Far right in Australia: Intellectuals, masculinity and citizenship

Background

This project is investigating male-dominated far right groups in Australia by looking at their intellectual underpinnings. The sociological focus is on how core ideas inflect tropes of masculinity and the phenomenon of weak citizenship. This moves beyond a simple stereotype of angry, disenfranchised young men to grasp the radical right-wing thinking that motivates them and informs their hate rhetoric and actions.

Aim

This project aims to explore attitudes and use of transnational far right ideas to "imagine" Australia. It will generate new knowledge of how bonds of citizenship have weakened among men who define themselves at the margins.

Methods

This project uses multi-methods.

Significance

The project will yield insights into how masculinity is actively utilised as a recruitment mechanism.

Funding Body

Australian Research Council (Project ID: DP200102013)

Funding Budget

$341,134

Project start date

January 2020

Expected completion date

December 2022