A rise of racism and fascism in contemporary Europe

Some sceptical reflections on its nature and extent

Bibliographic Data

ID7843467
AuthorsRobert Miles (0000-0002-4216-8739, Glasgow Caledonian University, corresponding author)
Year1994
Volume20
Issue4
Pages547-562
Publication date1994-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueNew Community (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0047-9586 • E-ISSN: 1469-9451
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/1369183x.1994.9976453
OpenAlexW1975988255
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited16

This article examines recent suggestions that manifestations of racism and fascism are becoming more widespread throughout Europe. Without denying that there may have been a ‘rise in racism’, it is argued that statistical evidence of a rise in racist incidents also reflects an increased willingness to report these incidents. In turn this may reflect a greater political recognition of the dangers of racism and fascism. This recognition brings with it its own problematic, implying a demand for political action to avert an impending evil. Doomsday scenarios of a looming catastrophe, akin to events in the 1930s, do not adequately reflect the complex and troubling issues now facing Europe

Criminology · Epistemology · Institutional racism · Looming · Political economy · Political science · Politics · Racism · Skepticism · Sociology · Gender Studies · Italian Fascism and Post-war Society · Law · Philosophy · Psychology