New Populism, Religion, and Social Media

Srishti, Richa

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-9859-0_326-1

Richa Srishti⁴

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This article discusses the intersection of the new populism, religion, and social media in contemporary society. It examines how religious beliefs and practices are being utilized by populist movements to gain support and mobilize followers on social media platforms. The reasons for the rise of populist leaders to power have also been examined. Additionally, it analyzes the role of social media in sha** public opinion and amplifying the voices of populist leaders and movements, particularly concerning religious issues. The implications of the intersection of the new populism, religion, and social media for political and social stability have also been touched upon.

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School of Social Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Joseph Chacko Chennattuserry
School of Social Sciences, Christ University, Bengaluru, India
Madhumati Deshpande
College of Business Innovation, University of Toledo, Toledo, OH, USA
Paul Hong

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Research Scholar in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, Christ (Deemed to be University); Assistant Professor, ST PAULS COLLEGE, Bangalore, India and Head of the Department, Associate Professor in the Department of English, Bangalore, India
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Assistant Professor in the Department of English and Cultural Studies, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, India
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Srishti, R. (2024). New Populism, Religion, and Social Media. In: Chacko Chennattuserry, J., Deshpande, M., Hong, P. (eds) Encyclopedia of New Populism and Responses in the 21st Century. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9859-0_326-1

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-9859-0_326-1
Received: 31 January 2023
Accepted: 31 October 2023
Published: 09 December 2023
Publisher Name: Springer, Singapore
Print ISBN: 978-981-16-9859-0
Online ISBN: 978-981-16-9859-0
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