Template:Disambiguation Quasi-Fascism also small-f fascism is a term used to describe political ideologies that share important elements or align with Fascism but do not claim to be fascist.
Non-pejoratively the term may refer to:
- National Socialism: Ideology of Nazi Germany which in large regards developed separately from Fascism.
- Showa Statism: Ideology of the Empire of Japan during the reign of Emperor Hirohito, which in large regards developed separately from Fascism.
- Totalitarianism in a philosophical sense: The doctrine that the state should have totality over society, central tenet of fascism.
- Thai Fascism: Ideology from the Kingdom of Thailand espoused by Plaek Pibulsongkram and Thai ultra-royalists, which adheres the "Ratchapracha-samasai" (Monarchy-People Mutuality) concept and in large regards developed separately from Fascism.
Pejoratively it may refer to almost anything as famously noted by George Orwell, notable examples include:
- Social Democracy: The notion of fascism and social democracy being related ideologies is a common one within communist circles, although also popular in some libertarian circles as well. The notion itself is called Social Fascism.
- Right-Wing Populism: Right-populist movements have been commonly accused of making dog-whistles to fascism.
- Alt-Right: Many people within the Alt-Right are fascists.
- Alt-Lite: A moderate version of Alt-Right. Uses the same tactics as Right-Populism.
- White Nationalism: Many white nationalists are fascists.
- Ultranationalism: Ultranationalism is a core tenant of fascism.
- Paleoconservatism: Paleoconservatives are accused of being fascistic due to their social views.
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