Populist Movement Research Paper

There are many reasons why we have seen an uprising of populist movements, not only in the United States but all over the world. Despite the many different reasons, almost all, directly affect the middle class and lower class. These reasons include: income inequality, the outsourcing of jobs, lack of healthcare, social security, war, etc. and an overall dangerous lack of responsibility for citizens shown by the government. As citizens of a republic, we consent to be governed. However, when we elect those who represent us, both parties enter into a social contract defined by John Locke as an agreement giving up our natural state to protect life, liberty and happiness. When those who have been given the privilege to represent the common people, which are the majority, fail, it is our duty to …show more content…
It has been the direct cause of corruption in government, including our own. As globalization proliferates, these massive, if not monopolies, are able to buy out public officials, influence policy and directly write legislation that benefits only the 1% who own and operate these companies. The laws influenced by globalization are ones which are meant to maximize profit at the least possible cost. This means that companies will pay the absolute minimum with the minimum possible benefits to their employees to maximize profits, and even expel these jobs overseas to exploit the lack of labor regulations in other countries. These are the trickle down economic policies that corporations want without benefit to the average person. The push-back to globalization and related issues as a whole is populism. Despite those who may be radical populists like anarchists and communists, populism does not have to be a violent movement to check irresponsible governments and elites. In fact, all populism needs to be an effective national movement is our first amendment and our voting