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Italian Fascism. Ms. Susan M. Pojer & Ms. Lisa Christy & Ms. Johnson HGHS HHHS. Fascism. Glorifies the state above the individual Emphasizes the need for a strong central government led by a dictator. The Characteristics of Fascism. Characteristics of Fascism.
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ItalianFascism Ms. Susan M. Pojer & Ms. Lisa Christy & Ms. Johnson HGHS HHHS
Fascism • Glorifies the state above the individual • Emphasizes the need for a strong central government led by a dictator
Characteristics of Fascism • 1. Subordination to the state • Complete obedience to the government
Characteristics of Fascism • 2. Cult of state worship • Extreme Nationalism
Characteristics of Fascism • 3. Myth of Rebirth • Rise of nation from former shame/defeat
Characteristics of Fascism • 4. Militarism • Strong military = strong country • Glamorized
Characteristics of Fascism • 5. Sexism • Severely restricted women’s roles outside the home “Fascism is the worst enemy of women!” “Everything for the struggle against Fascism!”
Characteristics of Fascism • 6. Identification of enemies • Need to eliminate perceived threats • Communists, Liberals, Socialists, • Capitalists, Ethnic/Religious minorities “The scum of the earth, I believe” “The bloody assassin of the workers, I presume”
Characteristics of Fascism • 7. Religion & Gov’t work together • Gov’t uses most common religion • as a tool to manipulate public opinion.
Characteristics of Fascism • 8. Dislike for the Arts & Intellectuals • Open hostility toward higher education • Free expression attacked
Characteristics of Fascism • 9. Fake election • Complete sham/manipulation
Characteristics of Fascism • 10. Controlled Mass Media • Directly or indirectly • Censorship