I Authorize! When Affective Polarization Revives Authoritarian Ideological Legacies

• In Event: Causes and Consequences of Polarization around the World

Brief Overview

We examine how affective polarization, by framing opponents as threats, can reactivate authoritarian ideologies in Brazil, leading some citizens to support increased military involvement in politics.

Authors

• Lucas de Carvalho de Amorim, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina

• Julian Borba, Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina