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