Date of Award
Spring 2020
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts
Department
Modern Languages & Cultures; College of Arts & Sciences
First Advisor
Giorgio Galbussera
Abstract
The rising influence of far-right extremism in mainstream politics has been an issue the world over. From the U.S. to Brazil, this phenomenon is causing a shift in the ways in which governments are run. There may not be a better example than in Italy, where far-right parties have come to power democratically and continue to gain popularity. This thesis aims to explore and explain the underlying reasons behind the surge of the far-right to power in Italy. An emphasis is placed on going beyond superficial reasons such as rising levels of immigration to give a more complete story.
Recommended Citation
Lewis, Justin, "The Rise of the Far-Right in Italy" (2020). Capstone Showcase. 1.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2020/modern_lang/1
The Rise of the Far-Right in Italy
The rising influence of far-right extremism in mainstream politics has been an issue the world over. From the U.S. to Brazil, this phenomenon is causing a shift in the ways in which governments are run. There may not be a better example than in Italy, where far-right parties have come to power democratically and continue to gain popularity. This thesis aims to explore and explain the underlying reasons behind the surge of the far-right to power in Italy. An emphasis is placed on going beyond superficial reasons such as rising levels of immigration to give a more complete story.
Comments
The paper is written in Italian.