Do Polarization Narratives Apply to Politics on the Periphery? The Case of Atlantic Canada.

ABSTRACT: Researchers, policymakers, and the public often claim that "extreme" political views have become increasingly commonplace and that polarization on issues of race and immigration has become a central dilemma for contemporary politics. The popular narrative of political polarization captures tensions that many are noticing and experiencing. However, there is also significant confusion around the concept, as well as gaps between popular perceptions and empirical findings on the different forms of polarization and their prevalence across regions. It is unclear to what extent polarization describes a global phenomenon, as its national and subnational manifestations vary considerably, produced from distinct local histories as well as diffuse transnational forces. While the United States is often

SUBMITTER: McLay R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8570129 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature