The Social Origins of Authoritarianism
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 6340910 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Frederick Solt (0000-0002-3154-6132, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL, USA, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2012 |
| Volume | 65 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Pages | 703-713 |
| Publication date | 2012-12-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Political Research Quarterly (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1065-9129 • E-ISSN: 1938-274X |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1065912911424287 |
| OpenAlex | W2155037953 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 40 |
| References cited | 43 |
Despite much attention to the problematic consequences of authoritarianism, little research focuses on the causes of such unquestioning respect for “proper” authority. Elaborating on the social learning approach to authoritarianism, this article argues that economic inequality within countries shapes individuals’ feelings toward authority. As differences in condition increase, so does the relative power of the wealthy. As a result, regardless of their incomes, individuals’ experiences are more likely to lead them to view hierarchical relations as natural and, in turn, to hold greater respect for authority. Multilevel models of authoritarianism in countries around the world over three decades support this relative power theory
Authoritarianism · Democracy · Economics · Feeling · Inequality · Political science · Politics · Positive economics · Power (physics · Sociology · Cultural Differences and Values · Culture, Economy, and Development Studies · Law · Psychology · Religion and Society Interactions · Social Psychology
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| Unique citing works | 40 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 3,33 |
| Citation span | 2014 - 2026 (13) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 40 |