italian fascism
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Italian
Fascism
Italian
FascismMs. 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
TheCharacteristics
of Fascism
TheCharacteristics
of Fascism
1. Subordination to the stateComplete 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
Characteristics of Fascism
“Fascism is the worst enemy of women!”“Everything for the struggle against Fascism!”
6. Identification of enemies Need to eliminate perceived threats
Communists, Liberals, Socialists,
Capitalists, Ethnic/Religious minorities
Characteristics of Fascism
“The scum of the earth, I believe”“The bloody assassin of the workers, I presume”
•7. Religion & Gov’t work togetherGov’t uses most common religion
as a tool to manipulate public opinion.
Characteristics of Fascism
Characteristics of Fascism8. Dislike for the Arts &
IntellectualsOpen hostility toward higher education
Free expression attacked
9. Fake election Complete sham/manipulation
Characteristics of Fascism
10. Controlled Mass Media
Directly or indirectly
Censorship
Characteristics of Fascism