Global Challenges and the Future · 1990 – Present
The Rise of Populism
Understanding the shift towards populist leaders and movements in the West.
Key Questions
- 1Why has there been a backlash against globalisation and "elites"?
- 2How do populist movements use history to construct national identity?
- 3Does the rise of populism represent a threat to liberal democracy?
ACARA Content Descriptions
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Year: Year 12
Subject: Modern History
Unit: Global Challenges and the Future
Period: 1990 – Present
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