. But it is a definable concept describing a repressive form of government that helped caused the Second World War.
Political Party Platform
We constantly hear messages from politicians, advertisers, and influencers. Why is it so important to critically analyze these messages?
Fascism in Germany
The Nazis were not the only fascists in Europe. But Nazism’s racist ideology and persecution of Jews distinguished it from other varieties of fascism.
Fascist Histories, Part I
The 1920s and 1930s were politically unstable, and fascist regimes gained power. How did they use race, gender, and other categories of difference to divide communities?
Fascist Histories, Part II: Exercising Authoritarianism
As authoritarian leaders came to power in many countries, a few people might have realized the horrors to come, but most people barely recognized the danger.
Communism, Fascism, Both, or Neither!
Communism and fascism are words that are used often in political and historical discussions, but not always correctly. Time to get it straight!
Plaek Phibunsongkhram (Graphic Biography)
Plaek Phibunsongkhram was an authoritarian Prime Minister of Thailand. He forged his own version of fascism and allied with Japan during the Second World War.
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