The Forgotten Men and Women (of Color): Perón, Trump, and the Reevaluation of Populism

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Brief Overview

While accounts on populism emphasize anti-minority sentiments, populists garner increased minority support worldwide. We argue that an overlooked aspect of populism should be acknowledged: it is not only about the majority, but also the minorities.

Authors

• Idan Franco, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

• Raanan Rein, University of Florida