Question

Does fascism still have a place or role in contemporary society?
What are the conditions in society that would make it conducive (or
difficult) for the emergence of this ideology?

Answer 1

Explanation:

It is not by chance that the very title of this contribution links the return of fascism on the political scene with the crisis of contemporary capitalism. Fascism is not synonymous with an authoritarian police regime that rejects the uncertainties of parliamentary electoral democracy. Fascism is a particular political response to the challenges with which the management of capitalist society may be confronted in specific circumstances.

In conclusion, fascism has returned to the West, East, and South; and this return is naturally connected with the spread of the systemic crisis of generalized, financialized, and globalized monopoly capitalism. Actual or even potential recourse to the services of the fascist movement by the dominant centers of this hard-pressed system calls for the greatest vigilance on our part. This crisis is destined to grow worse and, consequently, the threat of resorting to fascist solutions will become a real danger. Hillary Clinton’s support for Washington’s warmongering does not bode well for the immediate future.

Its relationship with other ideologies of its day was complex, often at once adversarial and focused on co-opting their more popular aspects. Fascism supported private property rights – except for the groups it persecuted – and the profit motive of capitalism, but sought to eliminate the autonomy of large-scale capitalism by bolstering private power with the state. They shared many of the goals of the conservatives of their day and often allied themselves with them by drawing recruits from disaffected conservative ranks, but presented themselves as holding a more modern ideology, with less focus on things like traditional religion. Fascism opposed class conflict and the egalitarian and international character of mainstream socialism, but sometimes sought to establish itself as an alternative "national" socialism. It strongly opposed liberalism, communism, anarchism, and democratic socialism.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Fascism is a nationalist political ideology in which the state is considered as an important entity than the people .
• It exists because of Ultranationalism or extreme form of nationalism.
• A fascist country is led by a strong leader who is likely to by a dictator, has a positive approach to violence.
• Civil liberties are curbed in the name of patriotism.
• The state promotes militarism, elitism and anti-egalitarianism.
• The citizens are not allowed to disagree with the government.
• An authoritarian rule is established where the citizens are denied individual rights.
• Fascist rule is usually capitalistic, where the state is supported by the upper and middle class industrialists .
• The state is totalitarian in nature as there exists state-controlled media, censorship and secret police.
• Contemporary relevance of fascism

1. It is important to know that though few political parties around the world openly portray to be fascist, no such party is in power as of 2022.
2. Several contemporary political parties and governments steer clear of fascist labels but still impose fascist ideas.
3. The modern-day fascism can be tough to identify and define because of the modifications and variations brought by the fascist party to meet its political goals.

• Conditions in society that would make it conducive (or difficult) for the emergence of this ideology:

1. Democracy should be made strong in a country, as fascism is a counter idea of democracy.
2. The power should not be concentrated in an individual decision making body.
3. Elections should be held fairly and the media should remain independent of the state.
4. Opposition should be given importance.
5. No particular section of the population should be targeted or suppressed.
6. Equality, solidarity and liberty should be safeguarded.

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