Are We Moving Toward a New Western Civilization?
As you have noticed, there has been a rightward leaning in western elections in the past decade. Is this a move from a multicultural globalism world view back to a more western centered one?
"Western civilization, which rejects the notion of one global civilization and instead focuses on prioritizing Western interests, brings with it a set of values that includes individualism, Christian social thought, and representative — though not necessarily liberal or progressive — democracy. It has been a cause célèbre for right-populists since the beginning of their surge."
In rightwing circles there is much talk about saving civilization and promoting western rather than progressive or global values. They see western civilization as extending back thousands of years and being a major driver in advancement of the world. After all they point out, many of the civilizations that are part of the globalization effect had a multi thousand-year head start yet failed to develop the large-scale democratic institutions and efficient market economies.
Liberal democracy is the current default, but it is under assault by an angry populist movement. Many in the west feel that they have made sacrifices in their culture and jobs for societies do not represent their values and are unfairly benefiting. In addition, if these global values are so great, why the constant turmoil, wars, and desire to immigrate to western countries?
Their belief:
"Making the West great again will not just aid populists politically. It will do something more important: Inspire Westerners on both sides of the Atlantic for decades to come. Youth throughout America and Europe, instead of being told they are members of a paradisical global society, will be brought up understanding they are part of an ancient and storied civilization. The countries which make up that civilization will have disagreements. But like a family, they will understand that they all share one common, civilizational home."
For more:
Opinion | Populists Are Gaining Power and Keeping It. What Comes Next? - POLITICO
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