SLGY 2279

(3 Credits) 3 Lecture hours This course introduces fascism as a political and social phenomenon by tracing its origins and examining the historical conditions that gave rise to it across different regions and periods. Drawing on sociological perspectives, this course also explores the racial, class, and gendered dimensions of contemporary fascism in multiple locations, including the Global North and South. Students will gain analytical tools to recognize how fascist tendencies persist and mutate within modern democracies. Ultimately, the course encourages students to explore how resistance can be mobilized and democratic alternatives strengthened in times of resurgent authoritarianism.