Board #13 - Democratic Backsliding and Social Status Threat

• In Event: 72-306 - Poster Session: Electoral Institutions and Democratic Resilience

Brief Overview

Democratic backsliding now occurs as citizens support leaders who gradually weaken institutions. Using Wave 7 WVS data, this paper argues that perceived security or status threats fuel antidemocratic attitudes and support for eroding norms.

Author

• Suzy Mehvan Bengin, Belmont University