Understanding Modern Fascism, in Theory
“I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists.”— Chris Hedges
Modern Context
This article is in response to the ever growing concerns of Donald Trump’s notably anti-democratic behaviour, enabling a swathe of white-supremacists and ultra-nationalists to take pride in both their ideologically & sociopolitical xenophobic & violent understandings. Additionally, there is an ever-growing tide of white-supremacists, ultra-nationalists and anti-immigrant movements in Eastern Europe (Poland & Hungary). Such groups are currently considered a threat to modern democracy & global security, therefore they must be regarded with a certain level of severity and gravitas — as they represent a considerable portion of a given nation’s electorate.
This article will serve as a beginner’s guide to fascism within a limited context, in order to provide a suitable level of understanding to the reader — in addition to expanding upon any pre-existing knowledge on the topic that said reader may have. It shall also included links and references to other media sources to help provide more educational context, as the article itself draws from a wide spectrum of resources.
