What’s Behind the Right-Wing Backlash

White conservatives behind the right-wing backlash are motivated by the need to feel empowered, to feel in control, to embrace the fear of something far less terrifying than reality.

The right-wing backlash seems ever-present in American politics, and is currently a dominate force in our political, cultural, and media discourse. While analysis of public opinion surveys and sociological research provides valuable insights into the right-wing backlash, that does not necessarily provide insight into motivations of the minority of peopl…