Political Science
White Americans who perceive themselves to be “last place” in the racial status hierarchy are most drawn to alt-right extremism
E. Cooley, J. L. Brown-iannuzzi, et al.
This study conducted by Erin Cooley, Jazmin L Brown-Iannuzzi, Nava Caluori, Nicholas Elacqua, and William Cipolli delves into how white Americans' perceptions of their racial standing and economic inequality correlate with support for alt-right extremism. The findings highlight a concerning 'Last Place' profile where individuals feel they are falling behind, ultimately leading to increased acceptance of extremist ideologies.
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