This lesson introduces the New Right, explains how it differs from both the center right and the historical Old Right, and examines its concerns about culture and perceived cultural change.
The New Right is a contemporary political tendency that has moved away from democratic liberalism’s center right. Its supporters often argue that the center right does not adequately defend their values and interests. The dividing line between the center right and the New Right is not fixed: it shifts across countries and political circumstances.
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Populism
A political outlook that calls for greater influence for ordinary people and frames politics as a struggle against powerful elites.
Herbert Marcuse on consumer culture
Marcuse argued that consumer culture could weaken the working class's capacity for revolutionary political thought.
Equality and equity
Equality commonly concerns equal status or treatment; equity may provide different support to address unequal starting conditions.
“Woke capitalism”
A New Right criticism of companies that pursue profits while endorsing progressive social initiatives.
Corporate investment in China as a New Right concern
Critics argue that companies may avoid challenging the Chinese Communist Party to protect access to consumers, manufacturing, and profits.
Quiz questions
What does the New Right criticism “woke capitalism” refer to?Answer: Companies pursuing profits while endorsing progressive social initiatives.
Which description best captures conservative populism?Answer: An appeal to ordinary people combined with right-wing cultural priorities and willingness to use government actively.
What rationale have some conservative populists given for regulating large social media companies?Answer: They accuse platforms of limiting conservative viewpoints and seek fewer restrictions on content.
Why do some New Right critics point to multinational corporations' investments in China?Answer: They argue that protecting market and manufacturing access may discourage companies from challenging the Chinese Communist Party.
Based on Introduction to Political Science by Mark Carl Rom, Masaki Hidaka, Rachel Bzostek Walker (OpenStax), licensed CC BY 4.0. Adapted into a summary, flashcards and quizzes.