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Fascism is a variant of extreme corporatist nationalism headed by an authoritarian leadership and is usually classified as a far-right political theory. It originated in Italy under Mussolini and Hitler's Nazism is a variant of Fascism. Fascist movements shared certain common features, including the veneration of the state, a devotion to a strong leader, and an emphasis on ultra-nationalism and militarism. Fascism views political violence, war, and Imperialism positively and it asserts that stronger nations have the right to expand their territory by displacing weaker nations since the national race was in perpetual conflict with other nations and races. It also argues that corporations should be able to maintain independence from direct government control (in contrast to communism), but that these privately-owned and run corporations should work in tandem with government interests.
A number of conservative ideologues will argue that all totalitarian ideologies are left-wing and, therefore, fascism is left-wing, but this ignores that the left/right distinction is a distinction of governmental values, not a distinction of the strength of government.
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∙ 10y agoWhile it is more right in nature, it contains elements from the left. So it should be regarded as a third wing.
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What side of the scale does fascism sit on?
With its emphasis on nationalism, militarism, traditionalism, anti-communism, and anti-liberalism, Fascism is typically considered to be far right-wing. However, Italian Fascism in particular, did include some leftist elements, so it doesn't always fit easily on the traditional "left vs right" scale.
Is communism right wing or left wing?
They are defiantly left wing because they believe in socialism, equality, have new ideas and are anti capitalist, these are all the traits of someone on the left wing
What is the definition of the term political spectrum?
The political spectrum is where parties are placed based on their policies. For example you can have right-wing or left-wing political parties. Communism and socialism are to the far left whereas fascism and conservatism is to the far right.
Which ism is a system of extreme right-wing dictatorial government?
fascism
Why was the totalitarian state well suited to fascism?
It is because fascism is a form of right-wing totalitarianism that emphasizes the subordination of an individual to advance the interests of the state.
What is Italian nationalism?
i think that it is fascism. according to my text book that is probably right :]
What system of government insisted on the right of an ethnic group to expand its territory?
Fascism
What is a political spectrum line?
The political spectrum is a line that orders political ideologies from right to left: far-right is fascism (eg nazi germany); right-wing would be capitalism (eg USA); the republican/conservative party is right-wing and the democratic/liberal party is left wing; left wing government would be socialism (eg Norway) and Leninism-Marxism (eg Cuba); far left would be communism (eg Soviet Union, Red China)
What is Italian aggressive nationalism?
i think that it is fascism. according to my text book that is probably right :]
What is a short definition of fascism?
Authoritative right-wing system of government and social organization.
What has the author Robert Casillo written?
Robert Casillo has written: 'The Italian in modernity' -- subject(s): Civilization, Italian National characteristics 'The genealogy of demons' -- subject(s): Antisemitism in literature, Fascism and literature, Fascism in literature, History, Myth in literature, Political and social views, Right and left (Political science) in literature, Scapegoat in literature
What is a centrist?
A Centrist is someone who sits in the centre of the political spectrum. Imagine a line - on the far right you have Nazism and Fascism, less to the right are Conservatives in the UK or Republicans in the US, slightly to the left are Labour or Democrat parties, further left are Socialists, and on the far-left you have Communists. In between the fairly non-extreme left and right parties, you have centrists. They are usually capitalists who believe in some economic regulations, and fairly socially liberal.
